Director, Global Talent Acquisition
Quick answer
GiveDirectly is seeking a Director, Global Talent Acquisition to manage a team of recruiters and coordinators in East Africa. The role involves building global recruiting functions and managing talent acquisition operations.
- Role
- Director, Global Talent Acquisition
- Organization
- GiveDirectly
- Location
- Fully remote but must overlap with East Africa Time by at least 3 hours
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Director
- Category
- Human Resources
The role
The Director, Global Talent Acquisition will manage a team of managers and IC recruiters and coordinators based primarily in East Africa to build the machinery needed for global recruiting functions.
What you'll do
- Manage and coach the team to develop as true business partners
- Build a team culture of accountability, proactive ownership, and continuous improvement
- Create clarity on roles, workload, and capacity across the team
- Establish recruiting metrics that matter and use them to drive decisions
- Develop and embed structured interview frameworks and calibration practices
What it takes
- 7+ years of talent acquisition experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
- Experience recruiting across Sub-Saharan Africa and other global markets
- Demonstrated experience scaling a TA function through hypergrowth or significant organizational change
- Strong command of recruiting operations, including ATS management and data metrics
- Experience enabling hiring managers through structured interviewing, calibration, and role kick-off discipline
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health benefits plan, flexible paid time off, allowances for desk setup and learning & development
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is fully remote but must overlap with East Africa Time by at least 3 hours.
What is the compensation package like?
Compensation details are not specified in the posting, but it includes a base salary and bonus potential. Benefits include health insurance, flexible paid time off, and allowances for desk setup and learning & development.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the organization's application process.
Is this role remote?
Yes, the role is fully remote but must overlap with East Africa Time by at least 3 hours.
What are the key qualifications required for this position?
Key qualifications include 7+ years of talent acquisition experience, leadership roles in scaling TA functions, and strong command of recruiting operations.
How to apply
Apply directly on GiveDirectly's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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