Recruitment Agencies Emerging Talent – Recruitment Agency Profile
Emerging Talent - Recruitment Agency Profile

Emerging Talent

Staffing & Recruiting |
Team Size
3 professionals
Founded
Est. 2018
Location
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Specializations

Startups & Entrepreneurship
Executive & Leadership

About Agency

Overview

  • Founded in 2018 by Jonathan Caldwell and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya
  • Specializes in executive search and strategic recruitment across six African countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa
  • Employs a team of 3 specialists with direct experience in the East African startup community
  • Sources 90% of candidates through direct referrals or headhunting, accessing passive talent unavailable to competitors
  • Focuses on connecting Sub-Saharan African companies with high-caliber candidates from both the diaspora and local markets

Specializations

  • Startups & Entrepreneurship recruitment for East African high-growth companies
  • Executive & Leadership placements for critical roles in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Solving talent acquisition challenges for organizations struggling to fill specialized positions
  • Cross-border recruitment between African markets and international diaspora networks

Services & Approach

  • Identification of organizational goals and role-specific requirements analysis
  • Targeted candidate sourcing through proprietary referral networks and headhunting strategies
  • Rigorous pre-screening processes emphasizing cultural fit and technical competency verification
  • End-to-end offer negotiation and retention advisory services for key hires

Keywords

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