Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition

Title: Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition (2)

Reporting to: Talent Acquisition Manager

Location: Nairobi, with some travel across Kenya

About Food for Education

Food for Education (F4E) is an African-led, women-led social enterprise that uses technology, smart operations, and logistics to provide low-cost, high-quality meals that improve nutrition and education outcomes for primary school children in Kenya.

We are growing quickly. Our mission is to scale models that prioritise efficient supply chain management and sustainable sourcing, so we can continue lowering the cost of school lunches. We have delivered over 100,000,000 meals since 2012 and are expanding to reach our goal of serving at least 1,000,000 public primary school students in Kenya every day by 2027.

Our Values

At Food for Education, our values are guiding principles that provide us with purpose and direction and set the tone for our interactions with all stakeholders:

• Build with excellence and curiosity - We’re not afraid to try new things and iterate as much as we can to find the best and most efficient way to get results;
• Be the change you seek - We acknowledge that continuous improvement is a shared responsibility;
• We do what we say, and say what we do - We embrace an ownership mentality;
• Ask why, and commit - Share openly, question respectfully, and commit fully. When we understand the why, we can work with a purpose.

About the Role

As a Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition, you will play a key role in sourcing, attracting, and engaging top talent to join our organisation. You will collaborate closely with hiring managers and HR partners to ensure a seamless recruitment process and provide an exceptional candidate experience. You will also oversee program hiring and the outsourcing partner.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Sourcing and Screening

• Utilise various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals, to identify and attract qualified candidates.
• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone interviews to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and fit for open positions.

Candidate Engagement

• Serve as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing timely updates and feedback.
• Maintain communication with candidates to ensure a positive candidate experience and promote the employer brand.
• Ensure all applicants for all roles have been closed out within a timely manner, and feedback is provided where applicable

Coordination and Logistics

• Schedule interviews, coordinate interview logistics, and manage candidate travel arrangements where applicable.
• Prepare interview materials and assist hiring managers in conducting effective interviews.

Data Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other recruitment tools.
• Support in generating reports and metrics to track recruitment activity and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs).

Employer Branding

• Assist in the development and implementation of employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Support social media recruitment efforts by creating and sharing engaging content to showcase the company culture and employment opportunities.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment and data protection laws & regulations throughout the recruitment process.
• Prepare and distribute employment-related documentation, including offer letters and onboarding materials.
• Any other duties and roles assigned to you by your manager.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 Years of experience in talent acquisition/recruitment
• Experience working in an agency and in-house
• Excellent Data skills with high comfort levels working with Excel
• Proven ability to source and attract qualified candidates using various methods and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Passion for talent acquisition and a commitment to delivering a positive candidate experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, colour, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Career Growth and Development 

We have a strong culture of constant learning, and we invest in developing our people. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager 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 will have the opportunity to shape a growing organisation and build a rewarding, long-term career.

We aim to contact all our applicants, but due to high volumes of applications, only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks, your application might not be successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles, so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.