Recruitment Consultant for Coordination and Delivery
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ILRI is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to coordinate multiple concurrent recruitments, including advert preparation, application screening, interview coordination and background checks. The nine-month remote consultancy is open only to Kenyan nationals and requires a relevant degree, professional certification and at least seven years of recruitment experience.
- Nine-month consultancy supporting multiple concurrent recruitments.
- Open only to Kenyan nationals.
- Minimum seven years of recruitment experience.
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ILRI is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to coordinate multiple concurrent recruitments, including advert preparation, application screening, interview coordination and background checks. The nine-month remote consultancy is open only to Kenyan nationals and requires a relevant degree, professional certification and at least seven years of recruitment experience.
- Nine-month consultancy supporting multiple concurrent recruitments.
- Open only to Kenyan nationals.
- Minimum seven years of recruitment experience.
- Remote role associated with Nairobi.
- Applications close on November 06, 2026.
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ILRI Consultancy: Recruitment Consultant for Coordination and Delivery
ILRI - International Livestock Research Institute
Remote | Nairobi
Senior level
Speaks English
Application deadline: November 06, 2026 (6 days)
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Summary by Impactpool
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to assist the People and Culture team with multiple concurrent recruitments. The consultant will be responsible for coordinating recruitment activities, ensuring timely support for candidates and hiring managers, and maintaining accurate recruitment records. Key tasks include preparing advertisements, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and conducting background checks. This consultancy is open only to Kenyan Nationals and will last for nine months.
Candidate Requirements:
Degree in human resource management or related field
Relevant professional certification
At least seven years of recruitment experience
Experience in coordination and operational support
Strong operational recruitment skills
Proficiency in applicant tracking systems
Strong written and spoken English
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to engage a Recruitment Consultant to support the People and Culture (P&C) team with upcoming multiple concurrent recruitments. The consultant will provide coordination and delivery recruitment support, ensuring assigned recruitment activities are completed accurately and on time and that candidates, panels and hiring managers receive timely support.
ILRI is an international organisation working for better lives and better planet through livestock. ILRI’s mission emphasises the interconnections between people, animals, and the environment, aiming to improve the lives of more than 300 million people in low- and middle-income countries through livestock science that supports equitable and resilient livestock systems, ultimately contributing to food systems transformation with climate and environmental benefits. This mission is delivered through two core strategic objectives: co-designing and deploying sustainable, science-based livestock solutions, and leveraging science to inform and influence policy and investment decisions.
ILRI is a member of the CGIAR, a global research alliance that works to transform food, land and water systems in a climate crisis and is the only CGIAR centre dedicated to addressing multiple development challenges through sustainable livestock solutions.
Scope of Work for the Consultant
Prepare advertisements and support approved sourcing activities for assigned positions using approved job descriptions and criteria.
Screen applications and prepare documented longlists and candidate profiles for panel shortlisting; use approved recruitment technology with human review.
Coordinate candidate availability, assessments, interviews and panel logistics; prepare schedules, interview packs, assessment forms and candidate instructions.
Attend interviews and take accurate notes of candidate responses and panel discussions to support candidate assessment, selection decisions and the preparation of recruitment records and reports
Conduct reference and other approved background checks, document findings and escalate discrepancies to P&C.
Update applicant tracking systems and recruitment records, maintain complete electronic files and provide weekly status updates for assigned positions.
Work closely with the senior recruitment consultant on agreed schedules and priorities, flag delays promptly, and complete assigned follow-up and handover actions.
The consultant reports to the Senior Consultant/ Interim Head of People and Culture or designate. Day-to-day activities will be coordinated with the senior recruitment consultant under P&C direction. ILRI retains responsibility for shortlisting, selection, employment terms, approvals, offers and appointments.
The consultant must declare conflicts, protect personal data, observe safeguarding and ethical recruitment requirements, and charge no fees to candidates. All outputs belong to ILRI.
FINAL PRODUCTS
Agreed activity schedule for assigned positions aligned with the consolidated recruitment plan.
Advertisements, documented longlists and profiles, assessment and interview materials, consolidated results, recruitment reports and approved check reports.
Accurate recruitment records and weekly status updates for assigned positions.
Monthly progress report on completed outputs and outstanding tasks; complete recruitment files and final handover of pending actions.
Consultancy Fee:
By mutual agreement based on agreed milestones and deliverables
Post location:
ILRI Nairobi campus, remote or other agreed locations.
Duration:
Nine months; contract dates to be confirmed.
Terms of Appointment:
This consultancy is only open to Kenyan Nationals.
Essential skills and qualifications
The interested candidates should possess:
Degree in human resource management, business administration or a related field. Relevant professional certification is required.
At least seven years of relevant recruitment experience at officer including coordination and operational support for several concurrent recruitments. Experience supporting technical and business support roles is required; international research, development or non-profit experience is an advantage.
Strong operational recruitment, screening, interview coordination, candidate communication and records management skills. Highly organised, responsive and attentive to detail, with proficiency in applicant tracking systems and recruitment reporting.
Strong written and spoken English.
How to apply:
Applicant should their CV stating their qualification and experience in the relevant areas expected for the position with a covering letter justifying the candidature for the position to the Head of People and Culture, by clicking on the
"Apply Now
" tab below on or before 6 November 2026
.
The position title and reference number
PC/06/2026
should be clearly marked on the subject line of the cover letter.
We thank all applicants for their interest in working for ILRI. Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
.
ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training).
To find out more about ILRI, visit our websites at
http://www.ilri.org/
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer
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Summary by Impactpool
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to assist the People and Culture team with multiple concurrent recruitments. The consultant will be responsible for coordinating recruitment activities, ensuring timely support for candidates and hiring managers, and maintaining accurate recruitment records. Key tasks include preparing advertisements, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and conducting background checks. This consultancy is open only to Kenyan Nationals and will last for nine months.
Candidate Requirements:
Degree in human resource management or related field
Relevant professional certification
At least seven years of recruitment experience
Experience in coordination and operational support
Strong operational recruitment skills
Proficiency in applicant tracking systems
Strong written and spoken English
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ILRI Consultancy: Recruitment Consultant for Coordination and Delivery
ILRI - International Livestock Research Institute
Remote | Nairobi
Senior level
Speaks English
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