Talent Acquisition Officer at RwandAir Ltd: (Deadline 11 Sep 2026)

RwandAir Ltd

RwandAir Ltd is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport.

As part of its expansion strategy, RwandAir is seeking interested, qualified and competent candidates to fill the following position:

Job Details

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Officer
Department: HR & Administration
Reports to: Talent Acquisition Manager
Location: Kigali International Airport

Job Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Officer will play a hands-on role in sourcing, screening and securing talent to support RwandAir’s growth and 4-star ambition.

Working closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager, the successful candidate will manage the candidate experience from initial contact through to the offer stage, ensuring an efficient, professional and positive recruitment experience.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Sourcing and Recruitment

  • Source and screen candidates through multiple channels, including job boards, LinkedIn, referrals and recruitment agencies.

  • Conduct initial screening calls and coordinate interviews with hiring managers.

  • Maintain an accurate and up-to-date candidate pipeline in the applicant tracking system.

  • Draft and publish engaging job advertisements that reflect RwandAir’s employer brand.

2. Candidate and Stakeholder Experience

  • Provide a professional and responsive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.

  • Coordinate reference checks, offer documentation and pre-employment requirements.

  • Provide hiring managers with regular recruitment pipeline updates and status reports.

  • Support employer branding activities, including career fairs and campus engagements.

3. Reporting and Continuous Improvement

  • Track recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, source of hire and pipeline conversion.

  • Identify and report recruitment bottlenecks.

  • Support the Talent Acquisition Manager with recruitment projects and process improvements.

  • Ensure compliance with RwandAir recruitment policies and Rwandan labour law throughout the hiring process.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants should have:

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.

  • 0–2 years of relevant work experience.

Essential Requirements

  • Genuine interest in recruitment and talent sourcing.

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.

  • Excellent judgment when assessing candidates against role requirements.

  • Working knowledge of recruitment processes and best practices.

Other Desired Competencies and Skills

Previous Experience

  • Internship, attachment or entry-level experience in recruitment, HR or customer-facing roles is an advantage.

  • High energy and proactive approach, with the ability to work effectively to deadlines.

  • Strong integrity and confidentiality when handling candidate information.

  • Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-volume recruitment environment.

Job-Specific Skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Confident use of applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter and Microsoft Office.

  • Strong candidate sourcing and assessment skills.

  • Ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

  1. Application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer.

  2. Recent Curriculum Vitae.

  3. Copies of notarized Degree/Diploma certificates.

  4. Relevant certificates.

  5. Copies of academic papers.

  6. Photocopy of Passport or National ID.

  7. Three referees.

Application Deadline

11 September 2026

Application documents must be submitted in PDF format only.

How to Apply Online

Apply through the RwandAir e-Recruitment portal:

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