Talent Acquisition Advisor - Africa

About Delivery Associates (DA):
Delivery Associates (DA) is a global social impact consultancy specializing in transforming the public sector. With over a decade of experience and a foundation in Deliverology®, DA guides leaders through every phase of implementation—delivery-oriented strategy formulation, execution, and evaluation. DA partners with governments, philanthropies, and international organizations, employing actionable strategies to achieve sustainable, lasting outcomes. In every one of our services you will find a throughline back to this focus on helping our partners to deliver better results through better implementation. We are a small but global remote organization focused on scaling impact around the world.

We believe our work is only possible through a commitment to honouring and centering a diverse range of people, experiences, and ideas, and fostering an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and empowering. A diverse team of individuals that can bring their whole self to work will perform better, help us to be stronger partners, and allow us to drive more equitable impact for people around the world.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a people-centric talent acquisition professional to join our growing Africa Region as a Central Functions and People Team colleague. The People Team enables our colleagues at DA with tools, resources, systems and processes to better deliver in their work.

As a Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will play a crucial role in driving our mission forward, enabling significant social change and impacting lives on a global scale. Your role will involve collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on our priorities and business objectives in the Africa Region, as well as in support of broader EMEA initiatives.

This role is being offered as a full-time consultant role based in an African country with existing right-to-work authorisation for the country you’re based.

Key Responsibilities.

• Act as a main support in Africa and liaison for the region on all things Talent Acquisition.
• Engage with key internal stakeholders to understand hiring needs, share updates, and problem solve roadblocks to effective hiring and recruitment.
• Source candidates and develop a talent pipeline across multiple job levels, countries, and channels/networks.
• Coordinate with colleagues in the region to streamline effective hiring, recruiting, and interviewing.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues as they arise and anticipate challenges before they escalate.
• Implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Act as a subject matter expert for recruitment on the African continent.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition colleagues and the broader People Team to support recruitment and onboarding processes in Africa and broader EMEA.
• Identify training needs and employee engagement initiatives related to hiring.
• Advise hiring managers on recruitment processes, best practice, candidate selection, and hiring decisions.
• Manage candidate experience for the region and maintain a robust candidate CRM.

Skill sets.
We work closely in diverse, global teams, leaning on each other’s strengths. We don’t expect any one person to do all these things perfectly. Our teams are made up of people who can:

• Build relationships: Cultivate trust and influence among diverse stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboratives: Run effective meetings and workshops that drive forward problem solving and consensus.
• Manage projects: Organize and prioritize tasks to ensure efficient project execution.
• Solve problems: Break down issues to identify root causes and develop solutions.
• Communicate insights: Transform complex challenges and resolutions into clear, concise memos and well-structured presentations.

Mindsets.
We work well with people who are:

• Adaptable: Able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Accountable: Self-sufficient and reliable in a remote work setting.
• Driven: Committed to delivering high-impact work.
• Curious: Eager to learn from clients, colleagues, vendors, and partners.
• Collaborative: Team players who value diverse perspectives.
• Inclusive: Embrace all voices and backgrounds to enrich our work.

Required Skills/Experiences:

• Educational background: A Bachelor’s degree or course of study in Business, Finance, Human Resources, Development, or another relevant field. Requisite years of professional experience and/or apprenticeship pathways will also be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Professional experience: 4-6 years of professional experience, working in and across various roles in recruitment, talent acquisition, and/or human resources.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Project management: Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects.
• Remote collaboration: Proficiency in using collaborative tools in a remote working environment, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Miro, Mural, Airtable, etc.
• Language requirements: English proficiency (both written and spoken) is essential. Proficiency in French is also preferred.Authorization + location requirements: An existing right-to-work is required for the country in Africa in which you are currently based.

What We Offer:

• Impactful work: Opportunities to engage with senior leaders and work on transformative projects.
• Excellent colleagues: We strive to be as talent-dense and diverse as possible, so we are always learning from each other.
• Growth environment: Everyone’s career pathway is unique-be part of a growing organization committed to continuous improvement.
• Flexibility: Remote working environment with opportunities for global collaboration.
• Healthy compensation: Our contractors are offered competitive market rates for the effort they put in.
• Travel opportunities: Minimal travel expected within Africa, as well as annual travels outside the region.

Our Values:

These values serve as an anchor, enabling us to stay true to who we are and what we stand for.

• Passion: It is all about impact.
• Excellence: Delivering to the highest standards.
• Humility: Pride without ego.

For more information, visit deliveryassociates.com/our-work or contact our talent team at talent@deliveryassociates.com.

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