Organization: International Rescue Committee
Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 30 Jul 2014

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people affected by war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

SCOPE:

The IRC is seeking four (4) high energy individuals with exceptional relationship building skills and creative approaches to sourcing talent. These individuals will work as part of a fast paced 3 month start-up recruitment team to ensure timely and quality national recruitment for the IRC Projects. S/he will be responsible for a portfolio assigned on geographical and/or departmental lines, including all pro-active sourcing, advertising, screening, interviewing, reference checking and final negotiations for open positions in his/her portfolio. All work will be accomplished in a spirit of partnership and service with the hiring manager. S/he will also initiate and implement recruitment strategies to increase the IRC’s talent pool and pipelines, and will provide input to ensure the IRC has diverse global talent that performs at a high level responding to the changing needs of the organization. S/he will implement industry “best practices” that ensure the timely selection of top talent, and will recruit for talent that will support IRC’s organizational culture, while contributing to IRC’s position as an employer of choice.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with key global stakeholder internally and externally; Senior Leadership Team Members, Universities, peer agencies, and private sector.

· Assist in promoting the International Rescue Committee brand as an employer of choice.

· Take ownership for national recruiting, sourcing and identification of high level talent.

· Deepen and widen the talent pools that IRC has access to and support senior level recruitment as requested.

· Provide responsive, high-quality service to candidates with additional care for internal or former team members.

· Build capacity of hiring teams to identify local talent by providing interview skills and improve recruiting process (efficiency) and ability to specify critical needs.

· Work closely with peers in recruitment and contribute to a culture of shared success

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human resources, business administration, social science or relevant discipline.

· 3+ years of experience with recruitment/talent acquisition required; experience in an international NGO context highly desired.

· Local recruiters in South Sudan are encouraged to apply. Current or previous recruiting experience in South Sudan is desired.

· Advanced experience with successful sourcing strategies for globally representative and diverse candidates.

· Demonstrated experience and ability to develop, implement, maintain and improve recruitment strategies and systems in a high-volume context.

· Ability to work independently in a fast paced and deadline oriented environment.

· Manage a high recruiting workload and ability to show results in a very short time.

· Ability to travel within South Sudan as assigned and required.

· Fluency in English required.

· Local Recruiters in South Sudan and Recruiters from the region are encouraged to apply.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful Recruiter will develop and maintain productive professional relationships with a broad spectrum of stakeholders within the organization and throughout the international relief and development community. S/he will possess the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while remaining focused on the quality of internal and external relationships. S/he will be able to work effectively as a member of a highly visible team whose performance is key to the enduring success of the IRC. S/he will be flexible, resilient, and possess sound judgment. This position is based in Juba, Ajoung, Ganyiel and Lake States and Jonglei and work on weekends and evenings may be required. Periodic travel to the field may be required to support recruitment needs.

How to apply:

Please apply online: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r... .

Organization: FreeBalance
Country: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

FreeBalance is seeking a Recruiter who will be responsible for supporting international recruiting efforts with the ability to conduct other HR activities. You are a detail-oriented, independent and organized individual who works well in a dynamic team environment.

Main Responsibilities:

-Identify current and prospective staffing requirements, prepare and post notices and advertisements, and collect and screen applications-Advise job applicants on employment requirements-Review candidate inventories and contact potential applicants to arrange interviews-Co-ordinate and participate in selection and evaluation process-Notify applicants of results of selection process-HR Administration & Support-Perform other duties as required

Education and Experience:

-University degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration-Able to read, analyze and interpret information for documents-Organized, responsible, able to work independently and within a team-Able to meet tight deadlines and multitask-Familiar with HRMIS systems an asset-Exceptional written and oral communications skills in English and French-Must have a professional demeanour-Proficient in Microsoft Office

This is a full-time position.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please send us your cover letter and resume, through: http://www.freebalance.com/company/job_application.html

Organization: Mercy Corps
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 16 Nov 2013

This position is for a Lebanese National.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

The Mercy Corps’ Talent Acquisition (TA) Team’s mandate is to identify exceptional talent to advance Mercy Corps’ mission. As part of the Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness (LOE) Team, the TA Team is committed to partnering internally to find the best and brightest. The aim of the LOE team is to attract, develop, retain and support Mercy Corps’s global talent. The goal of the recruiting team is to ensure Mercy Corps has a diverse high performing global team whose talents are consistent with Mercy Corps strategic business needs.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

We seek a high energy individual who is an exceptional relationship builder and employs creative approaches to sourcing talent. The Recruiter works as part of the TA team responsible for selecting top talent for US and Expatriate positions with a focus on finding talent from and recruiting for the Middle East. The TAS is responsible for full cycle recruitment including designing and implementing effective strategies, building collaborative internal relationships and effective external networks. S/he will increase Mercy Corps’ talent pool to ensure the agency’s global talent is representative of the communities we serve and is able to responding to the changing needs of the organization. S/he will implement industry “best practices” to recruit for individuals who are aligned with the organizational culture while building Mercy Corps brand as an employer of choice.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operations - Talent Acquisition

• Take ownership for the recruiting, sourcing and identification of talent including proactive discussions with regional and country management for succession planning, retention and recruitment for proposals.
• Deepen and widen the talent pools that Mercy Corps has access to and support senior level recruitment as requested.
• Provide responsive, high-quality service to candidates with additional care for internal or former team members.
• Expand the capacity of hiring teams to identify talent via improved interview skills & ability to specify critical needs.
• Execute full lifecycle talent acquisition activities for roles across Middle East and other regions as assigned, multiple disciplines and levels within the relief and development field.

Strategy

• Contribute to the development of “people” within the agency by actively participating in initiatives led by LOE team.
• Advance the agency’s aim to have a global team that is representative of the places where we work, with a particular focus on leadership positions.
• Track and identify cutting edge trends and best practices in global recruitment practices.
• Lead the initiative to realign the recruitment process to be consistent with Mercy Corps’ Leadership competency model.

Collaboration & Networking

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with talent sources in the region(s) assigned including technical networks, thought leaders, academic institutions, and private sector.
• Assist in promoting Mercy Corps brand as an employer of choice by attending events, promoting through social media, job boards and developing talent communities.
• Build effective partnerships with internal stakeholders to support current needs and develop plans for future needs.
• Collaborate with all members of the LOE team to develop best practices, promote continuous improvement and foster information / idea sharing.

Organizational Learning: As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve - we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

Accountability to Beneficiaries: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Senior Director, Global Talent Acquisition

WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Talent Acquisition team, LOE,Regional Program Directors, Country Directors, and in-country Recruitment Teams, Regional Program Team, Senior Leadership Team, Finance

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in human resources, business administration, social science or relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience with recruitment/talent acquisition within the Middle East.
• Advanced experience with successful sourcing strategies for globally representative and diverse candidates.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to create, implement, maintain and improve recruitment strategies and systems in a high-volume context.
• Ability to travel within the Middle East and globally required.
• Proficiency in MS Office, internet searching, and applicant tracking systems.
• Demonstrated success working well in a team environment while also acting and thinking independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse cultures and geographical distances with sensitivity.
• Lebanese work authorization required.
• Language skills in English and Arabic required and French preferred.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful Recruiter will recruit amazing talent with potential to take Mercy Corps to greater heights. S/he is resourceful, a relationship builder, has high level of sourcing savvy and is adept at problem solving. S/he will possess the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, while remaining focused on the quality of internal and external relationships. S/he will be able to work effectively as a member of a highly visible team whose performance is key to the enduring success of Mercy Corps. S/he will be flexible, resilient, and possess sound judgment and have a good sense of humor.

LIVING /ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is based in Beirut, Lebanon and work on weekends and evenings may be required. Periodic travel is required to support recruitment needs or attend regional conferences in areas where Mercy Corp operates. Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

How to apply:

APPLY VIA URL:
http://mercycorps.silkroad.com/epostings/submit.cfm?fuseaction=app.dspjo...

Organization: Management Systems International
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 25 Sep 2013

International Recruiter, Washington D.C.

Company Profile: MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Since its 1981 founding, MSI has grown in size and technical scope, now implementing and managing more than 70 projects worldwide. More than 30 are long-term, many in conflict-prone or fragile states that include Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, our range of technical expertise includes analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, strategic planning, organizational capacity building, health and the justice sector. MSI focuses on helping our local partners foster progress, manage change and improve the effectiveness of development assistance. We expanded our global footprint in 2008 by becoming part of Coffey International Development, a leading development firm that is part of Coffey International Limited, a publicly traded company on the Australia Stock Exchange. Alongside Coffey, MSI has corporate offices in 17 countries. Together, MSI and Coffey International Development employ more than 1,400 professionals worldwide. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Position Summary:

MSI seeks a motivated and hardworking International Recruitment Associate to join our Recruitment Department at our DC headquarters office. The Associate will work closely with the Director of Recruitment, Business Development Team, Technical Area Directors and Project Managers to source and select candidates for a wide variety of short- and long-term positions in countries around the world.

Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting efforts for a variety of international and headquarters-based technical and project management positions, including screening CVs, contacting candidates, scheduling and conducting interviews, checking references, etc.
• Participate in the proposal development process by creating and developing position descriptions, sourcing candidates, creating key qualifications summaries, editing resumes and developing skills matrices.
• Train new users on MSI’s recruitment database and make system adjustments as needed.
• Serve as “the face of the organization” to applicants and organizations during interviews, career fairs and partner meetings.
• Research associations, job boards and other sources to recruit candidates with hard to find skill sets.
• Contribute to the development of new methods to improve and streamline recruitment at our growing company.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international studies, human resources or a related field. The Associate will need to understand and be able to discuss modern issues in international development.
• Applicants should be flexible, hard-working team members who are willing to pitch in wherever needed.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and superior professionalism required.
• Candidates should have outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work effectively on multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• Excellent computer skills, online research skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Fluency in Spanish and/or French desired.
• Experience living or studying abroad preferred.
• Preferably 1-3 years of international development experience including experience with the business development cycle and proposal recruiting.
• Familiarity with USAID-funded programs a plus.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Apply Here

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How to apply:

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