Short Term Recruitment Consultant Associate

Job TypeContractQualificationBA/BSc/HNDExperience3 - 5 yearsLocationNairobiJob FieldConsultancy , Human Resources / HR

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a targeted, county-specific recruitment plan for the single assigned county, identifying the most effective local sourcing channels (community structures, CDDCs, FPOs, SACCOs, churches, mosques, youth/women groups, existing databases).
• Proactively identify and source suitable candidates through personal networks, community leaders, and grassroots structures within the assigned county only.
• Screen applications and CVs against agreed job criteria (experience, local knowledge, diversity targets).
• Conduct preliminary telephone or in-person interviews to assess fit, motivation, and competence.
• Perform reference checks on shortlisted candidates.
• Prepare a high-quality shortlist with detailed candidate profiles, interview notes, reference summaries, and clear recommendations.
• Coordinate logistics and scheduling for final interviews with the Selistar Management Services / CPHRM team.
• Prioritize diversity targets (women, youth, vulnerable and marginalized groups) throughout the process.
• Deliver all outputs within the agreed 10-day timeline.

Deliverables

• Detailed recruitment plan for the county
• Minimum 8 shortlisted candidates for Regional Business Manager and 30 Business Coaches
• Completed candidate profiles and reference check reports
• Final shortlist submitted to Selistaer Management Services by end of Day 10

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years’ hands-on recruitment experience, preferably in agriculture, rural development, or community-based projects.
• Strong local networks and knowledge of the target county (community structures, language, local dynamics).
• Proven success in recruiting field-based roles (extension workers, agribusiness, cooperative staff).
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

• Develop a targeted, county-specific recruitment plan for the single assigned county, identifying the most effective local sourcing channels (community structures, CDDCs, FPOs, SACCOs, churches, mosques, youth/women groups, existing databases).
• Proactively identify and source suitable candidates through personal networks, community leaders, and grassroots structures within the assigned county only.
• Screen applications and CVs against agreed job criteria (experience, local knowledge, diversity targets).
• Conduct preliminary telephone or in-person interviews to assess fit, motivation, and competence.
• Perform reference checks on shortlisted candidates.
• Prepare a high-quality shortlist with detailed candidate profiles, interview notes, reference summaries, and clear recommendations.
• Coordinate logistics and scheduling for final interviews with the Selistar Management Services / CPHRM team.
• Prioritize diversity targets (women, youth, vulnerable and marginalized groups) throughout the process.
• Deliver all outputs within the agreed 10-day timeline.

• Strong local networks and knowledge of the target county (community structures, language, local dynamics).
• Proven success in recruiting field-based roles (extension workers, agribusiness, cooperative staff).
• Excellent interviewing, assessment, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines.

• Minimum 3–5 years’ hands-on recruitment experience, preferably in agriculture, rural development, or community-based projects.
• BA/BSc/HND