Job Purpose

Amref Health Africa is establishing a Temporary Recruiters Roster to strengthen our talent acquisition capacity during periods of high recruitment demand or special projects. This roster will consist of pre-qualified recruitment professionals who can be rapidly engaged to support both the Headquarters and Kenya Country Office, and occasionally other Amref country offices, on a temporary or project basis.

The Temporary Recruiters Roster is designed to ensure Amref can respond quickly to surge recruitment needs by engaging experienced recruiters already familiar with our processes and standards. Selected professionals will be added to the roster for a period of 12 months and may be called upon to support short-term assignments when required.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment Execution

• Support the development and review of job descriptions for surge roles.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned roles, from job posting and sourcing to interview coordination and background checks.
• Support high-volume and surge recruitments across Amref’s offices, ensuring timely turnaround and candidate experience excellence.
• Screen and shortlist qualified candidates based on defined role requirements and competencies.

2. Talent Sourcing

• Use multiple sourcing methods, including social media, job boards, and networks, to identify top talent.
• Promote Amref’s employer brand and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all recruitment activities.

3. Stakeholder Management

• Partner with hiring managers to clarify role requirements and align recruitment strategies.
• Communicate effectively with candidates, ensuring transparency and a positive recruitment experience.
• Collaborate with HR teams at HQ and country offices to ensure compliance with Amref’s recruitment standards and practices.

4. Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Provide timely reports on recruitment progress and insights to the Talent Acquisition team.

5. Staff Onboarding

• Coordinate timely background checks and pre-employment documentation for successful candidates.
• Support contract preparation and ensure smooth transition for onboarding.
• Collaborate with the HR Operations team to ensure orientation and onboarding logistics are well managed for new hires.

6. Other Duties

• Participate in team meetings and progress updates.
• Support documentation of lessons learned and recommendations to strengthen future surge recruitment processes.
• Undertake any additional duties related to recruitment as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably in an international or NGO setting.
• Experience managing multiple recruitments simultaneously and working under tight timelines.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and digital recruitment tools.
• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Core Competencies

• Results-Oriented: Focuses on achieving recruitment targets efficiently.
• Client Service Mindset: Anticipates and meets the needs of hiring managers and candidates.
• Agility: Thrives in dynamic and fast-paced recruitment contexts.
• Collaboration: Works effectively within multicultural teams and promotes knowledge sharing.
• Technology Savvy: Leverages digital tools to enhance talent acquisition processes.
• Coordination: Demonstrates strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Integrity: Acts with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Quality Orientation: Maintains high standards in every stage of recruitment.
• Lateral Thinking: Applies creative approaches to sourcing and problem-solving.
• Resilience: Maintains focus under pressure and adapts to shifting priorities.
• Drive: Takes initiative and ownership of results.

Additional Information

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications (CV and cover letter) by 21st November 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.