Who We Are International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals works across more than 30 offices worldwide. Together, we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion people, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe the way we work is as important as the results we achieve, and we provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. The Need For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered work to protect vulnerable people from violence. Nine out of nine times in the past decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence by 50–85% for very large populations living in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking a Recruiter, Africa to manage full‑cycle recruiting across a diverse regional portfolio of roles, partnering closely with hiring managers, the Regional HR Director, and Global Talent Acquisition to deliver effective, compliant, and mission‑aligned hiring solutions across Africa. This position is based in IJM’s Ghana office and follows a hybrid working model. It reports to the HR Director and is only available for candidates with the right to work in Ghana. Responsibilities Manage full life‑cycle recruiting for a broad and complex mix of roles across Africa, including regular, fixed‑term, contract, temporary, and cross‑regional positions; Build strong, consultative partnerships with hiring managers, Regional HR colleagues, and the HR Director to align recruitment strategies with regional workforce needs; Conduct intake meetings with hiring managers to clarify role requirements, recruitment approaches, and evaluation criteria; Leverage advanced sourcing techniques, market research, and professional networks to identify and engage active and passive candidates across Africa and relevant global talent markets; Review applications, conduct phone screens, and recommend qualified candidates to hiring managers; Manage interview processes to ensure all interviewers conduct meaningful, professional, and fair assessments; Advise hiring managers throughout interviews, debriefs, and offer negotiations to support high-quality hiring decisions; Partner with hiring managers, the HR Director, Regional HR, and Global Talent Acquisition to create competitive offers, coordinate approvals, and present offers in a compelling and compliant manner; Use data, insights, and talent trends to advise hiring managers and continuously refine recruitment strategies; Ensure recruiting practices comply with applicable regional and country‑specific employment requirements, Safer Recruitment standards, safeguarding principles, data protection expectations, and IJM policies throughout the hiring lifecycle; Maintain accurate candidate and hiring data within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), Workday, and related regional reporting tools; Coordinate interview scheduling, logistics, assessment documentation, and job posting processes; Supporting the HR Director with other activities in the HR department as necessary. Support onboarding coordination to ensure a positive transition for new hires; Collaborate with Regional HR, Global Mobility, vendors, and agency partners to support cross‑regional and specialized hiring needs; and Participate in IJM’s community of spiritual formation. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, or equivalent professional experience preferred; Minimum of five (5) years of full life‑cycle recruiting experience; Experience and exposure to other areas of core HR function is added advantage. Demonstrated experience recruiting across multiple countries or markets, preferably within Africa and across early career through senior-level roles; Advanced sourcing expertise, with a proven ability to identify, engage, and convert passive candidates in hard‑to‑fill talent markets; Experience advising hiring managers on recruitment strategy, interview processes, and offer decisions; Familiarity with Africa practices, recruiting compliance requirements, data protection expectations, and ethical hiring practices, with the ability to navigate country‑specific requirements through appropriate HR and legal guidance; Experience using ATS and HCM systems, with Workday Recruiting preferred; Ability to manage multiple searches with strong organization, judgment, and attention to detail; Global and regional hiring exposure strongly preferred, particularly across Africa; Blend of corporate in-house and agency recruitment experience strongly preferred. Critical Qualities: Eager commitment to IJM's Core Values: Christian, Professional and Bridge-Building; A mature faith in Christianity demonstrated through daily life, character and service. Modelling the IJM values of professional, bridge-building and Christian; Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion; Proactive, adaptable, and solution oriented; Clear and professional communicator; Collaborative team player who supports others; and Adept at managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Application Process: Upload resume, cover letter, and statement of faith* in one PDF document via Workday. *What is a statement of faith? A statement of faith should describe your Christian faith and how you see it as relevant to your involvement with IJM. The statement can either be incorporated into the cover letter or submitted as a separate document and should include, at a minimum, a description of your spiritual disciplines (prayer, study, etc.) and your current fellowship or place of worship. IJM holds strict safeguarding principles and a zero tolerance to violations of the Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, and Code of Ethics. Candidate selection is based on technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring criteria subject to assessing the candidate’s value congruence and thorough background, police clearance, and reference check processes. IJM requires a background check, police clearance and thorough review of references with an employment offer and/or employment contract. International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,300 professionals are at work worldwide in over 20 countries. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve.  Learn more about our work at ijm.org Visit our careers site below to learn about benefits, what it is like to work at IJM and to see frequently asked questions. https://www.ijm.org/careers IJM is a leader in the global effort to safeguard vulnerable people. In compliance with International Safeguarding Standards (UNICEF, IASC 6 core principles on PSEA, IASC Minimum operating standards on PSEA and CHS) we commit to a zero-tolerance policy and to take measures to prevent harm against anyone who comes into contact with IJM and its work. By choosing to move forward in the assessment and hiring process you are affirming you will abide by IJM’s Safeguarding Policy, Protection against Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy, Code of Ethics and related procedures.

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