Job Title: Talent Acquisition Officer - For one year period

Application Deadline: May 9, 2022

I. About TechnoServe:

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. Founded in 1968, we are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital, and markets. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.

II. Job Summary:

The Talent Acquisition officer work with the hiring manager to attract, identify, and assess qualified candidates for the open position for TechnoServe Ethiopia. The talent acquisition officer provides professional, high-quality support and service to our internal clients and candidates while managing a diverse portfolio of positions in Ethiopia. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in recruiting combined with a passion to find the best talent to carry out our mission and vison.

III. Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

• Manage full life-cycle recruitments for TechnoServe Ethiopia positions, including publishing job descriptions, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating and attending interviews, negotiating offers
• Screen, assess and recommend candidates that align with TechnoServe’s commitment and donor requirements.
• Work closely with the hiring manager’s/ business leaders to influence effective recruiting approaches and set realistic expectations on time to fill, compensation, candidate pool quality, and market feedback
• Identifying the organization’s needs and working to create and implement an efficient talent acquisition strategy – including Employer Brand efforts – to improve recruitment and business performance
• Ensure a positive candidate experience, in which interviewed candidates rate the process as clear and professional, regardless of whether they get the job
• Build partnerships with hiring managers and other internal clients to effectively meet talent acquisition needs, while ensuring alignment with organizational policies, processes and compliance.
• Develop a relationship with the different sources of talent like private sector, universities, employment forums, etc to access a great diverse talent.
• Support additional recruiting initiatives in line with team and organizational needs as time permits including trainings, job aids, and tools.
• Develop the talent data bases for future reference.
• Conduct the reference checks when required.
• Prepare employment contracts in consultation with hiring manager and HR & Admin Manager after making sure that all recruitment and selection processes are followed and documented.
• Provide new employees with the preliminary induction and introduce them to TechnoServe’s online on boarding tools.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or related fields with + 3 years’ experience, Master’s degree +1 years’ experience of full life-cycle recruiting experience
• A solid understanding of employment and Ethiopian labor laws
• Experience with a variety of sourcing techniques
• Experience with using an Applicant Tracking System
• Familiarity with social media, C.V. databases, and professional networks
• Experience with full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation method
• Understanding and implementation of recruiting metrics to drive decision-making is strongly preferred.
• A keen understanding of the requirements for each role in the organization
• Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

I. Preferred Qualifications:  

• A prior experience with the recruiting firm is highly desirable 
• Experience working in an international NGO sector, in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment

II. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Commitment to customer service
• Ability to engage and advise all levels of staff and candidates
• Manages multiple competing priorities with ease
• Sound judgment and solutions-oriented
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to negotiate
• Positive thinker 

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants can apply using THIS LINK and submit a cover letter resume as a single document (either Word or PDF)

Note: TechnoServe has the right to cancel this advertisement. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed and considered as received/on a rolling basis. Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be contacted. Please note that we are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated link

TECHNOSERVE ENCOURAGES DIVERSITY AT ALL LEVELS AND ACROSS ALL FACETS OF OUR ORGANIZATION. WITH THIS COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF GENDER, RACE, COLOR, ETHNICITY, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGES, DISABILITY, AND ALL OTHER PROTECTED CLASSES.