Talent Acquisition/Sourcing Expert, Consultant-I (Re-Advertisement) at World Food Programme (WFP)

What will you do?

• In close consultation with the Head of HR and in collaboration with other HR colleagues and unit managers, contribute to defining the people/HR management plan, specifically in relation to the talent acquisition and employer branding activities.
• Contribute to the Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding weekly reports that update and alert stakeholders about the challenges and opportunities in these areas.
• In close collaboration with the talent acquisition team, ensure that all vacancies announcements are sound and inspiring for the purpose of attracting best talent with a focus on gender.
• Further streamline talent acquisition sourcing strategies and approach by using new technologies, social media, software and networks, to identify, attract, and hire the best talent.
• Train the talent acquisition team to implement data driven and proactive talent sourcing approaches, to use contemporary talent acquisition tools & technologies and to effectively use social media platforms.
• Identify opportunities to expand relevant talent pools by identifying macro level opportunities from demographic trends, labour market analysis, diaspora, diversity partnership opportunities etc.
• Support developing and maintaining strong relationships that include outreach to schools, education institutions, targeted diversity organizations, professional associations and other recruiting sources to ensure sourcing produces a strong talent pipeline.
• Improve gender diversity and drive the improvements of talent attraction and talent acquisition approaches, especially to attract qualified female candidates (with special attention on diaspora) to hardship locations.
• Increase the quality of applicant flow, including both internal and external, passive and active candidates and ensure local implementation.
• Articulate WFP’s employee value proposition to enhance visibility and reputation in key sourcing channels by enabling the talent acquisition team to carry out impactful and targeted employer branding activities.
• Undertake field missions related to talent acquisition and employer branding project as necessary.
• Any other duties in line with the profile and expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or First University degree with additional relevant experience.
• Experience: Five or more years of postgraduate professional experience in Talent Acquisition, of which at least 3 years must be at an international or regional level. Experience and expertise in sourcing and recruiting hard-to-find profiles is a must. Experience in transforming processes and leading change. 
• Language: Proficiency in oral and written communication in English.

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Experience working as part of a multicultural and diverse team.
• Deep knowledge of the recruiting market and trends in East Africa.
• Demonstrated success developing and deploying creative, effective candidate pipeline development methodologies and effective outreach strategies.
• Structured in leading multiple talent projects simultaneously to successful completion.
• Experience with SAP/ Applicant Tracking Systems, technology, and sourcing tools.  
• Ability to leverage social media to connect with diverse communities to brand and market organisation and jobs.
• Ability to draft clear concise reports. 
• Good communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence and adapt communication style to different situations and stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships with human resources counterparts, managers and staff within WFP.

• Other as required.

Closing Date:30 April 2022