People Associate (Recruitment & Talent Management)

A core contributing factor to the influence Instiglio has had thus far includes our collaborative, highly skilled and diverse team. We are a team of 60+ people, representing 15+ nationalities, with offices in Colombia, Kenya, Morocco and the USA. Our team of practitioners has extensive development and government experience, including previous roles in international development banks, national governments, multilateral agencies, INGOs and academia.

Operations at Instiglio are executed by a small and effective team in a dynamic and innovative environment. Working in a stable start-up that is in the second phase of growth with a strong financial pipeline, Instiglio Services Team constantly shifts between developing and improving systems and processes. This is largely to accommodate organizational growth and executing on the nuts and bolts to keep the organization running smoothly. The Global People Team oversees HR-related matters in the organisation.  

As Instiglio is rapidly expanding both in Latam and in Africa, the Global People team continues to transform and specialize, currently growing two sub-teams: one for Talent Acquisition and one for Talent Management. Our model will also allow for individuals to grow in both areas to accommodate our people's interests and growth.

As part of the Global People Team, the incumbent will play an instrumental role in identifying, acquiring, assessing, and hiring & onboarding skilled people to meet organizational needs in order to grow the next generation of international development practitioners at Instiglio. The role will also include ensuring operational efficiency and effectiveness by supporting the design and execution of initiatives, programs, and processes related to Instiglio’s HR operations, Employee Lifecycle and internal people operations of the Morocco Team. This position offers a career path, filled with growth and development opportunities within the organization.

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage the candidate life cycle, from the initial application through the final job offer, ensuring a good candidate experience throughout the process. 
• Maintain a pipeline of talent to minimize team vulnerabilities; employ a variety of recruiting approaches, both traditional and non-traditional, to source and attract new talent.
• Establish and maintain relationships with universities and other sources of potential applicants to create a steady stream of talent.
• Develop and manage recruitment materials, such as job descriptions and interview guides.
• Support the outreach and recruitment process for local and international hires for all our teams.
• Support the implementation of onboarding plans to introduce new team members to our work and culture.
  Support talent acquisition projects as required. 

Talent Management

• Lead in HR operational aspects such as people-related reporting and administration of benefits (e.g., medical insurance) for the Morocco office. 
• Execute payroll processing by providing relevant employee information (e.g., new hires, leavers), coordinating and sharing with Finance.
• Coordinate safety and health initiatives and act as champion people representative in the country office.
• Execute off-boarding plans.
• Support, develop, and execute well-being programs to foster employee engagement and build the organizational culture.
• Maintain custody of updated and accurate in-country employee and general HR records in a confidential and secure manner, in full compliance with statutory requirements and regulations.
• Analyze the results of internal measurement tools to inform the development of people management strategies, programs, initiatives, and activities.
• Support the Global People team as required.

We are growing a team of resourceful go-getters who are driven by our mission, curious about the world, and dedicated to a life of learning. An ideal candidate will have:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources,  Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Psychology, or related fields. 
  
• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant work experience as a human resources generalist. Experience in consulting or international development organizations is desirable.
• Knowledge and specific experience:
  • Experience in talent acquisition and onboarding.
  • Experience running international recruitment processes.
  • Running well-being activities.
  • Working in multicultural teams. 
  • Knowledge and experience of the Moroccan and larger Francophone context is desirable. 
• Knowledge in software: Advanced skills in all Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Excel and Word), Applicant Tracking System and a HRIS. Experience using Google Workspace (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms, etc.), Greenhouse ATS and Bamboo HR would be a plus.
• Languages: Exceptional written and oral communication skills in English (C1) and French  (C1). Proficiency in Moroccan Darija would be a plus.
• Skills:
  • Teamwork skills with the ability to work autonomously.
  • Strong execution and process management with impeccable attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
  • Strong structured thinking and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work comfortably and communicate effectively in a multinational, culturally diverse, and virtual environment.
    
  • Ability to manage competing, high-priority demands in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to learn and grow.

Every day, your work will aim for impact, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. You will get to support teams managing impactful projects, be exposed to a wide range of methods, the international environment, room for taking responsibility and a chance to collaborate with our diverse teams.

Associates at Instiglio have a chance to develop a variety of skills, own or support in initiatives, with the guidance of more experienced senior staff. A mentorship system and development plans are in place to ensure that staff receive proper support in their professional development.

The incumbent will be based in our Rabat office and the opportunity is only open to individuals with a right to work in Morocco. Instiglio has adopted a hybrid working model i.e., a minimum of two (2) days a week at the office for face-to-face connections. Instiglio offers generous benefits, which include personal days, remote work days, travel and health insurance, a company holiday additional to vacation, and parental leave, among others.

Submit your application by attaching an English version of your CV and cover letter. In your cover letter answer the following questions: (1) Why are you a good fit for this role? (2) What is your motivation to apply to Instiglio? We will review applications on a rolling-basis. 

This role is only open to Moroccan citizens.

 

Instiglio is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to giving everyone a fair go.