Recruiter

Job Description

Background of Country and Emergency Response: Months of escalating Russian hostility towards Ukraine have culminated in a concerted invasion of the country and the launch of military attacks across multiple cities in Ukraine, with a view to destabilize the country and provoke a change in government. Fleeing insecurity, Ukrainians are travelling west, with Poland establishing 8 reception centers along its border with Ukraine, for an estimated 1 million arrivals.

Between February 7-23, 2022, an IRC team undertook a scoping mission covering Poland and Ukraine to better understand the context, humanitarian and civil society landscape, and anticipated service gaps in the event of an escalation of conflict in Ukraine and consequent displacement into neighboring Poland. As of February 24th, the IRC has pivoted to an emergency response, and have identified partner agencies in Poland and Ukraine to facilitate immediate assistance that can be used where it is the most needed. Simultaneously, IRC/partners will launch a rapid needs assessment to better understand the humanitarian needs in both Poland and Ukraine and how IRC can complement partner response services either in breadth or scale

This position will be based in Vinnytsia and Lviv, with occasional travel to other locations in Ukraine as permitted and occasionally to Rzeszow Poland, and other locations. As this is a fluid and rapidly changing context, the location of this position and length of assignment may change based on the needs of the program.

Job Overview/Summary

The Recruiter is charged with finding the most qualified candidates, who believe in IRC's mission and are representative of the country we work. S/he will support full-cycle recruitment and will have his/her own portfolio of positions. Responsibilities will include all pro-active sourcing, advertising, screening, interviewing, reference checking and final negotiations for open positions. All work will be accomplished in a spirit of partnership and service with the hiring manager. 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:

- Under the supervision of the in-country HR Lead or Country Director; fill national vacancies, emergency positions, and provide emergency surge support - Oversee full-cycle recruitment process and directly recruit positions; develop candidate rosters, employ traditional sourcing strategies, actively network and employ innovative, creative recruiting methods to hire the best talent - Ensure all recruitment activities are carried-out in adherence to the IRC Global Policies & Procedures - Develop a deep and detailed understanding of IRC's programs and operations in order to effectively recruit best talent - Work closely with the HR Team on major projects related to the function - Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with key global stakeholders internally and externally including country program HR staff and recruiting teams, regional teams, partners, universities, peer agencies, and private sector - Promote the International Rescue Committee brand as an employer of choice in the respective region - Expand the capacity of hiring managers and new HR or recruitment staff to identify talent via improved interview skills & ability to specify critical needs - Utilize local job boards in emergency response, oversee social media initiatives and apply innovative sourcing methods to support recruiting objectives - Attend to other recruitment responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in business, human resources or related field or equivalent professional experience.

Work Experience: 3-5 years of experience in recruitment/talent acquisition; experience in an international NGO context desired.

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

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

· Proven experience in hiring senior level positions and experience in mass recruitment initiatives

· Strong project management and organizational skills as well as interpersonal skills are necessary

· Ability to work in a fast paced/changing, deadline-oriented environment

· Experience with applicant tracking systems, job boards and social media to attract talent

· Solid presentation and communication skills; ability to convey information effectively

· Proven sense of professional discretion, integrity, and ability to manage situations diplomatically and to effective resolution

· Very strong proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required

· Excellent management, interpersonal and negotiation skills and a demonstrated ability to provide excellent client service in a cross cultural context

· Diplomatic and strong acumen in establishing positive working relationships with employees and all other stakeholders to maximize cooperation and productivity

· Flexible work attitude: Be flexible and yet focused & reliable in an environment of changing demands;

Languages Requirements: Fluency in Ukrainian and English. Polish is a plus

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