The Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, New Business Development (Africa), sources, generates leads, identifies, screens, interviews and recommends candidates to be included in MSH proposals in the African continent. Work with the proposal team to recruit appropriate staff for the project that meets requirements, participating in all relevant proposal meetings S/he may also perform full-cycle recruiting to fill positions for the region.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Using innovative networking sources including employee referrals, work with hiring managers in the U.S. and overseas to fill positions.
Identify and recruit a pipeline of key personnel candidates for new business proposals and will serve as the Staffing Specialist for the live proposal to the extent possible.
Conduct initial interviews to determine suitability of candidates and make recommendations.
Maintain an on-going relationship with candidates that may be best suited for future MSH open positions.
Obtain information regarding HR practices in the local market, and benefits and compensation offered by local organizations.
Prepare and keep up-to-date a staffing matrix using designated templates.
In addition, the Staffing Specialist, with support from the HR Partner as needed, New Business Development:
Draft and post job descriptions based on the agreed upon organizational chart.
Review the qualifications of candidates in past procurements for countries in Africa to look for patterns/ precedents on the qualifications Donor is seeking.
Shortlist candidates for review by designated proposal team members.
Prepare requisite letters of commitment, CVs, bio-data forms, and certifications for personnel named in the proposal as appropriate.
Coordinate side meetings/conversations as follow up to daily huddles as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five years’ demonstrated success supporting recruiting for employee groups of 500+ employees, preferably in international locations; AIRS Certification strongly preferred.
• Solid recruiting, sourcing, research, and cold calling experience with wide variety of sourcing vehicles, including internet sourcing/advertising, direct sourcing, trade journal/newspaper advertising, employee referral campaigns, job fairs and outplacement firms. Hands on experience with applicant tracking systems.
• Significant knowledge of HR and recruiting functions, practices, and approaches.
• A strong collaborator with effective interpersonal communication skills who enjoys working across countries, cultures, and organizational units.
• Demonstrated ability to work, manage, and meet competing deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required. Capable of managing conflict and conflicting views.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally and domestically.
• Proficiencies with Applicant Tracking Systems, MS Office Suite, and Human Resources Information Systems.
• Fluency in French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic preferred.
Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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