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The role: 

The New Business Development Team is recruiting a Senior Advisor, International Talent reporting to the Director of New Business Development.  The Senior Advisor, International Talent leads the development, delivery, and coordination of recruitment services for all proposals as a part of the International Development Division’s (IDD) New Business Development team.  The position will be located in either EDC office locations in Waltham, MA or Washington, DC, full-time telecommuting also available.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The person in this position is expected to communicate clearly and courteously; to develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, consultants, collaborators, co-workers, field sites, and funders; and to work respectfully with EDC colleagues. The job requires adherence to EDC policies and procedures.

The Senior Advisor, International Talent sits within the New Business Development team and provides high-level support and leadership to ensure continuity, compliance, and efficiency in recruitment within new business development initiatives. This individual will be responsible for leading the recruitment process, including developing recruitment strategies, setting priorities, and representing EDC in recruitment and resource management both internally and externally to international and local partners and individual candidates alike. 

You will:  

Sourcing and Networking: 

• Source and network through traditional and progressive methods to identify and source talent; recommend creative and alternative advertising venues and strategies; track and report on effectiveness.
• Develop strategies, and explore and develop sources, particularly with regard to social media, job boards, internet sourcing, and other means to attract appropriate candidates for open jobs and diversify the candidate pool.
• Build and maintain ongoing candidate pipelines and expand candidate channels for all proposal key positions through research, attending industry events, and developing sustainable relationships with top talent.
• Develop and maintain relationships and recruit, interview, hire and manage casual employees and/or other recruiting staff to support recruiting efforts.
• Increase EDC’s external visibility with potential candidates through participation in events such as job fairs and other activities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with third-party recruitment agencies and consultants as necessary.
• Collaborate with Proposal Managers to develop staffing strategy for Key and named personnel positions in proposals.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to oversee and enhance the applicant tracking system and the career website.

Recruitment:

• Actively participate in new business planning/forecasting meetings to stay abreast of a new programmatic developments, directions, and potential locations.
• Write and/or review position descriptions, scopes of work, and external job announcements.
• Manage the timely collection, verification, and editing of all recruitment related proposal submission materials including CVs, biographical data forms, and letters of commitment.
• Conduct and/or manage reference checks, negotiate salary and/or consultant rates, benefits and allowances within proposal budget, EDC policy and donor regulations.
• Work with Proposal Cost Manager and HR on proposal budget formulation to include country specific allowances, benefits and salary data.
• Partner with Proposal Cost Manager, HR and Proposal Manager to develop competitive, equitable and implementable salary strategies at proposal stage, assisting with classifying staff positions within the salary scale.

• Prepare proposal handover documentation with regard to key personnel and other named personnel.
• Lead and develop training for staff on proposal recruitment tools and practices such as, SmartRecruiters, LinkedIn, and sourcing techniques.
• Coach interview panels on developing job-specific and behavioral interview questions, interviewing and mitigating implicit bias in recruiting and hiring practices.

Process and Systems:

• Lead company-wide initiatives to improve processes, procedures and overall efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency and achieve synergy with recruiting database and applicant tracking system vendors

Supervision:

• Supervise an International Project Coordinator (IPC) for recruitment; provide coaching and mentoring. 
• Manage casual employees and/or other recruiting staff who support recruiting efforts

The Senior Advisor, International Talent:

• Is a self-motivated leader who will maintain successful implementation of effective recruiting systems.
• Builds strong relationships with the Business Development team
• Adaptably to quickly changing priorities
• Is solution-oriented and adept at building consensus to meet goals
• Aligns New Business Development’s recruiting processes and procedures with EDCs overall strategic goals
• Believes in, internalizes, and clearly communicates EDC mission and vision

Other:

• Seeks opportunities to recommend and/or devise new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Heads specific initiatives as appropriate.
• Performs other related duties.
• International travel may be required.

What skills and experience do I need:  

This position requires educational achievement; excellent writing skills; demonstrable initiative, creativity, and flexibility; ability to work independently and effectively in groups; and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Specific requirements:

Education:  

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required in a related discipline.

Other skills/experience: 

• 10+ years of experience in full cycle recruitment, including 6+ years in the international sector, including budget responsibility and staff supervision (including remotely-located staff)
• Understanding of nonprofit management and governance and knowledge of USAID policies and regulations is strongly preferred; some experience working with USAID required
• Advanced proficiency using recruiting technology, including applicant tracking systems, and candidate databases. Working knowledge of SmartRecruiters desirable.  
• Strong organizational and analytical skills and aptitude for details.
• Demonstrated experience with the implementation of innovative recruitment tools and techniques, technologies and best practices. Thorough knowledge of USAID policies and regulations affecting personnel and staffing.
• Experience recruiting for USG-funded projects highly preferred.
• Understanding of nonprofit management and governance.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and excellent communications skills, and to work well under pressure, take initiative, be flexible, be diplomatic, and handle highly confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to develop business relationships, provide outstanding service, identify top talent, and understand cultural differences.
• Demonstrated proficiency communicating effectively with all levels in an organization.
• Advanced negotiating and relationship-building skills.

Language:

• Fluency in at least one second language desirable (i.e. French, Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work well and communicate effectively with others; role requires serving diverse constituencies and moving initiatives forward.

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.  Equity and excellence are inseparable.  If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

Total Rewards:

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $125,000 to $150,000.  Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329.