Wanjiku Mwangi
@wanjikumwangi1
I build inclusive, data-informed recruitment strategies that help global organisations hire exceptional talent faster.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I've led end-to-end recruitment for Namati, Viamo and the World Food Programme across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, hiring for corporate, technical, programme and leadership roles.
At WFP, I increased female representation by approximately 30% through targeted sourcing and inclusive recruitment practices. I've also reduced hiring lead times from 120–150 days to 60–90 days through structured planning and stronger partnerships with hiring managers.
I use talent mapping, passive sourcing and recruitment metrics to build diverse pipelines, improve candidate experiences and deliver quality hires across Finance, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT, Communications, Marketing, Executive Support and Human Resources.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & People
Namati Inc.
Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Lead end-to-end recruitment across Africa, Asia and global teams, partnering with leaders to shape hiring strategy across multiple functions. Advise hiring managers on workforce planning and strengthen inclusive hiring practices.
Global Senior Recruiter
Viamo
Feb 2022 - Feb 2023 (1 year)
Managed full-cycle recruitment across Africa, Asia and the Middle East within a fast-paced global technology organisation. Built passive talent pipelines and managed multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously.
Human Resource Business Partner – Talent Acquisition
World Food Programme (WFP)
May 2017 - Feb 2022 (4 years 9 months)
Led high-volume recruitment across multiple locations supporting emergency response and donor-funded programmes. Partnered with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies and deliver quality hires within tight timelines.
Human Resources Officer
Northern Rangelands Trust
Nov 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Managed end-to-end recruitment, onboarding and HR operations for a growing conservation organisation. Developed practical recruitment processes and supported managers with hiring and employee lifecycle activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Birmingham
Master of Science, Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Human Resource Management from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.
East Africa School of Management
Postgraduate Diploma, Human Resource Management
Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from the East Africa School of Management, Kenya.
Catholic University of Eastern Africa
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Kenya.
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