Recruitment Associate Job at One Acre Fund in Bungoma Kenya October 2014
Industry: Nonprofit / International Development / Agriculture
Function: Staffing
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Recruitment Associate
Job Location: Bungoma, western
Commitment: One year renewable subject to performance
Organization Description: One Acre Fund is an NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping farm families to achieve their full potential.
One Acre invests in farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income. We provide farmers with a “market bundle” that includes education, finance, seed and fertilizer, and market access.
Our program is proven impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than 100% average gain in farm income per acre.
We are growing quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve over 135,000 farm families with more than 1000 full-time staff.
Job Description: One Acre Fund is a rapidly growing organization; we are seeking individuals to take up the position of Recruitment Associate.
One Acre Fund is looking for experienced and talented candidates who are committed to making a difference in farmers’ lives.
Primary Duties of a Recruitment Associate
- Hosting/visiting careers events colleges/universities
- Building relationships with key ‘nodes’ in these places also.
- Build and maintain a candidate database
- Actively seek feedback on the OAF recruitment experience providing recommendations for improvements
- Post and advertise Job Vacancies
- Hold screening interviews by phone
- Host first round interviews in KKM / Eldoret / Kisumu / Kitale etc.
- Support field recruitment during staff up for new seasons
- Carry out Reference checkings before hires
Career Growth and Development: One Acre Fund invests in building management and leadership skills.
We provide constant, actionable feedback delivered through weekly mentorship and through regular career reviews.
We also have regular one-on-one meetings, where we listen to and discuss career goals, and work collaboratively to craft roles that each person can be passionate about.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Diploma, preferably in Business Management/Human Resource or other Social Science program
- At least one year experience in Recruiting for a medium level firm
- Proven organizational, analytical, communication (oral and written) and training skills
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines
- Must have advanced computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Positive attitude and ability to work independently and in a team
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Creative approach to work
- Proactive in identifying and solving problems.
- Able to multitask
Compensation: Competitive Salary based on experience and Education
Benefits: Performance based bonuses, airtime and small transportation allowances
Career development: Twice annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer; both women and men of integrity are invited to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
To Apply
Mandatory Requirements: submit via Email
- Cover letter
- Resume
Submit to: kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Recruitment Associate + the place you heard of the position) and salary expectation.
Deadline for Resume Submissions is on the 14th of October 2014 at 5pm.