Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 28 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 55 countries, our 8,990 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
Action Against Hunger USA is part of the Action Against Hunger International network. As an independent NGO, Action Against Hunger USA currently manages operations in 8 countries: Kenya, South Sudan, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia, Zambia and Haiti.
I. Job Summary
Purpose: The Recruiter will support Action Against Hunger USA in outreach, recruitment, and selection activities for US-based vacancies and proposal contingent hires. This role involves working with employees throughout the organization and managing HR tools, databases, employee files, and organization charts. The Recruiter will assist with recruitment, training and onboarding, scheduling, database management, and answering staff inquiries.
Engagement: The Recruiter will focus on talent attraction and sourcing, candidate engagement, screening and selection, employer branding, data reporting negotiating key vacancies in both US offices and country offices. The overarching goal is to build a pipeline of emerging talent that can grow and advance within the organization, contributing to the long-term success and sustainability of Action Against Hunger - US.
Delivery: The Recruiter will be the primary contact with Human Resources and Business Development staff for contingency recruitments and internal recruitment. They will coordinate and collaborate with the HR department, engaging with hiring managers, candidates, and industry compliance and best practices.
II. Essential Job Duties
The Recruiter will ensure an effective recruitment strategy, while efficiently leading recruitments for US-based and contingency hires for USG Bids
1. Recruitment Management 40%
Conduct recruitment strategy meetings with Hiring Managers to understand job requirements and expectations.
Create and post vacancy announcements on appropriate job boards.
Screen applicants to assess knowledge, skills, and experience.
Coordinate candidate screenings and panel interviews.
Build and maintain a candidate pipeline for hard-to-fill positions.
Support country offices and HQ stakeholders' awareness of recruitment practices.
2. Organizational Intelligence 30%
Research NGO and developing markets for job posting opportunities.
Track and report key recruitment metrics.
Maintain a guide of customized interview questions.
3. Talent Management & Acquisition 30%
Ensure accurate migration of hired applicants from ATS to HRIS.
Provide input and solutions for recruitment challenges.
Improve the organization's appeal through online media and candidate feedback.
Exchange relevant information with Human Resources and Business Development teams.
Perform other duties as required.
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
None
IV. Fiscal Responsibility
None
V. Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with interruptions.
To travel to the field, the employee must attest to a level of physical fitness capable of enduring physically difficult, highly stressful situations which may include the necessity to walk long distances, to eat a limited diet, and/or to reside in potentially uncomfortable housing or tents.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
VI. Working Conditions, Travel and Environment
The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required by contact with the missions, mission security, or other obligations.
Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business travel as well as to the missions if appropriate. While visiting the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well is to infectious diseases.
VII. Gender Equality Commitments & Zero Tolerance to Abuse
Foster an environment that reinforces values of people of all genders equal access to information.
Provide a work environment where people of all genders must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.
Promote a safe, secure, and respectful environment for all stakeholders, particularly for children, beneficiaries, and members of staff.
Help to prevent any type of abuse including workplace harassment and sexual abuse and exploitation.
Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status.
Value and respect all cultures.
VIII. Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Learning and Development, International Studies, or a transferable field.
IX. Required Skills & Experience
Three to five years of recruitment experience
Experience conducting remote interviews.
Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Excel
Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS) or Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
Detail oriented with strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple tasks.
Genuine interest in and commitment to humanitarian principles.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience using social media and online recruitment tools.
French or Spanish proficiency strongly desired.