ACDI / VOCA International Recruiter (Africa) Job in Kenya

Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 60 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $173 million.

International Recruiter, Africa

We are currently seeking an international recruiter responsible for timely, full-cycle recruiting for proposals and projects, with a focus on strategic recruitment positioning for ACDI/VOCA new business and active programs. 

The recruiter will work closely with technical and new business teams at ACDI/VOCA to find the best possible personnel for proposals and projects. This position will be based in one of ACDI/VOCA’s regional hubs (West, East or Southern Africa), to be determined.

Responsibilities:

Identifies candidates through networking, outreach, and database searchesConducts initial screening of potential candidates through in-person and phone interviewsSolicits information to update and amplify CVs and complete necessary documentation for donorsEdits/reworks CVs to highlight relevant skills and experience of specialists proposed on bids and for projectsWorks closely with HQ recruitment operations to ensure employment verifications and reference checksInitiates negotiations regarding compensation within the parameters of ACDI/VOCA’s policies; Facilitates closure of negotiations upon approval by ACDI/VOCA HQMaintains contact with proposed candidates during the bid process up through awardFully tracks each recruitment effort in the recruitment database and documents all activity for all assigned recruitment initiativesCollaborates with ACDI/VOCA’s staff to understand and prioritize recruitment requirementsMaintains and expands ACDI/VOCA’s network of specialistSupports strong and consistent outreach to specialists by ACDI/VOCA by capturing contacts and relevant data in the recruitment databaseBachelor’s degree in business, economics, international relations, or related fieldMinimum of four years of international development and/or international recruiting experienceExperience with hiring and procurement practices of USAID and other agencies is desirableAble to write coherently and persuasivelyStrong knowledge of local and regional talent market with an established network that can be leveraged in support of assigned recruitment tasksStrong interpersonal, communication, and networking skillsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments under tight timelinesStrong English skills, written and spoken, requiredFrench or Portuguese skills highly desirableKnowledge of PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications; demonstrated ability to use Internet as research toolWomen and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.