The Executive Recruiter Consultant will play a pivotal role in fortifying our senior leadership team by leading end-to-end recruitment processes for 10 senior executive roles/Vice President positions. The consultant will ensure candidates align with our talent framework, culture, and strategic goals.

To help us fortify our senior leadership team with mission-driven colleagues who embody our culture, we’re seeking an Executive Recruiter who can lead end-to-end recruitment processes for 10 senior executive roles/Vice President positions, ensuring candidates align with our talent framework, culture, and strategic goals.   Specific deliverables include:

RECRUITMENT

• Utilize active sourcing, talent mapping, and networks to identify high-caliber executive talent within Africa that are a strong with our culture and business objectives. (Will have access to LinkedIn Premium and Workable ATS with AI shortlist functionality)
• Ensure diversity and inclusion standards are integrated into recruitment practices. All positions will be filled by African nationals, in alignment with our JEDI beliefs. 

ASSESSMENT & INTERVIEWS

• Conduct comprehensive candidate assessments, including screening, organizing interviews, reference checks, and competency evaluations.  
• Manage communications with candidates to ensure the candidate experience is positive and reflects our brand in the best light  
• Prepare interview materials, sample questions, and prep the hiring committee for successful engagement with candidates

HIRING STRATEGY

• Provide expert advice to us on leadership acquisition strategies, advise C-suite on how the portfolio of roles is shaped, helping the company have a diverse, robust, and complimentary group of new leaders. 
• Negotiate contracts with chosen candidates, aligned with market trends and our compensation framework

ADMINISTRATION

• Provide regular updates throughout the recruitment process to the hiring managers (C-suite) and Regional People & Culture Director.  
• Maintain accurate records in the applicant tracking system (Workable) and produce reports on recruitment activity and outcomes

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in executive recruitment, with success placing C-suite and VP-level roles, ideally within East Africa  
• Deep understanding of the social enterprise business environment, industry sectors, and leadership talent landscape.  
• Strong network within an African executive community.  
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.  
• Familiarity with modern recruitment tools and platforms.

• The chance to create meaningful results for a high-impact organization at a moment of critical growth
• Incredible company culture – casual yet hard-working environment with plenty of autonomy 
• Diverse colleagues and policies that show our commitment to inclusion
• Talented, passionate, and committed team of colleagues across Africa.

Note: This position is with our partner. BAG is posting on their behalf to support their recruitment.