Talent Acquisition Officer (Lagos, Nigeria) Full Time

About Us
We believe every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential — and that strong foundations in literacy and numeracy are where this begins.

EIDU partners with governments to strengthen public education systems at scale. Our technology-enabled platform integrates proven educational interventions and supports learners, teachers, education officers, and ministry staff within national systems.

Today, we work with 41 governments and will reach 1,000,000 active students across Kenya and Nigeria in 2026. We have doubled our learner numbers each year over the last five years and aim to reach tens of millions more. A randomized controlled trial found a 0.53 standard deviation improvement in learning outcomes — placing EIDU among the top 10% of education interventions in low- and middle-income countries.

We combine analytical rigor, entrepreneurial drive, and disciplined execution. As we scale, we are building an organization capable of turning strategy into measurable impact at national scale.

EIDU is funded by governments, leading development agencies and foundations.

About the role
As a Talent Acquisition Officer within our Global People team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping EIDU’s workforce by identifying, attracting, and securing top talent across diverse markets. This role requires a strategic mindset and a hands-on approach to talent acquisition, ensuring that our hiring practices align with organizational goals and uphold our commitment to excellence and positive social impact.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, multicultural environments and is passionate about building strong employer brands. By balancing operational efficiency with strategic foresight, you will help ensure that EIDU  attracts and retains the talent needed to drive long-term success.

What you will do:

• Work with hiring managers to create engaging and accurate job descriptions.
• Timely and accurate posting of jobs to internal/external websites and job boards; coordinate additional job advertising on social media platforms like LinkedIn etc.
• Plan interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in-person interviews.
• Identify gaps and inefficiencies in the recruitment cycle and proactively provide actionable insights or process improvement solutions.
• Maintain recruitment metrics and ensure that all data relevant to our recruitment process is up to date and clean for accurate reporting; assist with reports on talent metrics.
• Build and regularly update the talent pipeline both internal and external; actively engage in headhunting and active candidate sourcing initiatives.
• Liaise with hiring managers to ensure an organized, equitable, and inclusive talent acquisition process and a streamlined and positive

candidate experience. 

• Negotiate offer terms with candidates, accurately preparing offer letters and administering reference/background checks.
• Coordinate with the People Operations team(s) to ensure appropriate onboarding support is provided to new hires.
• Help in building and implementing employer branding initiatives.
• Deliver assigned special projects and any other tasks as required.

• What you should bring:
• The desire to use your skills to bring about positive social impact.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Social Sciences, Sales & Marketing or similar.
• 3-5 years of demonstrated experience in roles such as recruitment, talent acquisition, executive search or similar.
• Strong understanding of employment practices and hiring norms in Nigeria. Additional experience recruiting across other African markets such as Kenya would be a strong advantage.
• Understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding handover.
• Proficiency in sourcing and headhunting techniques including active and passive candidate engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple open roles simultaneously with strong organization and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools and platforms.
• Ability to thrive in an agile and hybrid startup environment, embracing change with a flexible and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate our mission and values in ways that inspire candidates and strengthen our employer brand.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, at all levels of the organisation fostering inclusive and respectful communication in both local and global settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that allow you to foster trust with candidates, hiring managers, and global cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work autonomously and reliably and have end-to-end project ownership.

What we offer:

• Work with a smart and ambitious team based in Kenya, Nigeria, and Germany directly contributing to solving the global learning crisis.
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible hours, an async-friendly culture that respects personal time and autonomy, and a hybrid setup.
• A financial runway that ensures you have the security and resources you need to excel
• An open environment where feedback is welcomed promoting mutual growth.