Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Officer Jobs in The Gambia – Wave

Company: Wave
Location: Brusubi, Kairaba Avenue, The Gambia
Job Type: Full Time
Industry: Financial Services / FinTech / Human Resources
Salary: Competitive (Based on Experience and Company Compensation Structure)

About Wave

Wave is one of Africa’s fastest-growing financial technology companies, committed to making Africa the first cashless continent. Since its launch in Senegal, Wave has expanded across multiple African markets, delivering affordable and accessible digital financial services to millions of users.

This exciting opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking HR jobs in The Gambia, recruitment jobs in Banjul, and talent acquisition jobs in West Africa. The successful candidate will play a key role in attracting, hiring, and onboarding top talent to support Wave’s continued growth.

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Position Summary

Wave is seeking a highly organized and proactive Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Officer to support large-scale hiring initiatives for its customer support operations. This role is ideal for professionals interested in recruitment officer jobs in The Gambia, human resources jobs in Banjul, and talent management careers in Africa.

The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end recruitment activities while ensuring a positive candidate experience and efficient onboarding process.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Coordinate recruitment drives and large-scale hiring campaigns.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for future workforce requirements.
• Conduct candidate assessments and preliminary interviews.
• Support hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
• Promote employer branding initiatives and recruitment marketing activities.
• Ensure compliance with company recruitment policies and procedures.

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Employee Onboarding

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new employees.
• Prepare employment documentation and orientation schedules.
• Facilitate smooth integration of new hires into operational teams.
• Monitor probation and onboarding performance metrics.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and company culture programs.

Candidate Experience Management

• Deliver a professional recruitment experience throughout the hiring cycle.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates.
• Coordinate interview schedules and feedback sessions.
• Ensure efficient management of recruitment databases and applicant tracking systems.

Training & Development Support

• Assist with induction training programs.
• Coordinate recruitment-related workshops and learning sessions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the HR department.
• Participate in process automation and HR technology projects.

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Reporting & Administration

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and reports.
• Track hiring KPIs and recruitment performance indicators.
• Prepare periodic recruitment analytics and workforce reports.
• Support compliance audits and HR documentation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication, Psychology, or related field.
• Professional HR certification is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Wolof.
• Strong understanding of recruitment methodologies and talent sourcing strategies.
• Experience using recruitment software and applicant tracking systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Experience Requirements

• Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, HR administration, or workforce planning preferred.
• Experience handling high-volume recruitment campaigns is highly desirable.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of onboarding and employee engagement processes.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Talent Acquisition
• Recruitment Strategy
• Candidate Screening
• Interview Coordination
• Employer Branding
• Workforce Planning
• HR Administration
• Employee Relations
• Data Analysis
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Recruitment Marketing
• HR Technology
• Process Improvement
• Team Collaboration

Benefits

Wave offers an attractive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary structure
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid annual leave
• Maternity leave (26 weeks)
• Paternity leave (4 weeks)
• Childcare support programs
• Airtime reimbursement
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career advancement pathways
• Modern office environment
• Free meals during working hours
• Wellness and fitness support

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Why Join Wave?

This position offers an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in jobs in Banjul, customer support recruitment jobs in The Gambia, business support jobs in The Gambia, customer service jobs in Africa, corporate jobs in The Gambia, administrative officer jobs in West Africa, and professional jobs in The Gambia.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter
• Academic Certificates
• Relevant Professional Certifications

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Wave is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and professional excellence.