Talent Acquisition Associate

Overview Reporting to the Talent Lead, the Talent Acquisition Associate will provide hands-on support across recruitment and talent acquisition activities for both the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Group-level roles. The role will be split approximately 50% supporting DRC recruitment and 50% supporting Group recruitment. Location: Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Role Responsibilities As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will be responsible for: ● Supporting end-to-end recruitment activities, including sourcing assistance,CV screening, shortlisting support, and interview coordination ● Supporting recruitment delivery for DRC-based roles and Group-level roles across multiple markets ● Assisting with candidate sourcing through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and internal databases ● Supporting the preparation of shortlists and candidate summaries for review by the Talent Lead ● Coordinating interviews and supporting communication with candidates and hiring managers ● Maintaining accurate recruitment data and candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) ● Supporting recruitment tracking, reporting, and status updates ● Providing general administrative and operational support to the Talent Lead on talent acquisition activities Requirements for the Role To succeed in the role, you will have: ● A Bachelor’s degree (or be in your final year of study) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field ● A strong interest in talent acquisition and recruitment ● The ability to assess CVs against defined role requirements ● Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail ● Good written and verbal communication skills ● The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines ● Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) ● Residency in the Democratic Republic of Congo Desired Skills ● Exposure to recruitment or HR through internships or academic projects ● Experience using LinkedIn or recruitment platforms ● Understanding of recruitment in emerging markets or multi-country environments ● Fluency in French with working proficiency in English