Duties and Accountabilities
• Own and drive the full lifecycle recruitment process from job posting to candidate onboarding for requisitions in the region, in collaboration with the Recruitment Officer based in Lagos, Nigeria.
• Ensure adherence to metrics on time to fill, workforce plan completion, diversity of hires, Hiring Manager experience, and candidate experience.
• Engage early and frequently with hiring teams to understand client needs, advise on recruitment policies and procedures, help determine selection committee. composition, provide best practice assessment methods, and set timelines and roles.
• Source candidates from talent pipelines and through proactive sourcing using multiple channels, including internal referrals, alumni networks, social media, outreach events, and online campaigns.
• Review Recruitment Coordinators’ resume longlisting to ensure quality control and facilitate shortlisting and assessments.
• Provide a positive candidate experience by ensuring a clear and transparent process, timely communication, and incorporating candidate feedback.
• Collaborate with the HR Client Services team to determine salary offers, obtain relevant approvals, and communicate the offer and benefits to candidates.
• Track, analyze, and interpret relevant metrics to develop and inform strategies to meet recruitment goals.
• Manage relationships with regional recruitment search firms and agencies.
• Oversee recruitment drives and batch hiring processes for the region.
• Organize and participate in talent outreach events in the region, such as webinars, career fairs, and campus visits to actively promote IFC as an employer of choice and identify prospective talent.
• Oversee the work of the Recruitment Coordinator, providing coaching and mentoring.
Selection Criteria
• Master’s degree with at least 5 years of recruitment experience, ideally gained within the region, preferably at an international organization or large corporate environment such as an investment bank, consulting, or accounting firm.
• Proven experience in sourcing talent for difficult-to-fill roles.
• Deep familiarity with regional talent pools and labor trends.
• Experience recruiting across multiple countries in Africa is a plus, as is experience recruiting in “fragile, conflict-afflicted or violent” (FCV) countries in the region.
• Excellent teamwork and collaborative skills across boundaries, with the ability to develop and maintain working relationships with managers, staff, and candidates at all levels.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and deliver pragmatic, structured solutions to client/business needs.
• High levels of integrity, tact, and discretion in managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Superb planning, coordination, and organizational skills, along with strong presentation abilities.
• Results-driven with a positive attitude, high degree of initiative, and responsiveness.
• Ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and attend to details while staying focused on key priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills. Can leverage data to build a strategy and are comfortable explaining metrics.
