Tana is a career launchpad for tech-savvy Kenyan youth. We believe that borders shouldn't constrain talent, and our mission is to create global opportunities for you to earn, learn, and build the future!

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Position overview

We are seeking a Recruiter to source, attract, and hire top talent for one of our client partners.

The role will be placed with a boutique US recruiting firm that works with top-tier health tech and AI startups, and is focused on hiring key sales, marketing and operations roles.

You will play a key role in sourcing and identifying qualified candidates, conducting interviews and skills assessments, and ensuring a smooth hiring experience.

This role requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively source and headhunt candidates using a variety of channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, talent databases, referrals, and creative sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct market mapping and talent research to identify target companies, profiles, and candidate pools.
• Engage passive candidates through personalized outreach and relationship-building, clearly communicating opportunities and value propositions.
• Screen and assess candidates through initial calls and structured interviews to evaluate skills, experience, and overall fit.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and/or clients to understand role requirements and refine sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of candidate interactions, pipelines, and hiring progress.
• Contribute to improving sourcing strategies, tools, and processes over time.

Requirements:

• Eligible to work in Kenya.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in recruitment or talent sourcing.
• Proven experience or strong interest in headhunting and proactive sourcing, including engaging passive candidates.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, common ATS).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess candidate profiles and identify high-potential talent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple pipelines and priorities simultaneously.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership.
• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments is a plus.

Admin:

This is a full-time, fully remote role based in Kenya.

Work hours: approx 3pm-12am EAT (to align with the US).

If selected, you will be hired by Tana and embedded full-time with our client.

• Proactively source and headhunt candidates using a variety of channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, talent databases, referrals, and creative sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Conduct market mapping and talent research to identify target companies, profiles, and candidate pools.
• Engage passive candidates through personalized outreach and relationship-building, clearly communicating opportunities and value propositions.
• Screen and assess candidates through initial calls and structured interviews to evaluate skills, experience, and overall fit.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and/or clients to understand role requirements and refine sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of candidate interactions, pipelines, and hiring progress.
• Contribute to improving sourcing strategies, tools, and processes over time.

• Proven experience or strong interest in headhunting and proactive sourcing, including engaging passive candidates.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, common ATS).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess candidate profiles and identify high-potential talent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple pipelines and priorities simultaneously.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership.

• Eligible to work in Kenya.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in recruitment or talent sourcing.
• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments is a plus.