Objectives, Deliverables & Key Tasks
· Conduct sourcing of passive candidates for key roles in the Africa portfolio through social media channels and creative networking (referrals, internet mining etc.).
· Define recruitment sourcing strategy for each role based on labor market or geographic focus.
· Review applications and assess candidate qualifications against criteria.
· Conduct interviews, prepare notes, and make recommendations to hiring managers on candidate shortlist.
· Schedule panel interviews and organize feedback from interviewers.
· Provide regular reports to hiring managers and CIPO supervisors on a timely basis regarding status relating to all positions; including outreach and response for each position as needed.
· Ensure that candidates are within salary ranges for specific positions and markets and that they understand the compensation package during the interview process.
· Facilitate the transition of all communication and documentation to the Africa HR Business Partner for onboarding and orientation purposes.
Requirements
· 5 years of experience in talent acquisition/recruitment. Experience in the international development industry or conservation preferred. Bachelor’s degree in international affairs, economics or social sciences preferred.
· Experience conducting searches on recruitment databases, social media, and relevant industry websites to proactively identify talent required. High degree of resourcefulness in identifying candidates for niche skills.
· Strong interviewing skills and ability to provide insightful, nuanced verbal and written feedback on candidate suitability.
· Understanding of compliance requirements and best practices for recruitment and hiring.
· Outstanding communication (verbal and written), presentation, and diplomacy skills.
· Ability to handle sensitive, confidential information professionally and discreetly.
· Experience working with an applicant tracking system (ATS) or customer relationship management software required.
· Fluent English language skills required. French proficiency a plus.
Estimated Timeline **
· The contract is expected to begin on Jan 15, 2022 for a duration of 4-5 months. Full-time (35 hours a week) is preferred. Part-time arrangements will be considered. **
Location of Task
· Any of these locations: United States, Botswana, Kenya or South Africa. No travel required.**
Resulting Agreement
CI anticipates entering into a services agreement with the selected candidate. Any resulting agreement will be subject to the terms and conditions of CI’s Services Agreement. A model form of agreement can be provided upon request.
Code of Ethics
All candidates are expected to exercise the highest standards of conduct in preparing, submitting and if selected, eventually carrying out the specified work in accordance with CI’s Code of Ethics. Conservation International’s reputation derives from our commitment to our values: Integrity, Respect, Courage, Optimism, Passion and Teamwork. CI’s Code of Ethics (the “Code”) provides guidance to CI employees, service providers, experts, interns, and volunteers in living CI’s core values, and outlines minimum standards for ethical conduct which all parties must adhere to. Any violation of the Code of Ethics, as well as concerns regarding the integrity of the procurement process and documents should be reported to CI via its Ethics Hotline at www.ci.ethicspoint.com.
How to apply
With a cover letter or table, candidates are required to demonstrate how they meet the above-mentioned criteria. Please submit your CV and hourly consulting rate along with this information to [email protected]. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.