Head of Talent Acquisition at Inkomoko

Job Description (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Inkomoko’s vision is an Africa with thriving communities where young people and refugees are engaged, communities have access to relevant innovations for self-determination, and where African solutions are unleashed to solve African problems. Founded in , Inkomoko has provided business advisory and access to finance for thousands of entrepreneurs across East Africa. As the largest investor in refugee businesses, we have disbursed more than $6M in capital to more than clients. This affordable finance for Inkomoko entrepreneurs helps them grow their businesses, create jobs, and improve their livelihoods. As we look forward, Inkomoko is developing new ways to engage communities to thrive. Creating meaningful market linkages, expanding to secondary cities, and advocating for economic inclusion, Inkomoko has added these community-based approaches to our enterprise development work. By , Inkomoko will be in 8 countries, serving more than half a million small businesses, creating a positive impact for more than 7 million people across the Continent. About the Opportunity This is a new position for Inkomoko, with the opportunity for developing and implementing strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent for an organization. The role is essential for the success of an organization, as it involves managing the recruitment and hiring process for all positions within the company, from entry-level to executive-level roles. ResponsibilitiesSpecifically, the position responsibilities include: Developing and implementing recruitment strategies to attract top talent: This involves working closely with hiring managers and business leaders to identify staffing needs and develop plans to attract and retain top talent.Managing employer branding and candidate experience: develop and execute employer branding strategies to attract top talent and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment processManaging the recruitment process: Establishing innovative and best practice processes for assessing talent, including screening criteria, interview formats, and analytical and technical tests and assignments. The Head of Talent Acquisition will oversee job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and selecting candidatesManaging talent acquisition technology and tools: Supervise the utilization of applicant tracking systems, job boards, and other recruitment technologies to streamline the recruitment process and improve efficiency and come up with innovations of new tools in line with our long time strategyBuilding relationships with key stakeholders: to build relationships with internal stakeholders, employment agencies, universities and other external partners to support the recruitment processDeveloping and implementing onboarding and retention strategies: this involves working closely with P&C and department Directors to develop and implement onboarding and retention strategies to ensure that new hires are successfully integrated into the organization and that top talent is retainedAnalyzing recruitment metrics: tracking and analyzing recruitment metrics such as time-to-hire and candidate satisfaction to identify opportunities for improvement and make data-driven decisionsTeam Leadership: Lead, inspire, and develop the talent acquisition team to ensure a collaborative and high-performing team for effective recruitment. RequirementsMinimum QualificationsFor this role, the successful candidate will have these qualities; Good all-around communicator – approachable, warm, honest, transparent, and able to manage up with confidenceShows perseverance, personal integrity, is objective, with critical thinkingDemonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilityExperience handling confidential information with discretion and sensitivity, extreme trustworthinessForward-looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutionsExcellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships, influence outcomes, and gain respect as a trusted advisorDemonstrable commitment to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion Other requirements A degree in organizational development, HR, or any other relevant experience8+ years of relevant working in talent acquisition & development on a senior levelProven success in implementing and executing a recruiting strategy in a scaling OrganizationExperience leading and managing a team of recruiters and/or talent acquisition specialistsAdvanced applied knowledge of the use of technology to enhance the recruitment processProven experience designing complex processes and implementing them for organizational change.Willing to travel frequently. What You’ll GetThis role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access: Competitive salary, and potential KPI-based bonusIncredible company culture, including deep investment in your learning and growthDiverse colleagues and policies that show our commitment to equity and inclusionTalented, passionate, and committed team colleagues across the regionAbility to make a significant social impact to your communityGenerous health insurance, staff savings, parental leave, sabbatical, and more benefits.