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KITONGA MWATHI

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Talent Acquisition Manager at KCB Group who implemented an ATS and hired 30 graduates across specialist roles.

Kenya

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At KCB Group, I lead end-to-end talent acquisition and turn workforce plans into hiring strategies. I implemented an applicant tracking system and digital hiring tools, and assessed more than 100 candidates for the Graduate Trainee Program, which hired 30 graduates across specialist roles.

At Mercy Corps, I led recruitment across East Africa and established ongoing talent mapping for critical and niche roles. I also recruited 12 persons with disabilities and advanced youth employability through partnerships with universities and tertiary institutions.

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Talent Acquisition Manager

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KCB Group

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Lead end-to-end talent acquisition, including role scoping, sourcing strategy, candidate assessment, interviewing, and offer negotiation. Partner with HR Business Partners and business leaders to align recruitment strategies with workforce planning and business objectives.

Talent Acquisition Sourcing Strategy Candidate Assessments Interviewing Offer Negotiation Workforce Planning Market Intelligence Talent Mapping Diversity And Inclusion Recruitment Analytics Applicant Tracking Systems HireVue Graduate Trainee Programs Employer Branding University Partnerships Succession Planning Competency Based Assessment

People & Culture Officer – Talent Acquisition

Mercy Corps

Jan 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 11 months)

Led end-to-end talent acquisition across East Africa, partnering with business leaders to anticipate workforce needs and deliver high-quality, mission-aligned talent. Designed and executed strategic sourcing strategies, leveraging market intelligence and talent mapping to build robust pipelines for critical roles.

Talent Acquisition Sourcing Strategy Market Intelligence Talent Mapping Employee Value Proposition (EVP)Employer Branding Competency Based Interviews Topgrading Stakeholder Management Diversity Hiring Employability University Partnerships Succession Planning Candidate Experience

People and Culture Assistant

Mercy Corps

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)

Supported the end-to-end running of HR operational work and contributed to the attainment of specific strategic goals of the People team and the organization. Assisted with day-to-day operations in the People function, particularly in talent acquisition, performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, and rewards and compensation.

HR Operations Talent Acquisition Performance Management Learning and Development Employee Engagement Compensation And Rewards