With over 70 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

JOB PURPOSE (Limit 750 characters)

World Vision Ethiopia Recruitment Manager is a person who is motivated by his/her Christian faith to leads a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists to find great talent, both Internally and Externally and help us keep Our Promise to the world’s most vulnerable children.  He/ She is an experienced Talent Acquisition/ Recruitment team leader with knowledge of how to extensively source for local talent within the INGO sector. S/he will oversee the work of the talent acquisition Centre of Expertise and act as an Executive Recruiter for the national office senior level positions. He/she also has in-depth experience of all aspects of organizational branding, sourcing strategies, candidate screening and selection. He/she will ensure a positive recruitment and candidate onboarding experience as well as inspires a work team for exceptional delivery of results. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES

30%

Strategic Leadership and Planning

• Lead the development, planning and implementation of WV Ethiopia talent acquisition strategy in support of Our Promise 

• Ensure alignment of team objectives and deliverables with the People & Culture (P&C) strategic priorities

• Lead the Talent Acquisition team; participating in strategic and tactical planning sessions for organizational effectiveness and that of individual business units to meet organizational, team goals and individual work goals

• Lead, plan, and co-implement initiatives towards the realization of the organizational vision, mission, strategy, and annual TA and Recruitment operating plan, including the employee engagement (Our Voice) outcomes within the team

• Lead the implementation of the department projects and team goals 

• In collaboration with Senior Leadership Team to develop and deliver strategies and tools to help them meet their key talent business objectives i.e. key leadership Talent pipelines.

20 %

Talent Management and Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and coach the Talent Acquisition team, providing support for individual and team growth and development 

• Develop and maintain multiple channels and networks in Ethiopia to build a deep, diverse understanding of the local contexts in which WVI works in order to ensure compliance with local recruitment practices and legal requirements 

• Be intentional in identifying and developing required technical on-the-job skills in the Talent Acquisition team

• Establish Individual Development Plans that are evident for enhancing staff career growth, engagement, and retention

• Support the TA Team, through leading team change initiatives aimed at fulfilment of ongoing cohesion and effectiveness of the Talent Acquisition (CoE) and other P&C functions

• Provide guidance to P&C Colleagues supporting Talent Acquisition processes around local Recruitment policies and processes

• Ensure ALL new applicable hires done by the team have gone through required reference and background checks

30%

Leadership Recruiter

• Serve as Leadership Recruiter for senior roles and conduct thorough Position Briefs (assignment intake meetings) with hiring managers for recruitment of all managed positions

• Perform pre-screening calls as well as develop written Pre-screening Questionnaires for the purpose of evaluating applicants’ abilities and overall organizational culture and job alignment

• Conduct recruitment responsibilities in a professional, service-oriented, responsive, innovative, ethical and cost-effective manner in accordance with WVE goals and Christian principles

• Utilize recruitment tools appropriately and efficiently to ensure consistent, timely, and accurate data entry and management

• Interview candidates, combining various methods (e.g., structured interviews, technical assessments, observation, and behavioural assessments) to ensure the best candidate is appointed into a role

• Negotiate offer of employment with selected candidates within limits specified by the Local Recruitment Policy guiding Line Managers and Leadership as appropriate, right up to the point of issuing a written Contract of Employment for successful candidates  

• Promote the organization’s reputation as a great place to work for Christian humanitarian professionals and senior for-profit experts with transferable skills. Also serve as WVI/E Brand Ambassador through the Recruitment process, acting as a first gatekeeper and advocate

• Coordinate with the P&C Operations Effectiveness Support team  to ensure appropriate orientation

10%

Stakeholder Management, Customer Service and Workforce Planning

• Coordinate National Office SLT, Senior People & Culture Business Partner to assess, plan and forecast for hiring needs

• Help in supporting leaders in creating Diversity Sourcing and Recruitment Strategy as appropriate for specialized work contexts, especially fragile contexts

• Develop, build and maintain relationships with national office and regional P&C Business Partners and support the consistent implementation of national recruitment policies, with particular emphasis on Compensation, Benefits, and Total Rewards approaches 

• Attend client meetings (both in-person and virtually, as requested) and brief senior staff on sourcing and recruiting efforts

• Keep P&C leadership updated on possible staffing needs and upcoming projects 

• Lead the development and implementation of a Diversity Sourcing and Recruitment Strategy for all departments. 

• Maintain strong talent pipelines based on client needs, with particular focus on Senior Leadership and other hard to fill roles.

• Attend and participate in Christian devotional/chapel services, as provided by hosting office.                                                                                                                               Contract Type: Local Fixed

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE

Required Professional Experience

• 7+ years’ work experience, preferably in both the INGO and for-profit sector. 

• 7+ years’ experience in recruitment of leadership, managerial and professional technical positions

• Previous Executive Recruitment experience in locally and internationally  

• Proven experience as a talent acquisition leader, with a professional work team, utilizing common systems approaches to work required

• Proven knowledge of common HR policies and the use of problem-solving skills in a cross-cultural environment 

• At least 5 years’ experience in full-cycle recruiting, sourcing, and employment branding, much of it within a global or multi-cultural context 

• Demonstrated ability of extensive use of creative sourcing tools and networking skills to connect with talent in different professions

• Successful skills and ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced and ever-changing multinational organization 

• The ability to operate effectively within a geographically dispersed organization

• Extensive customer service experience serving or supporting an international or global workforce required

• A deep understanding and passion for recruitment, aware of the latest trends and global talent market 

• Strong Business Ethics and values

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Teams

Required Education,

Training, license, registration, and certification

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required as a minimum

• A Master’s degree in human resources or equivalent work experience is preferred

• Extensive experience utilizing behavioural interviewing techniques (e.g., Targeted Selection)

• Solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving and follow-up skills 

• A self-starter who is driven to find the best candidates for positions and who can work in an environment with minimal supervision

• A strong team player and collaborator who is able to effectively network amongst all work levels, both within and outside the organization

• Strong interpersonal, negotiation communication skills (both written and oral)

• A proven track record of providing exceptional customer service

• Experience in planning and forecasting workforce staffing needs, including pipelining

• Demonstrated computer literacy, including experience tracking recruitment metrics and developing strategies to improve outcomes  

• Expertise in advanced internet searching, candidate research, and cold-calling 

• Confident in advising and partnering with business partners, hiring managers, and other stakeholders

• An experienced leader who works to improve their spiritual maturity and that of others

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

Strong relationships with INGO leaders in Ethiopia

Excellent relationship-building skills.

Certification/training in Internet Recruiting and Sourcing

Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement 10% local travel

Language Requirements Excellent verbal and written skills in English

Applicant Type Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

How to Apply

Interested applicants should follow the below link to apply THIS LINK

World vision has zero tolerance towards abuse and exploitation of children and vulnerable adults. Every prospective employee, volunteer, and intern is obliged to comply by world vision’s child and adult safeguarding policy."