Global Recruitment Adviser – Kenyan Nationals Only

  • Contractor
  • Nairobi Kenya
  • TBD USD / Year
  • Norwegian Refugee Council profile




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Norwegian Refugee Council

NRC launched the Global Recruitment Centre in November 2020 in Nairobi with an aim of driving efficiency and quality of recruitment in support of all its offices and operations in more than 30 countries. The NRC Global Recruitment Centre covers a large functional scope comprising of five main areas: Attract, Search, Recruit, Vet and Contract. It is led by the Head of the Centre and consists of a team of expert recruiters and HR advisers.

What we are looking for:

Global Recruitment Adviser will provide effective end-to-end recruitment service for an assigned portfolio and deliver exceptional customer service to hiring managers and candidates. As an adviser, you will get to work in a dynamic but cohesive recruitment team across different NRC regions in the world.

What you will do:

  1. Manage end-to-end recruitment process and deliver outstanding service to NRC hiring managers and candidates.
  2. Develop a recruitment plan together with hiring manager for each recruitment and translate requirements into a solution-based recruitment strategy.
  3. Provide advice and direction to hiring managers, HR staff and candidates about the entire hiring process, build those relationships effectively being a trusted adviser to both NRC staff and candidates.
  4. Thoroughly assess candidates to ensure suitability for the role; evaluate and screen submitted applications, conduct interviews, and perform assessment tests.
  5. Ensure effective candidate management through ongoing communications regarding questions, updates and status during the recruitment; ensure candidates are treated with the utmost care throughout their process.
  6. Build an effective candidate pool and maintain active relationship with pipelines of talent for current and future opportunities.
  7. Provide onboarding and assistance to other recruiters at the Centre.
  8. Manage additional projects for recruitment related initiatives as assigned.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What you will bring:

  • Experience in operating global recruitment including sourcing, competency-based interviews, talent pools, and use of selection techniques.
  • Certification in psychometric tools, preferably tests ADEPT 15(AoN Assessments).
  • Highest level of customer service orientation, strong drive and “can-do attitude”.
  • Commitment to humanitarian principles and values and ability to convey them.
  • Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
  • Understanding of the importance of a strong employer brand in recruitment and ideally experience in employer branding.
  • Tech savvy, comfortable communicating virtually and learning new office tools, keeping abreast of advances in technology and social media.
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
  • A good sense of humour would be an asset!

What we offer:

  • Opportunity to be part of a great outgoing team!
  • Opportunity to contribute to the humanitarian cause across the world.
  • Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya
  • Contract: 12 months (Renewable based on funding, performance and need for position)
  • Salary/benefits: grade 8 on NRC’s regional salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions
  • NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
  • We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process:

  • Internal candidates only: please click on “Opportunity Marketplace” to be redirected to NRC’s internal careers site.
  • When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
  • Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
  • Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
  • This role is open to candidates of Kenyan Nationality Only.
  • If you have any questions about this role, please email [email protected] with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

  • do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts;
  • join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility;
  • be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity;

Learn more about NRC

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