Regional Recruiter

Deadline for applications :10th December 2023
Start date: ASAP
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Department: Human Resources and Administration
Reporting to: Regional Talent Acquisition Manager
Contract length: Open-ended, 100%

Rationale/Objective for Position

• The Regional Recruiter is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for the MSF Eastern Africa portfolio based on the needs of operational centres and other recruiting officers /partners.

Tasks & Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Participate in developing and implementing recruitment and talent attraction strategies with the guidance of the Regional Talent Acquisition Manager to ensure the needs of MSF EA partners are met timely

Technical and Operational Responsibilities

Field Recruitment (International Mobile staff)

• Adapt approaches including technology, social media, networking, and outreach activities to source and recruit high-quality talent and ensure that the needs of MSF EA partners are met timely
• Conduct initial screening sessions for pre-validated candidates as the first stage of the recruitment process.
• Work closely with the Field Recruitment Officer and Assistant to screen incoming applications and send feedback to applicants.
• Coordinate with recruiters of operational centers and other partner sections and build strong partnerships through fulfilling the targets, ad-hoc requests and supporting onpost recruitments.
• Maintain an overview of recruitment targets and ad-hoc requests from different operational centers and requesting offices.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment and selection activities while offering high-quality candidate experience from screening stage to transfer to the career manager´s pool.
• Support the employer branding activities working closely with the Regional Talent acquisition manager, Talent attraction specialist and the MSF EA communications team.
• Participate in strategic talent acquisition activities including research, outreach events and networking.
• Manage and maintain accurate recruitment data and perform data analysis based on key recruitment metrics to inform recruitment investment decisions.
• Master the use of the applicant tracking systems used by the MSF EA office (Success Factors for Field recruitment and Odoo for HQ recruitment) and be the ¨technical expert¨ for hiring managers and recruitment team members.
• Participate or lead specific recruitment projects in the region or support Operational Centre offices with on-post recruitment projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in the recruitment area (including practices, approaches and tools) and share knowledge while advising on best recruitment practices and trends.
• Work closely with Field Recruitment Assistants to maintain a database of ¨interesting¨ candidates for future recruitment and develop a strategy to keep them interested /engaged.

HQ Office

• Prepare and coordinate posting of HQ job vacancies on various platforms both internal and external.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process through a full candidate lifecycle.
• Work with hiring managers to understand and define job requirements and develop relevant attraction /sourcing strategies as appropriate
• Review incoming applications, handle interviews and manage all candidate communications from start to finish.
• Prepare a long list of candidates that meet the criteria and share it with the hiring manager on a rolling basis or at the end of the application deadline as agreed with the hiring manager.
• Be the recruitment subject matter expert for all hiring managers and provide them with guidance to ensure best interview practices and decisions.
• Administer tests, conduct reference and background checks, and ensure complete candidate documents and records.
• Prepare recruitment reports for the HR Manager at the end of the recruitment process.
• Work closely with the Office HR Manager for periodic recruitment reporting

Other Responsibilities

• Act as backup for the Regional Talent Acquisition Manager as and when needed

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Studies and Management, Psychology, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge of MS Office Tools (PPT, Excel).
• Excellent command of both French and English languages.

Experience

• At least three (3) to four (4) years of experience in recruitment and selection ideally in an INGO.
• Experience recruiting in an international context with INGOs is desirable.
• Field experience with MSF or other humanitarian NGOs especially in recruiting is an added advantage.
• Experience in recruitment of medical and paramedical positions is a plus.
• Experience using several applicant tracking systems and databases, job boards and digital media for recruitment.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Familiarity with a variety of different recruitment and selection methods (interviews, behavioral and cognitive tests, Assessment centers etc.

Behavioral/General Competencies

• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to MSF’s Principles.
• Cross-cultural Awareness.
• Strategic Vision.
• Results and Quality Orientation.
• Service Orientation.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Initiative and Innovation.
• Teamwork and Cooperation.
• People Management and Development.
• Networking and Building Relationships.

We Offer:

• An Open-Ended, full-time employment contract through MSF East Africa Section Office in Nairobi, Kenya.  
• An annual salary of EUR 24,405 at HQ Level 3B based on a full-time appointment.
• Social benefits package; allowances ranging between EUR 247 to 295/month based on individual & administrative status.
• Other benefits include; 25 days of annual leave, Employer Pension contribution and medical insurance cover (staff and family) based on MSF EA terms/conditions.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter using the link below: