IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

IFC’s Human Resources (HR) Department provides strategic partnership to the business to develop and implement workforce strategies. The HR department includes three Centers of Expertise (COEs) -- Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness, Global Talent Acquisition & Mobility, and Talent & Incentives – and two Client Services teams providing support to HQ and regions. 

A Recruitment Officer position is available in one of the two listed regional offices in Africa (Johannesburg, South Africa, or Dakar, Senegal) to support the implementation of an end-to-end recruitment model in the region. This role reports to the Talent Acquisition Team Lead, who is based in Washington, D.C.

Duties and Accountabilities
 
•  Own and drive the full lifecycle recruitment process from job posting to candidate onboarding for requisitions in the region, in collaboration with the Recruitment Officer based in Lagos, Nigeria. 
•  Ensure adherence to metrics on time to fill, workforce plan completion, diversity of hires, Hiring Manager experience, and candidate experience.
•  Engage early and frequently with hiring teams to understand client needs, advise on recruitment policies and procedures, help determine selection committee. composition, provide best practice assessment methods, and set timelines and roles.
•  Source candidates from talent pipelines and through proactive sourcing using multiple channels, including internal referrals, alumni networks, social media, outreach events, and online campaigns.
•  Review Recruitment Coordinators' resume longlisting to ensure quality control and facilitate shortlisting and assessments.
•  Provide a positive candidate experience by ensuring a clear and transparent process, timely communication, and incorporating candidate feedback.
•  Collaborate with the HR Client Services team to determine salary offers, obtain relevant approvals, and communicate the offer and benefits to candidates.
•  Track, analyze, and interpret relevant metrics to develop and inform strategies to meet recruitment goals.
•  Manage relationships with regional recruitment search firms and agencies.
•  Oversee recruitment drives and batch hiring processes for the region.
•  Organize and participate in talent outreach events in the region, such as webinars, career fairs, and campus visits to actively promote IFC as an employer of choice and identify prospective talent.
•  Oversee the work of the Recruitment Coordinator, providing coaching and mentoring.
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