Yara Gamba Sabalo

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, I manage end-to-end hiring processes in a highly regulated Oil & Gas environment, ensuring full compliance with Angolan labour legislation and corporate standards. I work closely with internal stakeholders to translate business needs into effective talent sourcing and recruitment strategies. I coordinate and execute internal and external recruitment activities, including job requisition management, candidate screening, interviews, onboarding, and pre-employment checks. I also support workforce planning initiatives, internship programmes, and recruitment reporting, contributing to operational efficiency and audit readiness. Responsibilities & impact: ✦ Delivered end-to-end recruitment for technical, professional, and leadership roles. ✦ Implemented strategic sourcing approaches to attract qualified talent aligned with business objectives. ✦ Managed recruitment systems (Workday) and ensured data accuracy and compliance. ✦ Acted as main point of contact between candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.

As a Junior Recruiter, I led recruitment activities for the Angola office while supporting Africa-wide hiring initiatives. I managed high-volume and high-quality recruitment processes, contributing to the achievement of 100% hiring targets in a fast-paced, performance-driven consulting environment. I partnered with local and global stakeholders to support talent acquisition strategies, pipeline management, and recruitment events, ensuring a strong employer brand and an excellent candidate experience. Responsibilities & impact: ✦ Led recruitment efforts across multiple levels, from entry-level to senior professionals. ✦ Managed thousands of applications annually using ATS platforms (Avature). ✦ Achieved full recruitment targets, including nationalisation goals. ✦ Supported employer branding initiatives and recruitment events across Africa.

As a Recruitment Assistant, I supported end-to-end recruitment operations within a complex intergovernmental environment, ensuring transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency throughout the recruitment lifecycle. I worked closely with internal departments and governance bodies to support fair, structured, and policy-aligned hiring processes. I contributed actively to talent sourcing, candidate screening, shortlisting, and interview coordination, supporting institutional decision-making and ensuring adherence to established recruitment frameworks and governance standards. Responsibilities & impact: ✦ Conducted proactive talent sourcing and headhunting through professional and social media platforms. ✦ Liaised with hiring departments to collect and validate job descriptions for vacant positions. ✦ Screened CVs and assessed candidates against minimum qualification requirements. ✦ Managed the Applicant Tracking System (SAP), ensuring accurate and up-to-date recruitment data. ✦ Prepared screening questionnaires to support objective candidate assessment. ✦ Coordinated shortlisting and interview schedules across multiple departments. ✦ Ensured governance compliance by collecting panel members’ signatures and submitting shortlisting and interview reports to APROB (Appointments, Promotions & Recruitment Board).