Short-Term Recruitment Consultant / Associate at Selistar Management Services

Duration: 10 working days 

Location: Field-based in assigned county – Local Residents Preferred 

Reporting To: Head of Human Resources -Selistar Services Management

Counties: Baringo, Garissa, Isiolo, Lamu  , Elgeyo Marakwet, Mandera, Marsabit,  Samburu,  Tana River, Turkana, Wajir , West Pokot and Laikipia

Purpose of the Assignment 

To support urgent, high-quality recruitment of Regional Business Managers and Value Chain Business Coaches from local residents within the target counties for ASAL Agribusiness Model implementation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop a targeted, county-specific recruitment plan for the single assigned county, identifying the most effective local sourcing channels (community structures, CDDCs, FPOs, SACCOs, churches, mosques, youth/women groups, existing databases). 
2. Proactively identify and source suitable candidates through personal networks, community leaders, and grassroots structures within the assigned county only. 
3. Screen applications and CVs against agreed job criteria (experience, local knowledge, diversity targets). 
4. Conduct preliminary telephone or in-person interviews to assess fit, motivation, and competence. 
5. Perform reference checks on shortlisted candidates. 
6. Prepare a high-quality shortlist with detailed candidate profiles, interview notes, reference summaries, and clear recommendations. 
7. Coordinate logistics and scheduling for final interviews with the Selistar Management Services / CPHRM team. 
8. Prioritize diversity targets (women, youth, vulnerable and marginalized groups) throughout the process. 
9. Deliver all outputs within the agreed 10-day timeline.

Deliverables

• Detailed recruitment plan for the county
• Minimum 8 shortlisted candidates for Regional Business Manager and 30 Business Coaches
• Completed candidate profiles and reference check reports
• Final shortlist submitted to Selistar Management Services by end of Day 10