Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition

Title : Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition
Reports To: Talent Acquisition Manager
Department: People & Culture   
Location: Nairobi, with some travel across Kenya
 
About Food4Education
Food4Education is an award-winning, African-led nonprofit tackling classroom hunger with a locally rooted, scalable model. Building on more than a decade of learning by doing, we’re powering a new school feeding industry and sharing our blueprint to scale sustainable, nutritious and affordable school feeding programs across Africa. Today, we serve over 600,000 learners daily in Kenya, but what we deliver goes beyond the meal. Each plate improves nutrition, fuels learning, and creates jobs that uplift entire communities. We are an experienced, trusted non-profit partner that operates with the excellence of a global business, reinvesting the value we create into local economies.
Over the past decade, F4E has scaled its reach exponentially, serving 160 million cumulative meals since its inception, and growing from just 25 children fed daily in 2012 to over 600,000 learners receiving meals every single day in 2026. With our presence now spanning 13 counties, we’re delivering daily meals to children in 1,650+ public schools and ECD centers. Parents pay for these meals through a mobile money system linked to NFC wristbands, which their children wear and ‘Tap2Eat’ in under 5 seconds to access their meal. 
F4E is growing quickly. Our mission is to scale a model that prioritises efficient supply chain management and sustainable sourcing, so we can continue lowering the cost of school meals. We have served over 150,000,000 meals since 2012 and are expanding to reach 1 million learners in Kenya by 2027 and another 2 million across Africa by 2030.
Our Values
At Food for Education, our values are guiding principles that provide us with purpose and direction and set the tone for our interactions with all stakeholders:

• Build with excellence and curiosity - We’re not afraid to try new things and iterate as much as we can to find the best and most efficient way to get results; 
• Be the change you seek - We acknowledge that continuous improvement is a shared responsibility; 
• We do what we say; and say what we do - We embrace an ownership mentality;
• Ask why; and commit - Share openly and question respectfully, and commit fully. When we understand the why, we are able to work with a purpose

About the Role
As a Senior Associate, Talent Acquisition, you will play a key role in sourcing, attracting, and  engaging top talent to join our organisation. You will collaborate closely with hiring  managers and HR partners to ensure a seamless recruitment process and provide an  exceptional candidate experience.
Responsibilities

Sourcing and Screening

• Utilise various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking,  and employee referrals, to identify and attract qualified candidates.

• Screen resumes and conduct initial phone interviews to assess candidate  qualifications, skills, and fit for open positions. 

Candidate Engagement

• Serve as the main point of contact for candidates throughout the recruitment  process, providing timely updates and feedback.

• Maintain communication with candidates to ensure a positive candidate experience  and promote the employer brand.

• Ensure all applicants for all roles have been closed out within a timely manner, and  feedback is provided where applicable  

Coordination and Logistics

• Schedule interviews, coordinate interview logistics, and manage candidate travel  arrangements where applicable.

• Prepare interview materials and assist hiring managers in conducting effective  interviews.  

Data Management  

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the applicant tracking  system (ATS) and other recruitment tools.  

• Support in generating reports and metrics to track recruitment activity and analyse  key performance indicators (KPIs).  

Employer Branding  

• Assist in the development and implementation of employer branding initiatives to  attract top talent.

• Support social media recruitment efforts by creating and sharing engaging content  to showcase the company culture and employment opportunities.  

Compliance and Documentation  

• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment and data protection laws &  regulations throughout the recruitment process.

• Prepare and distribute employment-related documentation, including offer letters  and onboarding materials.

• Any other duties and roles assigned to you by your manager. 

Desired Candidate Profile 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5 Years of experience in talent acquisition/recruitment  

• Experience working in an agency and in-house

• Excellent Data skills with high comfort levels working with Excel

• Proven ability to source and attract qualified candidates using various methods and  tools.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build  relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage  multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment software.

• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.  

• Passion for talent acquisition and a commitment to delivering a positive candidate  experience. 

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Does this sound like you? 

• Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business or any other related field
• At least 6 years of work experience, working preferably in Talent Acquisition.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, employment law, and HR compliance.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
• Demonstrated success in developing employer branding initiatives.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently while ensuring follow-through on all initiatives
• Strategic thinker with keen attention to detail and a strong ability to execute strategy.
• Solutions-oriented with a positive, 'can-do' attitude, able to prioritize tasks, and navigate shifting demands effectively
• Passionate commitment to F4E’s vision and values
• Collaborative mindset, a can-do attitude and the ability to work across departments effectively
• Strong analytical, written, and leadership skills with a focus on meeting deadlines.

We are an equal-opportunity employer 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. 
Career Growth and Development 
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You will have weekly check-ins with your manager, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You will have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding, long-term career.
  
We aim to contact all our applicants, but due to the high volume of applications only short-listed candidates are contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks your application might not be successful on this occasion. This does not mean you will not be considered for future roles so please keep an eye on our job board and apply for positions that match your skills and experience.