ECODIT · 2 days ago
International Recruitment Specialist -Gender Leadership, Equity, and Advancement for Development (LEAD) Program
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Responsibilities
Manages recruitment services including candidate sourcing, interviewing, and working with proposal managers and technical leads on final selections.
Consistently implements disciplined recruitment processes and procedures as reflected in guidelines, including ensuring all new postings receive formal approval as required, position descriptions are accurate, comprehensive input received from hiring manager through highly effective and timely communication with hiring managers, to understand specific needs.
Utilizes a variety of effective traditional and non-traditional recruitment strategies to maintain an available pool of candidates in the pipeline. Strategies could include cold calling – use of available Applicant Management Tools such as Success Factors Recruiting Management Module, as well as social networks such as LinkedIn, Devex, and others.
Identifies relevant country-specific salary/consulting fee scales (e.g., local compensation plans, donor salary scales) and develops and manages negotiation of salary in accordance with budget parameters.
Submits all documentation required for candidate approval in accordance with ECODIT procedures and complies with client specifications.
Manages communications between applicants, the DCOP and technical team, and others to keep all parties apprised of the status of each search.
Collaborates with Technical Team to forecast future project and internal recruitment needs and/or large-scale initiatives, which will require the development of intensive recruitment plans.
Familiarity with USAID’s Biodata 1420 Form required, demonstrating the ability to accurately complete and navigate the form and supporting documentation.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of 3 years full lifecycle recruitment experience in a progressive, fast-paced environment recruiting a range of positions for international development projects or proposals
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent of 4 years of experience in HR, international affairs, or other relevant international development fields
Basic working knowledge of HR discipline and understanding of HR’s role as a business partner.
Demonstrated working knowledge of USAID, UN, US State Department rules and regulations for hiring and familiarity with hiring scales.
Application of innovative and creative approaches including the use of social media and non-traditional platforms to sourcing and identifying US, international and local technical experts.
Extensive proficiency in leveraging LinkedIn for recruiting purposes, adept at crafting effective Boolean searches to identify and engage with top-tier talent.
Excellent written, oral, cross-cultural interpersonal and digital communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred
Experience working or living overseas
Proficiency in a relevant foreign language (e.g., Arabic, French, Spanish)