Recruitment and On-Boarding Officer

About this role

Nisir Microfinance Institution S.C is a leading microfinance institution in Ethiopia dedicated to providing trusted, need-based financial solutions to customers. Guided by our vision to be a beacon of swift and seamless financial solutions for underserved individuals and SMEs, we leverage intelligent systems and a people-centered approach to create sustainable value for our customers and stakeholders. To support our continued growth, strengthen our organizational capabilities, and expand our impact across Ethiopia, we are seeking qualified, motivated, and results-oriented professionals to join our team in the following positions. Junior System & Network Engineer Recruitment and On-Boarding Officer Purpose of the Job: To acquire the talent that Nisir requires and ensure early engagement of new staff by providing effective recruitment and on-boarding services across Nisir. Main duties and responsibilities: Prepare internal/external notices and advertisements for vacant positions, receive applications and testimonials of candidates for vacant posts, screen applicants for basic compliance with position qualifications; and summarize resumes for easier evaluation during follow-on steps. Respond to applicants’ inquiries both orally and in writing as required. Schedule paper examinations and interviews, communicate schedules to interview committee, and communicate these to applicants, in consultation with relevant functions. Conduct background and reference checks on shortlisted candidates to ensure the authenticity of information provided during candidates’ interview sessions. Communicate recruitment committee decisions to applicants. Provide job offer letters to newly recruited employees. Ensure completion of required pre-employment formalities such as medical check, criminal background certificate, registration with the social security fund, and due completion of all staff forms for record purposes. Provide employment letter and other relevant documents to the selected candidates Coordinate with the Learning and Development Officer to conduct induction and on-boarding of new employees. Maintain good relationships with appropriate employment sources such as Universities, Colleges, Employment Agencies, etc. Develop position management procedures and policies and coordinate the timely preparation and review of job descriptions and specifications. Support the Learning and Development Officer in developing and implementing a competency mapping framework and ensure the appropriate application of competency dictionaries in performance management, career development and other talent programs. Define and implement talent pipeline strategy and processes, and career mobility programs including the definition of competencies and career paths. Develop and recommend succession management strategies, policies, and program design, setting scope and boundaries for the talent pool and using it to identify succession gaps/ assess bench strength and performance and potential of the talent pool. Advice and support employees to realize their career development aspirations and oversee the implementation of a career progression scheme. Conduct leadership assessments, and design and implement appropriate executive/leadership development programs. Conduct culture, employee engagement and retention assessments and provide insights based on rigorous analysis of assessment data. Set employee satisfaction index, conduct satisfaction surveys and propose remedial actions. Provide feedback to Communities of Expertise to continually assess the effectiveness of recruiting tools and processes. Maintain a record of all recruitment and selection activities. Conduct exit interviews for employees whose employment contract terminates.