Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jumia, a leading pan-African e-commerce platform, seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to oversee full-cycle recruitment processes across its operations in Nigeria. This role focuses on attracting, selecting, and engaging qualified candidates to support business growth while ensuring a positive candidate experience. The specialist will manage recruitment from sourcing to hiring, leveraging platforms like job boards, social media, and university partnerships to build talent pipelines for critical roles.

What it offers

The position involves full-cycle recruitment management, including sourcing candidates through multiple channels, maintaining talent pipelines, and executing recruitment processes. Responsibilities include screening resumes, coordinating interviews, managing candidate communications, and preparing offer letters. The role emphasizes building relationships with universities and professional networks for entry-level hiring and engaging passive candidates for specialized roles.

Who can apply

Applicants should have experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, and candidate engagement, with a focus on roles within a tech or e-commerce environment. Experience in Nigeria or Africa is preferred, though not explicitly required. No specific education level or nationality is stated, but the role is based in Nigeria.

How to apply

Applicants should submit their applications through the Jumia careers portal or directly via the provided contact details. No explicit steps beyond this are detailed in the source.

Good to know

This is a full-time position located in Nigeria. The role is part of Jumia’s Talent Acquisition team, which supports its mission to drive sustainable impact in Africa through technology and innovation.