Tophire Africa – Our client, a reputable player in the power sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Recruitment Specialist

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Power / Energy

About the Role

• Our client, a reputable player in the power sector, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Recruitment Specialist to join their team in Abuja. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, from identifying and engaging top experts to maintaining long-term professional relationships.
• This role focuses on sourcing and managing experts in the consulting, energy, environment, and sustainability sectors, while working closely with project managers to ensure top-quality talent acquisition for ongoing and upcoming projects.

Key Responsibilities
Expert Management:

• Develop and implement strategies to identify, recruit, and retain qualified experts.
• Represent the company at events, fairs, and conferences to strengthen the expert network.
• Advise project managers on recruitment strategies and expert engagement.
• Maintain and update the internal expert database.
• Build and sustain long-term relationships with professionals in relevant fields.

Project Acquisition:

• Analyze project Terms of Reference (ToR) and match requirements with expert profiles.
• Source, preselect, and interview top candidates through multiple channels including social media, networking, and direct outreach.
• Evaluate CVs, negotiate terms, and prepare documentation for proposals.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements and labor regulations.
• Adjust expert CVs for project proposals to highlight relevant skills and experience.

Project Implementation:

• Coordinate expert mobilization (travel, visa, insurance, accommodation).
• Manage contracting and onboarding of both short-term and long-term experts.
• Provide continuous engagement and support for deployed experts.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, or related field.
• 4–5 years’ experience in full-cycle recruitment, preferably within the energy, environment, or consulting sectors.
• Experience with donor-funded projects (e.g., EU, GIZ, World Bank) is a strong advantage.
• Proven ability in active sourcing, interviewing, and expert relationship management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong command of Microsoft Word (for CV formatting), Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with ATS systems is a plus.
• Fluency in English required; French or German is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel when required.
• High cultural awareness and adaptability in dealing with international professionals.

Salary
N500,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2025.