Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UGHE is a transformative initiative designed to provide educational opportunities to African youth, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, including females, refugees and displaced persons, and youth with disabilities. This program offers comprehensive scholarships and additional support services, ensuring that scholars can focus on their academic and personal development. The program equips scholars with the skills and knowledge necessary to become effective leaders in global health delivery through a holistic approach that includes mentorship, leadership training, and community engagement. Ultimately, this initiative not only enhances the employability of graduates but also contributes to breaking the cycle of poverty, narrowing gender disparities, and improving health outcomes across the continent.
Role Overview
The Recruitment, Gender, and Inclusion Coordinator leads efforts to attract a diverse pool of candidates for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, with a particular focus on underrepresented groups, including women, refugees, and youth with disabilities. This role involves developing and implementing inclusive recruitment strategies, collaborating with community organizations, and ensuring that recruitment practices align with the program's diversity goals, acting as a key link between UGHE and stakeholders to ensure a smooth recruitment experience. The Coordinator will also provide training and support to staff involved in the recruitment process, fostering an inclusive environment. By championing gender equity and inclusion, the Coordinator plays a critical role in shaping a diverse and equitable academic community.
The Recruitment, Gender, and Inclusion Coordinator will work to ensure that recruitment practices align with the program’s diversity and inclusion goals. This position requires a strong understanding of gender issues and best practices in inclusive recruitment.

Responsibilities
Inclusive Recruitment Strategies
Develop and implement innovative recruitment approaches to attract diverse candidates, with a focus on underrepresented groups such as women, refugees and displaced persons, and persons with disabilities.
Ensure outreach strategies align with the program's commitment to equity and inclusion.
Utilize sourcing strategies to attract qualified candidates through networking and referrals.
Support with the applicant tracking systems (ATS) to maintain candidate information and track progress through the recruitment pipeline
Candidate Engagement and Placement
• Actively engage with prospective candidates through tailored communication and support.
• Oversee the placement and onboarding of scholars, ensuring a smooth transition into the program.
Community and Institutional Partnerships
• Collaborate with community organizations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to enhance outreach efforts.
• Foster relationships with partners to strengthen the pipeline of qualified and diverse candidates.
Program Awareness
• Organize and participate in events, workshops, and campaigns to promote the program and its commitment to inclusion.
• Support in the use of targeted communication channels to raise awareness about the program's objectives and benefits.
Monitoring and Reporting
• Track recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach and inclusion efforts.
• Prepare regular reports on recruitment outcomes and suggest strategies for continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience
• Master’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in recruitment, diversity and inclusion programs, or gender-focused initiatives.
• Strong understanding of inclusive recruitment strategies and best practices, particularly for underrepresented groups.
• Experience working with community organizations, refugee-led organizations, educational institutions, and other key stakeholders to drive outreach and engagement.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage recruitment pipelines and onboarding processes effectively.
• Familiarity with gender equality, disability inclusion, and refugee rights in the context of education or workforce development is highly desirable.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

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