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About this Talent Acquisition Specialist - Jumia (Full Time) role at Jumia

Jumia · Onsite · Nigeria

About Jumia:

Jumia is a leading pan-African e-commerce platform. Its mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to customers, while helping businesses grow as they use Jumia's platform to better reach and serve customers.

Jumia is built around a marketplace and supported by a proprietary logistics business [Jumia Logistics] and a digital payment and fintech platform [Jumia Pay]. With over 3,000 employees, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating a sustainable impact in Africa.

In April 2019, Jumia was the first Tech company in Africa to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

What you’ll do:

         Sourcing & Talent Pipeline

  • Source candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, and professional networks
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and high-volume roles
  • Develop relationships with universities and professional associations for entry-level hiring
  • Identify and engage passive candidates for specialized positions
  • Track sourcing effectiveness and adjust strategies based on results

 

          Recruitment Execution

  • Execute full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions using Jumia's recruitment system (Greenhouse)
  • Screen resumes, conduct preliminary interviews, and coordinate assessment processes
  • Manage candidate communications and provide regular updates to hiring managers
  • Coordinate interview logistics and participate in candidate selection discussions
  • Prepare and extend offer letters in collaboration with HR Operations
  • Support onboarding coordination for new hires

                 Recruitment Analytics

  • Maintain accurate records in Greenhouse for all recruitment activities
  • Track key recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rates)
  • Prepare regular recruitment status reports for country leadership
  • Identify bottlenecks in the recruitment process and propose solutions

              Employer Branding

  • Support employer branding initiatives at the country level
  • Represent Jumia at career fairs and recruitment events
  • Ensure positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
  • Contribute content for careers page and social media related to local hiring

 

      



















             

 

                        Stakeholder Management

  • Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their talent needs
  • Educate hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and selection criteria
  • Provide market insights on talent availability and compensation trends
  • Collaborate with Head of HRs & HR Business Partners on workforce planning and talent needs

Skills & Requirements

  • 2–4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or a related HR role.
  • Strong understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding.
  • Experience managing multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast-paced environment and in different Market.
  • Good knowledge of candidate screening, interviewing, assessment, and selection techniques.
  • Experience using ATS/recruitment systems; Greenhouse experience is an advantage.
  • Strong sourcing skills across job boards, LinkedIn, social media, and professional networks.
  • Experience building and maintaining talent pipelines for critical and high-volume positions.
  • Creative approach to sourcing and attracting diverse talent.

We Offer:

  • A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
  • A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
  • The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
  • An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders
 
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About Jumia

We believe that technology has the potential to transform everyday life in Africa, for the better. We built Jumia to help consumers access millions of goods and services conveniently and at the best prices while opening up a new way for sellers to reach consumers and grow their businesses.

We are looking for talented people with a passion for Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey!

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