Caribbean Emergency Talent Ecosystem Mapping & Outreach Support
Support Talent Acquisition strategies and enhance regional talent sourcing channels.
Overview
Support Talent Acquisition strategies and enhance regional talent sourcing channels.
You have:
- University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.
- Experience in research, institutional mapping, information analysis, or recruitment.
- Knowledge of the humanitarian or disaster risk management sector is an asset.
- Strong research and information organization skills.
- Proficiency in digital tools and professional platforms (e.g., LinkedIn and spreadsheets).
- Strong written communication skills and ability to work independently.
Contract
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As part of efforts to strengthen the Talent Acquisition strategies of the UNV Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, additional support is required to expand and diversify talent sourcing channels across the region, particularly for positions related to emergency response and disaster recovery in the Caribbean.
Positions associated with hurricane recovery operations and emergency response—especially in technical areas such as Health, WASH, Logistics, Shelter, and Protection—are often challenging to fill due to the high level of specialization and professional experience required. In this context, the Talent Acquisition team aims to enhance its capacity to identify and engage regional ecosystems where qualified humanitarian talent is concentrated.
To support this effort, two individuals will assist in the identification and mapping of talent ecosystems across the Caribbean, including non-governmental organizations, humanitarian networks, disaster risk management agencies, public institutions, universities, professional associations, and digital communities (e.g., LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram) connected to emergency response and post-hurricane recovery.
The purpose of this assignment is to support the Talent Acquisition team of the UNV Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean in identifying, analyzing, and activating regional talent ecosystems linked to emergency response and hurricane recovery in the Caribbean.
The selected individuals will conduct a structured mapping of relevant actors and professional networks, including non-governmental organizations, humanitarian networks, disaster risk management agencies, public institutions, universities, professional associations, and digital communities.
In addition to the mapping exercise, they will support targeted outreach and strategic dissemination of professional opportunities within these ecosystems, with the aim of increasing the visibility of vacancies and expanding the number of qualified applications for emergency-related assignments.
The work will focus particularly on identifying environments where mid- to senior-level talent (Specialist and Expert profiles with 3+ and 7+ years of experience) is concentrated in key sectors such as Health, WASH, Logistics, Shelter, and Protection.
- University degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, International Development, or a related field.
- Experience in research, institutional mapping, information analysis, or recruitment.
- Knowledge of the humanitarian or disaster risk management sector is an asset.
- Strong research and information organization skills.
- Proficiency in digital tools and professional platforms (e.g., LinkedIn and spreadsheets).
- Strong written communication skills and ability to work independently.
- Availability to work during Caribbean business hours.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with talent mapping in the humanitarian sector? | The interviewer wants to understand your practical experience in identifying talent networks. | Discuss specific projects you've undertaken that involved mapping talent ecosystems. |
| What methods do you use for conducting information analysis in your research? | This tests your analytical skills and techniques relevant to the job. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks while working independently on multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you improved a recruitment process. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced in recruiting for specialized roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How proficient are you with platforms like LinkedIn for talent sourcing? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a successful outreach strategy you implemented? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to attract mid- to senior-level talent for emergency response roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |