Recruitment & Operations Specialist, Global People Operations
Nairobi
Posted 03 April, 2026
Deadline 17 April, 2026
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Human Resources and RecruitmentFull-TimeMid-level(3-5 yrs)
Job Description
IDinsight is an international development organization that helps policymakers and managers make socially impactful decisions using rigorous evidence. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, “get stuff done” teammate with 3-5 years of relevant experience to join our Global People Operations team. Reporting to the Manager of Global Operations based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Specialist will lead organizational recruitment initiatives and support various people operations workstreams.
Responsibilities
Owning Org-Wide Recruitment
Lead and oversee global recruiting drives for teams hiring across multiple geographies, in conjunction with the Global Operations team.
Lead organizational recruitment initiatives to ensure IDinsight teams are achieving their hiring goals; execute on global recruiting strategies to ensure IDinsight is finding and winning the best talent in the sector.
Partner with regional operations and functional teams to understand hiring needs and provide timely, high-quality support.
Manage end-to-end recruiting processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer management.
Track recruiting metrics and pipeline data to inform hiring decisions and improve process efficiency.
Improving Recruitment Processes
Analyze recruiting metrics and pipeline data to identify process improvements and enhance efficiency.
Develop and maintain global recruiting strategies, including building and nurturing relationships with US, UK, and other international universities to connect with students and plan global recruiting events.
Continuously optimize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) for better data integrity and positive candidate experience.
People Experience & People Operations
As a secondary focus, this role will act as a reliable execution partner across people operations workstreams, including:
Onboarding: Coordinate onboarding logistics and materials, maintain onboarding content and systems, and support onboarding sessions to ensure new hires have a smooth start.
Employee Transitions: Support the coordination and tracking of employee transitions, including promotions, relocations, and leave processes.
Performance Reviews: Support the execution of performance review cycles, managing timelines and follow-ups, handling system administration (Lattice), and assisting with promotion processes.
Offboarding: Support offboarding processes, including managing checklists, updating systems, and maintaining alumni records.
Employee Experience & Culture: Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, team culture, and overall employee experience across Global and Regional Operations teams.
Qualifications
3-5+ years of professional experience in talent acquisition, people operations, human resources, operations, or international development.
Proven track record in full-cycle recruiting, ideally within non-profit, development, or mission-driven organizations.
Demonstrated experience managing and optimizing an Applicant Tracking System.
Experience partnering directly with hiring managers to define role requirements and align on candidate profiles.
Proven ability to source and engage passive candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, university networks, and other talent channels.
Detail- and execution-oriented, with the ability to take a task from high-level strategic idea to rapid execution with a large amount of autonomy.
Demonstrated track record as a self-starter and leader, comfortable with ambiguity and dynamic environments.
Strong communicator in multiple formats (written, public speaking, teamwork, and upward management).
Strong desire for professional growth and development, with a track record of openness to feedback.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the IDinsight career portal. Visit IDinsight on idinsight.bamboohr.com to submit your application.
