Senior Recruitment Specialist Job in Nairobi Kenya


The Mitchell Group, Inc., an international development consulting firm based in Washington, DC, is currently seeking expressions of interest from qualified consultants for an upcoming USAID/East Africa project to provide qualitative, quantitative and analytical information to support USAID/Kenya in making informed program management decisions.

Background & Objectives

The purpose of the project is to provide support to the Government of Kenya and other development partners who are supporting USAID/Kenya overall goals.

The USAID/Kenya program covers a wide range of activities under the following assistance programs: Health, Population and HIV/AIDS; Basic Education; Youth; Governing Justly and Democratically; and Economic Growth, Environment and Natural Resources Management.

Senior Recruitment Specialist

The full-time Recruitment Specialist will create and/or maintain an extensive database of qualified experts (both international and local) that can be mined for task orders; to establish protocols with a variety of advertising mechanisms so that solicitations can be quickly placed as needs arise; and to efficiently and effectively manage the personnel screening and selection processes. 

This person will also work closely with field-based recruitment staff to ensure effective parallel recruitment processes and relationships are built in Kenya for local STTA.

The Recruitment Specialist must have:
  • At least 7 years’ of professional experience in staff recruitment, preferably in the international development field.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a business administration field.
How to apply: 

Interested and qualified candidates should send their:
  • Current CV/resume
  • A brief cover letter
  • Completed and signed AID1420 Biodata sheet form
to jenkinsc@the-mitchellgroup.com , bernicey@the-mitchellgroup.com.

In the subject line, please indicate the position to which you are applying. 

CV/resumes will be reviewed as they are received, early application is encouraged. 

No phone calls please.

Kenyan nationals are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 20 Jul 2012