Nigeria Talent Acquisition Associate at One Acre Fund

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One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty. Read more about this company Nigeria Talent Acquisition Associate Job Type Contract Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 4 - 14 years Location Niger Job Field Human Resources / HR   About the Role The Nigeria Talent Acquisition Associate is responsible for proactively building pools of talent for the country program with the ultimate aim of a) Increasing hire quality and b) reducing the time it takes to hire that talent. They will pursue a comprehensive talent strategy for the Nigeria program that will include networking, young talent programs, attending high value events and more. The TA Associate will work very closely with the country program to better understand their talent needs. The customer (Nigeria Program) will consider the Talent Acquisition Associate to be the key business partner on the Recruitment team and a key part of program success. Responsibilities Business Partner Relationship Owner for Nigeria Program Close integration within the Nigeria program to understand their hiring needs Participation in talent committees and other leadership groups Active involvement in forecasting for new hires ‘Go to Gemba’ with department heads to understand the work that they do A willingness to commit to living in Minna for the full first year.. Proactively Build Pools of Talent Follow all talent avenues to build pools of talent that can be used to fill upcoming open roles Participation in events and other networking to build a portfolio of contacts across the country Pursue contacts in diaspora groups to bring talent back to OAF Identify employers and universities whose staff/students have the skills we need for the future Manage internship/Graduate Programs Build relationships with the top universities in the country to develop an intern or graduate program that will bring young talent into OAF. Reduce the need for external hiring through the use of interns/grads who are converted to full time staf Reduce overall ‘Time to Hire’ for the Nigeria Program A key indicator of success for the TA role is the overall ‘time to hire’ for the program. Reducing this number indicates that the talent strategy is working Another key KPI to measure success in this role is ‘Time it took the successful applicant to apply.” If talent pools are up and running, this number should go down significantly. Career Growth and Development We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career. Qualifications Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have: Technical skills: Networking: Has an existing network of local contacts and is comfortable establishing new contacts Brand Positioning: Demonstrate the ability to sell the brand One Acre Fund as an employer of choice.. Customer Service : Meets our customer where they are and invests in understanding their needs and challenges. Talent Identification: Can combine customer needs with skillsets that typically thrive at OAF and can covert those into candidates who do well at our organization. Ability to work independently: The TA Associate will need to build their own portfolio of talent and must be able to deal with some ambiguity in their work. People Management experience Preferred Start Date As soon as possible Job Location Minna, Nigeria for the first year and thereafter Abuja, Nigeria Benefits Health insurance, housing, and comprehensive benefits Contract Duration 2 Years Eligibility This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Nigeria. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to One Acre Fund on grnh.se to apply Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.