Regional Talent Acquisition Manager at Amref Kenya

JOB PURPOSE

The Regional Talent Acquisition Manager will support Amref’s efforts of finding and retaining excellent employees. The job holder will be entrusted with an ongoing quest to discover talent, build a strong employment brand and ensure great relationships with both candidates and employees. In addition, the Regional Talent Acquisition Manager will champion Resourcing best practice and Amref Reward principles.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Support HRBP’s in developing workforce plans; determining current staffing needs and producing forecasts, including preparation of talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans for countries supported.
•  Manage the Recruiting team who are based in Headquarters ensuring appropriate resources to deliver on recruiting needs; ensuring coverage and balanced workload allocation.
•  Oversee the adoption and consistent usage of the recruiting process and contribute to the continuous improvement of recruiting practices.
•  Maintain thought leadership in next-generation recruiting practices and associated tools.
•  As a working Manager, serve as recruiter for certain roles, including providing coverage for recruiters’ absences.
•  Oversee Recruiting’s effort for capacity building of hiring managers in the areas of networking, sourcing, interviewing and assessing talent, and onboarding.
•  Contribute to the oversight and management of recruiting related projects. Help set project priorities, assign activities to team members and lead identified projects accordingly.
•  Promote Amref Health Africa’s diversity, equity and inclusion plans and work with all Amref leaders and HR colleagues to actualize these plans.
•  Develop and drive adherence to recruiting guidelines and best practices and update operational and training material.
•  Lead employment branding initiatives including career fairs, talent forums and other events aimed at increasing employer brand visibility and expanding talent reach.
•  Use metrics to create reports on recruitment effectiveness and identify areas of improvement.
•  Provide oversight and monitor team performance. Provide feedback, guidance, and mentorship during regular meetings with each team member.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Professional Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant field

Required Qualifications and Experience

•  Minimum of eight (8) years of experience of recruiting and working in a high-volume organization with at least three (3) years in a supervisory position.
•  Proven experience as Talent Acquisition Manager.
•  Experience in recruitment of professional and technical positions.
•  Experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing and employment branding.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

•  Targeted Selection certification or behavioural interviewing training
•  Experience in international/global workforce in African context and possess cross-cultural sensitivity, knowledge of and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds
•  Demonstrated ability to use creative sourcing and networking skills to connect with talent in different professions
•  Successful skills and ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects in a fast paced and ever-changing multinational organization
•  Ability to operate within a geographically dispersed organization
•  A deep understanding and passion for recruitment, aware of the latest trends and global talent market
•  Demonstrated computer literacy to include experience in tracking recruitment outcomes/metrics
•  Must be in full agreement and support of Amref’s Core Values, to evaluate candidate’s motivational fit for the organization.
•  Second language such as, French is highly desirable
•  Understanding of all selection methods and techniques
•  Proficient in the use of social media and job boards
•  Willingness to understand the duties and competencies of different roles
•  Excellent communicator
•  Well-organized
•  A leader and strategic thinker