Associate Recruiter

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Deadline for Submission: 15th September 2025

About us 

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition. 

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below. 

About the role

As Nutrition International prepares for rapid expansion in Africa through upcoming grants that expected to generate over twenty new roles the Associate Recruiter role is critical to ensuring timely hiring and swift project start-up. The recruiter will actively headhunt and build candidate pools, moving beyond brand-based attraction to secure professionals with the right skills, aptitude, and commitment. Managing end-to-end recruitment for assigned roles, the recruiter will ensure the timely placement of high-caliber talent while supporting ongoing regional talent acquisition needs. This role demands a proactive, well-networked recruiter with strong sourcing expertise, sector knowledge, and the ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment with a deep understanding of the development landscape in Africa.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and attract qualified candidates for roles in the nutrition and health sectors for our grant-supported projects.
• Build and maintain dynamic candidate pools segmented by skill sets, geography, and availability to support both immediate and future hiring needs.
• Develop and manage a centralized recruitment roster to enable rapid deployment of pre-vetted talent in line with project start-up timelines.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and project leads to forecast staffing needs, define role requirements, and align recruitment strategies with programmatic priorities.
• Cultivate and expand professional networks across Africa in the nutrition, health, and development sectors to enhance sourcing reach and referral potential.
• Leverage existing relationships with academic institutions, NGOs, technical experts, and sector influencers to identify high-potential candidates.
• Analyze recruitment data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for process optimization and strategic planning.
• Conduct market mapping and talent landscape analysis to inform sourcing strategies and workforce planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Health, International Development or related field.
• A postgraduate qualification in HR, Organizational Development, or Project Management is an asset.
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• 7+ years of talent acquisition experience within the INGO development sectors, donor funded programs and public health/nutrition sectors.
• Proven experience in sourcing and engaging candidates across Africa - especially Ethiopia and Tanzania.
• Fluency in English - both reading and writing – is essential.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Power BI, or other data visualization tools for generating dashboards and recruitment analytics.
• Familiarity with recruitment metrics and how to use them for strategic decision-making.
• Strong understanding of the nutrition and health landscape in Africa, including key stakeholders, donor expectations, and workforce challenges.
• Awareness of donors' recruitment standards and compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting market mapping and talent landscape analysis to inform sourcing strategies.

Benefits

A competitive market pay, health benefits, pension plan, hybrid work environment, flexible work hours, vacation, support for learning and development opportunities and health and wellness. We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please click on the attached Job Description Please click on the Apply button to submit your application