Regional Human Resources Recruitment Manager at Creative Associates International

Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Regional Human Resources Recruitment Manager

Job ID: REGIO01408
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full-Time

Project Summary

• The objective of the West Africa Trade and Investment Activity is to improve private sector competitiveness with a focus on increasing the agricultural productivity and profitability of smallholder farmers in Nigeria and promoting West Africa’s regional and international trade.

Position Summary

• Based in Abuja, Nigeria, the Regional Human Resources Recruitment Manager will manage Creative Associate's Nigerian and progressively regional talent strategy with respect to compensation, hiring, retention, employee development.
• The position will have a heavy emphasis on recruitment but will also support projects across Africa in all areas of HR.

Reporting & Supervision:

• The Regional HR Recruitment Manager will report directly to the Headquarters-based Manager, International HR. This role will collaborate and interact regularly with Chiefs of Party and HQ program teams.

Primary Responsibilities
Regional HR Talent Management & Recruitment:

• Work in partnership with project HR staff and managers and US hiring managers to attract key talent and acquire a highly talented and diverse workforce;
• Ensure transparent and legally compliant full-cycle recruitment process is in place for each project and is consistent with Creative hiring guidelines;
• Establish talent benches for Nigeria and other countries; and
• Provide regional surge recruitment as necessary.

Regional HR Business Development - Capture:

• Full-cycle recruiting, including finding/sourcing, evaluating resumes, interviewing candidates (in-person or Skype), doing assessments, vetting, and make staffing recommendations;
• Ensure a consistent recruiting process including: interview panels; appropriate interviewing questions and maintenance of recruitment documents;
• Negotiate compensation and allowances; prepare contingent and live offers in coordination with the HQ Manager, International HR;
• Maintain networks in critical sectors to facilitate effective passive recruitment;
• Use traditional/non-traditional resources to identify and attract top candidates;
• Develop advertising programs (internal and external) to gain high visibility with potential candidates; and
• Consult with hiring managers on recruitment policies, ensuring compliance with RFP requirements, USAID and donor guidelines and Creative processes.

Regional Human Resources Operations & Capacity Building:

• Identify, train and advise a capable Human Resources Professional in each field office to serve as the leader for Human Resources in the field office;
• Provide ongoing training and support to field office leaders and staff on HR recruitment;
• Provide project start-up and close-out support as needed;
• Ensure quality new hire orientations and on-boarding practices across the region that help integrate new hires successfully into Creative; develop materials that can be adapted for use in local hire orientations;
• Analyze regional trends and metrics in partnership with the HQ Manager, International HR to develop solutions, programs and policies;
• Oversee UltiPro data/employment administration processes to ensure data integrity;
• Mentor and coach local HR staff; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years' related HR experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and French including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically manage collegial relationships;
• Experience managing recruitment efforts in Nigeria and multi-country practice, particularly in West Africa;
• Working knowledge of and experience in international, regional and national HR and recruitment;
• High degree of professionalism and discretion; culturally astute;
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized;
• Must work well under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;
• Ability to work independently as well as perform in matrix organization;
• Must possess strong computer skills: ability to work with Microsoft Office product suite and HR systems (UltiPro a plus);
• Strong writing and presentation skills with ability to communicate well within and across diverse groups and perspectives; and
• Must have the ability and willingness to travel (up to 30%) throughout Africa in remote areas.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
• The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.