Job Description
- Develop and maintain multiple channels and networks to build a deep, diverse, and reliable sourcing pools from French speaking countries, group of countries or technical or functional areas.
- Proactively identify and develop effective sourcing strategies (e.g. networking contacts, system queries/searches, religious institutions, College/Universities presentations).
- Source potential candidates on LinkedIn and DevEx and also on other platforms. Work with assigned Sourcing Specialist on hard to fill roles and getting highly qualified French speaking candidates.
- Craft and send personalized recruiting emails with current job openings to passive candidates. Create advertisements and job postings using WVI guidelines and templates.
- Maintain knowledge of and sensitivity to the constantly changing environment of the marketplace relative to the sourcing and recruitment of qualified professionals in the development sector.
- Work in close partnership with hiring managers to achieve service level agreements and recruitment objectives for assigned positions by verifying appropriate position requirements, budget and target source.
- Conduct effective screening, interviewing, and assessments for the best candidates for a position match using behavioural interviewing techniques.
- Develop, build and maintain candidate relationships through ongoing communications regarding questions, updates and status during the interview process.
- Coordinate with International Staffing Administrator to ensure appropriate orientation/on-boarding support is provided to new hires.
- Manage/coordinate new hire relocation with support from administrator.
- Support staff and Regional or National P&C in process of relocating new hire to new assignment/location (salary & benefits administration changes, logistics, Visa/travel arrangements).
- Utilize OurPeople recruitment tool appropriately and efficiently to ensure consistent, timely and accurate data entry and management.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations and trends in recruitment, WVI organizational policies, benefits and compensation, relocation and repatriation.
- Conduct recruitment responsibilities in a professional, service-oriented, responsive, innovative, ethical and cost effective manner in accordance with WVI goals and Christian principles.
- May work on other recruitments other than those of their clients.
- Will attend regular and monthly team meetings and training conferences.
- Maybe required to travel for official matters as required and other duties as assigned.
Additional skills:
- A minimum of 5 years of experience of recruiting and working in a high volume organizations.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of 7 years of on the job training in recruitment.
- Experience in recruitment of professional and technical positions across West Africa region.
- 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.
- The ability to operate within a geographically dispersed organization.
- Experience in international/global workforce in Africa context and possess cross-cultural sensitivity, knowledge of and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
- A deep understanding and passion for recruitment, aware of the latest trends and global talent market.
- Certification in Internet Recruiting, Social Talent or equivalent certification.
- Targeted Selection certification or behavioural interviewing training.
To apply for this opportunity, please send your resume and a cover letter to
Company Profile:
Salary: Not disclosed
Industry: Human Resources
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Role Category: Others
Employment Type: Full time
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