About Frontieri

Frontieri is a renowned research and development consulting firm based its Head Quarter in Addis Ababa. We undertake different consultancy works and projects in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of research and development services and analysis that strengthen different development programs, organizations, and policies. Our services cross-cut all development sectors including agriculture, rural development, education, health, economic growth, energy, and social protection. Our clients includes/but not limited to UN agencies, multilateral and bilateral organizations and Governmental Ministries.

Frontieri is a company for talented people with different backgrounds and perspective and we have gathered competent professionals and in partnership with scholars across the country and abroad. www.frontieri.com

Currently, we are seeking a Recruitment Manger, generally working under the Human Resources and Administration Director, Recruitment Manager will develop and implement effective recruitment and selection practices, policies and procedures to support the attraction and retention of high caliber experts within Frontieri.

Forecast and Plan

Recruitment Manager must coordinate with other division directors in order to anticipate future hiring needs. This will give Recruitment Manager ample time to plan for those needs and to develop a recruitment strategy in advance.

Build Successful Network and Relationship

To ensure that Frontieri has access to the widest possible pool of national and international candidates to choose from, Recruitment Manager will need to network and interact with other employers and employees within the same industry by attending conferences, job fairs, events, workshops etc.

Employer Branding

The recruitment manager is in charge of managing the brand and reputation that the company presents to potential hires

Create and Modify Procedures

Analyzing what works and what does not, Recruitment Manager is expected to critically evaluate Frontieri’s current recruiting and selection procedures and modify them in accordance with the concerned offices. And, if necessary, Recruitment Manager will design a brand new recruitment and selection procedures.

Monitor Metrics

Recruitment Manager will need to keep track Frontieri’s recruitment metrics, such as time-to-hire and cost-per-hire. Also known as key performance indicators (KPIs), these metrics will make it easier for Recruitment Manager to see where problems lie and address them quickly.

General Duties and Responsibilities 

·      Communicates with division directors  to get a clear view on their hiring needs;

·       Monitor overall staffing numbers, and ensure that they are sufficient and properly distributed in order to meet corporate goals;

·       Assess into competitors and market place regarding candidate’s attraction, selection and retention;

·       Liaise with the executive team to establish quarterly and yearly recruitment goals;

·       Evaluate vacancy needs and define job description and specifications;

·       Identify prospective candidates using a variety of innovative channels;

·       Research and choose job advertising options along the necessary budget;

·       Create and suggest new and effective interviewing procedures and techniques;

·       Present shortlisted candidate;

·       Conduct Phone and in-person interviews, Prepare tests/presentations and finalize the selection process;

·       Follow-up references ;

·       Building cordial relationship with senior experts at all times (Participate in job fairs and career events; going in-person to different universities, by attending or sponsoring events preferred by the senior professionals, etc.)

·       Creates, manages and analyzes talent pool database;

·       Acts as a point of contact regarding recruitment issues;

·       Document and present detailed progress reports on recruitment and selection;

·       Follow up orientation and mentoring of new staff;

·       Analyzes issues  regarding staff turnover and suggest better ways which will  significantly improve staff engagement and retention;

·       Conducts and summarizes exit interviews;

·       Handles all other activities assigned by the Human Resources and Admin division director.

· MBA and /or BA in human resource and management;  

·  3+ years  for MBA ,and above 5 years for BA with direct and proven experience in recruitment;

Other Skills

·       Managerial, leadership strong decision-making skills experience;

·       Experience with candidate selection methods and sourcing;

·       Excellent understanding of top talent recruitment processes and challenges;

·       Very Good interpersonal, presentation, negotiation and communication skills;

·       Very Good understanding of employer branding strategies;

·       Critical thinking and problem-solving skills  ;

·       Exceptional work ethic and thriving under pressure;

·       Strong ability to meet deadlines;

·       Respectful, patient and empathetic to others; and

·       Respectful, patient and empathetic to others; and

·       Comfortable with local and international travels.