Regional Recruitment Specialist, East Africa, Madagascar, and Western Indian Ocean (EAMWIO) 

Position Overview

The Regional Recruitment Specialist will lead recruitment planning and execution across the East Africa, Madagascar, and Western Indian Ocean (EAMWIO) region. This role manages the complete recruitment lifecycle, from role profiling through onboarding, while applying best practices to attract diverse, qualified candidates.

Reports To

Regional HR Business Partner, EAMWIO Region

Location

Africa Regional Hub – Kigali, Rwanda

Position Type

Full-time, Regional Scope

Key Collaborators

• Regional HR Business Partner
• Country HR Managers
• Africa Talent Lead
• Country Directors
• Hiring Managers

About the EAMWIO Region

The EAMWIO Region is one of WCS's 13 Global Regional Programs, spanning Mozambique, Madagascar, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, and Kenya.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment planning and execution
• Develop role profiles and requisition management
• Source and select qualified candidates through proactive outreach
• Prepare offer documentation and manage hiring processes
• Coordinate onboarding of new hires
• Apply best practices to attract diverse talent pools
• Partner with HR colleagues and leadership teams on recruitment strategy

About the Organization

Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is the world's premier wildlife conservation organization. WCS operates programs spanning entire oceans and more than 3 million biologically critical square miles across nearly 60 countries. The organization combines global reach with best-in-class science, on-the-ground protection work with local and indigenous communities, education through world-class zoos and aquariums, and strategic partnerships and policy influence. With 4,000 diverse team members worldwide, WCS collectively advances its conservation mission.