Recruitment & Workforce Development Manager

Zimbabwe

Recruitment & Workforce Development / Full-Time / In-Person

Job Title:

Location:

This position is based in Harare, though the Recruitment & Workforce Development Manager may be asked to travel around the country from time to time.

Employment Type:

This is a full-time, in-person position with potential for hybrid remote work. At times, the Recruitment & Workforce Development Manager may be expected to work after-hours and on weekends to accommodate for events and workshops. After hours time will be deducted from the normal work week.

Position Overview:

The primary objective of the Recruitment & Workforce Development Manager will be to help 100% of Uncommon students gain employment in the technology industry. This role will include working and mentoring Uncommon students and staff, as well as cultivating relationships with employment partners.

The Recruitment & Workforce Development Manager will report directly to the Country Manager and CEO and is expected to be a self-motivated, ambitious leader who is eager to support Uncommon’s next phase of growth and help all Uncommon community members launch their technology careers.

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Designing and implementing comprehensive recruitment strategies to help match 100% of our students and graduates with full-time tech employment.
Researching and identifying employment opportunities in the tech industry that align with the skills and interests of program participants.
Establishing relationships with tech companies, startups, and IT firms to explore job openings, internships, apprenticeships, and other career pathways.
Providing career counseling, guidance, and support to program participants to help them identify their career goals, strengths, and areas for development.
Building and maintaining relationships with tech industry professionals, hiring managers, recruiters, and HR professionals to expand employment opportunities for program participants.
Tracking, documenting and reporting on the employment outcomes of program participants, including job placements, retention rates, and salary levels.

Requirements:

Requirements include but are not limited to:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field of study.
5+ years of professional experience.
Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills (with an emphasis on writing).
Great organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to important details.
Ability to strategize, innovate and lead with little supervision.
An incredible passion for our mission.

Nice to Haves:

It is an added plus if you have:

International academic or work experience.
Experience working with startups, small/medium sized nonprofits or growing a tech-savvy business.
An authentic desire to make impact through your work.

Organizational Background

Uncommon is a nonprofit Trust organization established under Zimbabwean law in 2018.

Vision: A world where everyone, everywhere, has access to technology resources, education and employment opportunities.

Mission: To provide free digital education and employment training to young adults from underserved communities around the world.

Goal: To make Zimbabwe the most tech literate country in Africa, and then replicate our model in developing communities around the world.

In 2023, Uncommon provided free computer coding lessons to over 5,000 primary and secondary students in Harare and Bulawayo, and trained more than 100 unemployed young adults for the technology workforce. In 2024, Uncommon is on pace to double its impact while preparing for nationwide expansion.

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Recruitment & Workforce Development Manager

Zimbabwe

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