Global Talent Acquisition Specialist II, Fluency in English & French

Catholic Relief Services

. Work with hiring managers to assess current and planned talent needs .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Ghana, Burkina Faso, BurundiMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent acquisition, including developing and maintaining candidate pipelines, conducting strategic interviews, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. Proficient in sourcing diverse candidates and collaborating with hiring managers to achieve high-quality hiring outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent AcquisitionDiversity SourcingApplicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Fluency in English and FrenchInternational Development Experience

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Hard Skills

Recruitment StrategiesCandidate AssessmentTalent Pipeline DevelopmentCompetency-Based InterviewsSystems Administration

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationCollaborationAdvisory SkillsEquity and Inclusion Advocacy

Tools & Technologies

Oracle Recruitment Cloud (ORC)TaleoSocial Media RecruitmentProfessional Networks

Certifications & Qualifications

AIRS CIR

Industry Keywords

Employment LawsEqual Employment OpportunityUS Government ContractsDonor RequirementsTalent Acquisition Initiatives

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with hiring managers to assess current and planned talent needs
Present qualified, diverse candidate slates aligned with CRS mission and values
Develop and maintain a large network of current and potential candidates for key positions
Develop and sustain relationships with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and provide talent acquisition guidance
Develop and maintain talent pipelines through targeted sourcing across social media, professional networks, industry associations, alumni communities, and other recruitment channels
Collaborate with hiring managers to design, implement, and monitor recruitment approaches for timely, high-quality hiring outcomes
Identify and secure highly qualified staff for major donor funding opportunities, including grants and contracts
Ensure potential candidates align with donor requirements and expectations
Act as an ambassador for CRS and articulate employee value propositions based on CRS opportunities, core values, and total compensation
Advise and support hiring managers in strategic and competency-based interviews
Partner with compensation and hiring managers to develop competitive and compliant employment offers
Ensure recruitment complies with employment laws, equal employment opportunity principles, CRS policies, and professional standards
Promote fairness, equity, and inclusion throughout the hiring process
Contribute to talent acquisition initiatives, projects, and organizational representation efforts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidates must be based in the CWARO region or a time zone closely aligned with it where CRS has a legal presence
Fluency in both written and spoken English and French is required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or any other related field
Minimum 4 years’ experience as a recruiter
Experience working with and sourcing diverse candidates
Experience working with applicant tracking systems (ATS)
Must be willing and able to travel up to 20%
International development experience
Experience using Oracle Recruitment Cloud (ORC) is preferred
Experience with Taleo is desirable
Prior experience as a systems administrator for an ATS is preferred, or strong desire to learn/do technical systems administration
AIRS CIR is preferred
Some knowledge of /experience with staffing for US government contracts

Benefits

Comp & perks

U.S. based staff: medical, dental, life insurance, vision, and a generous retirement savings plan
Benefits packages for successful candidates employed outside the U.S. are based on the country of employment/in-country office where the candidate will perform the role
Collaborative, mission-driven work culture committed to improving the lives of the poor throughout the world