Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropy Rwanda (AGGPR) has embarked on a journey to develop responsible entrepreneurs across the African continent in service of the common good.
Our Vision is an empowered, prosperous, productively engaged African citizenry thriving in ethical societies with dignity and hope.
Our Mission is to attack poverty by investing in, nurturing and empowering responsible entrepreneurs and leaders who benefit society by helping to accelerate meaningful employment creation, while embodying the values and behaviours of ethical leadership.
Our Values are long-term commitment, spirit of humility and significance, excellence, responsible stewards, and diversity and inclusion.
Jasiri, one of AGGPR’s main programs invests in, nurtures and empower entrepreneurs who benefit society and attack poverty through the creation of high impact new businesses creating new markets on the African continent.
Jasiri Talent Investor is a one-year program for high potential individuals who display exceptional entrepreneurial potential to form part of a community of high impact responsible entrepreneurs growing businesses from scratch. Participants are funded and guided through a process of team formation, idea generation, business validation and market entry. The program introduces Jasiri Fellows to equally ambitious co-founders, and supports them on an individual, team and business level through seasoned Facilitators and Coaches.
Jasiri Growth Accelerator invests in early stages, high potential startups that may still be too risky for commercial funders to invest in. Early-stage ventures with potential for high growth and demonstrated product market fit are provided with funding to support their growth and assisted with investor readiness.
Wavumbuzi – a Jasiri pipeline building program – is a free annual six-week online entrepreneurship challenge focused on developing the entrepreneurial mindset of secondary/high school learners throughout the country. The challenge is designed to equip students with competencies to be the next generation of global leaders, change-makers and innovative thinkers.
About the Position
The Recruitment and Selection Manager (R&S Manager) is responsible for overseeing and executing Jasiri’s recruitment strategy across East Africa. This role involves managing the end-to-end recruitment process and cycle for both the Jasiri Talent Investor and Growth Accelerator programs, identifying and attracting high-potential entrepreneurial talent and promising early-stage startups from the region. The R&S Manager reports directly to the Jasiri Talent Investor Program Lead.
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Develop and implement recruitment strategies for both the Jasiri Talent Investor and Growth Accelerator programs, ensuring continuous pipeline building for high-potential entrepreneurial talent across East Africa.
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Regularly review the quality of applications and make recommendations for improving the recruitment process to attract top candidates and strong startup applications.
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Spearhead recruitment campaigns and activities, monitor their outcomes, and recommend adjustments for maximizing conversion rates and ensuring best practices.
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Lead the coordination of recruitment events, activities, and processes, ensuring all logistics and operational aspects are well-managed.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to foster strategic partnerships with government bodies, higher learning institutions, recruitment agencies, and other networks.
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Build in-depth relationships with potential candidates, guiding them through the application process, addressing questions, and maintaining high engagement.
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Actively leverage Jasiri Fellows and startups supported in the Jasiri Growth Accelerator as ambassadors for recruitment efforts, encouraging their involvement in pipeline building and outreach efforts.
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Engage with external partners, entrepreneurial networks, and events to promote programs and enhance the visibility and credibility of Jasiri within the ecosystem.
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Identify, onboard, and manage a team of fixed-term recruiters across East Africa, providing them with clear objectives, performance targets, and support.
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Conduct regular performance reviews, set goals, and ensure continuous communication and motivation for the recruitment team.
- Lead the coordination of assessors during the selection process, ensuring timely submission and quality assurance of assessments, and following up on any outstanding tasks.
- Oversee the full candidate journey, from recruitment to final selection, ensuring seamless transitions between stages and excellent communication with candidates.
- Collaborate with external assessors and internal teams to prepare for selection conferences, manage data, and organize meetings with leadership to review candidate rankings and make final decisions.
- Ensure candidates are informed about the outcomes of the selection process, providing feedback and guidance as necessary.
- Utilize the Jasiri Applicant Tracking System to track candidate progress, update records, and generate regular recruitment reports for the team.
- Analyse recruitment data to inform and refine future strategies, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
- Lead post-selection conference reviews to identify lessons learned and work with the Marketing and Communications, and Systems teams to continuously improve the recruitment process.
- Plan and coordinate between recruitment cycles to ensure effective preparation, system improvements, and readiness for future campaigns.
Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies, Business Administration, International Business or Marketing.
Experience
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5+ years’ relevant experience in recruitment or headhunting.
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Some experience in a NGO, start-up, entrepreneurship support organization, an added advantage.
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Experience running large volumes-based recruitment campaigns leveraging various recruitment platforms.
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Experience working with psychometrics and assessment tools is also an advantage to a candidate in this role.
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An understanding of the entrepreneurial ecosystem will also be an advantage.
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Any experience in data analysis will also be of great use to the person in this role.
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Experience working with and building various stakeholder relationships will be preferred.
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Some experience in leading a team on short term projects.
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Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required.
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Ability to work extended hours during peak and intensive portions of the program life cycles.
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Proven experience and advanced proficiency in a variety of relevant digital productivity tools, as well as G-Suite / Microsoft Office software.
- Proactive and Self-Managed: A strong self-starter who thrives without micro- management, demonstrating initiative, and self-management. Adept at finding information independently to complete tasks effectively.
- Adaptability, Flexibility and Resilience: Quickly adapts to change and manages shifting priorities in a fast-paced, high -pressure, quickly evolving environment. Resourceful and forward-thinking problem solver with a proactive mindset.
- Communication (written and verbal): Articulates ideas clearly in both written and spoken formats, tailoring messages to diverse audiences. Listens actively, engages in open dialogue, and ensures information is shared effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with colleagues, fostering a cooperative and inclusive environment. Values diverse perspectives, supports team goals, and actively contributes to group success through shared effort and mutual respect.
- Planning and Organizational Skills: Demonstrates strong organizational skills by setting clear priorities, managing time efficiently, and coordinating resources to meet deadlines.
- Attention to Detail and Accuracy: Demonstrates a high level of care in verifying facts, figures, and information, consistently delivering error-free results while maintaining quality and compliance with standards.
- Leadership: Able to inspire, guide, and influence individuals/teams toward achieving goals, while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. Demonstrates accountability, integrity, and emotional intelligence to drive performance and ensure alignment with the organization’s vision and values.
- Stewardship and Service Orientation: Embraces a sense of responsibility for managing resources ethically and sustainably. Shows a deep commitment to serving communities and advancing the organization’s mission with integrity.
- Growth mindset and ongoing learning: Displays a proactive attitude towards self improvement, consistently seeking opportunities to learn, adapt, and grow. Welcomes challenges and remains open to new ideas and feedback.
- Results Driven: Demonstrates a strong commitment to achieving high-quality outcomes. Continuously seeks ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness, and maintains focus on delivering results, even in the face of challenges. Tracks progress and ensures accountability for meeting targets
- Relationship/Stakeholder Management: Effectively builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration, trust, and mutual respect. Proactively engages with stakeholders to understand their needs, address concerns, and ensure positive, long-lasting partnerships.
- Problem Solving: Exhibits strong analytical skills and the ability to approach challenges with creativity and resourcefulness. Identifies root causes, evaluates possible solutions, and makes informed decisions to resolve issues efficiently.
- Project Management: Manages projects from start to end with clear goals, timelines, and resource allocation. Ensures effective coordination of tasks, tracks progress, mitigates risks, and adjusts plans as needed. Communicates progress and delivers quality outcomes on time and within budget.
