Farmerline is dedicated to reimagining how the world thinks about and invests in the livelihoods of small-scale farmers. Our mission is to create lasting profits for farmers everywhere. We approach challenges with bold and systemic thinking while maintaining a lean and nimble operation.
Farmerline was founded in 2013, has been a fast growing Agtech company in Africa. The company has raised over $20 million since incorporation. Farmerline’s digital marketplace combines logistics, field agents, farm resources and agribusiness partnerships to support African farmers. We have reached 1.7M farmers by deploying our tools and services through 3,000+ strategic partners across 48 countries.
Impact assessments show that averagely we increase yield by ~2X and $306 increase in net income. Our technology platform Mergdata is licensed or white labelled to development partners, global food traders and governments who use its customisable tools to improve the lives of farmers around the world
We foster a learning organization where you will have the opportunity to apply your ideas and creativity to solve problems on a daily basis. If you are drawn to a dynamic, collaborative culture, set high standards, and tackle challenges with determination and to make a positive impact on millions of lives, Farmerline is the perfect environment for you to thrive.
Field | Details |
Job Title | Recruitment Manager |
Department and Location | People & Operations |
Incumbent Supervisor | Head, People & Operations |
Suggested start date | Immediately |
Length of assignment | |
Role Overview |
The Recruitment Manager will oversee the full life cycle of the recruiting process for all roles. This entails sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating the interview process, and facilitating offers and employment negotiations, all while ensuring candidates have a pleasant experience. |
Responsibilities |
- Develop a strategy to improve The Company’s employer brand
- Review recruitment software and recommend improvements to current recruitment processes to ensure streamlined, cost effective services are being provided to hiring managers.
- Work with hiring managers to develop a talent management strategy to fill all vacancies in a timely manner. Ensure clear mutual understanding of staffing priorities and practical constraints. Guide the hiring managers through the talent management process where needed.
- Manage communications between applicants, hiring managers and others to keep all parties apprised of the status of each search.
- Work with the hiring managers to develop job descriptions and announcements. Job descriptions need to reflect responsibilities and qualifications that are appropriate for the title of the position.
- Screen/review online applications evaluating such factors as job experience, education, training, skills, knowledge, ability and develop a short list of potential candidates to forward to the hiring managers.
- Coordinate pre-employment test schedules and conduct applicant preliminary interviews .
- Present fully screened, qualified candidates to hiring managers in a timely manner. Review candidate qualifications with hiring managers. Facilitate applicant interviews with hiring managers .
- Manage candidate interview results and selection decisions with hiring manager. Provide candidates feedback on interview results.
- Complete reference and background checks on selected candidates.
- Manage offer process and negotiate compensation package including salary, start date etc.
- Provide support in managing the applicant flow and maintaining applicant flow statistical data.
- Maintain a database of qualified professionals to rapidly respond to talent management needs.
- Assist with documenting the internal recruitment process flow and procedures.
- Conduct informational interviews with potential candidates. Give priority to executive referrals for either current or future searches.
- Attend career fairs and conferences to promote Pact and deepen the pool of potential candidates. Provide information on company operations and employment opportunities to potential applicants.
- Provide support for the People & Operations Unit as needed
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Required Qualifications |
- Proven work experience as a Recruiting Manager, Recruitment Consultant or Recruiting Coordinator
- Hands-on experience with Applicant Tracking Systems
- Knowledge of labor legislation
- Experience with interviews, candidate screening and evaluation
- Excellent verbal and written communication and team management skills
- BSc in Human Resources Management or related field of study.
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