Development Alternatives Inc Looking for Specialist, Talent Acquisition; Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition at Bethesda, Maryland Full Time

Specialist, Talent Acquisition; Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, EU, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities, cultures, and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner.

DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

City/Country Location Details: Bethesda, Maryland

Job Code: 7477

Description

Job Title : Specialist, Talent Acquisition; Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Grade: P5/P6

Reports to: Associate Director, Proposal Recruitment Governance Sector

Department : USG People – Proposal and Project Recruitment

Function of the Position:

The USG Proposal and Project Recruitment function is responsible for identifying, cultivating and managing talent aligned to the business unit’s core and strategic growth strategies. The Specialist/Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition will serve as talent partner to the Governance Sector. The ideal candidate will be an integral member of business development activities, with the ability to identify and recruit individuals for positions identified on proposals and current projects within DAI’s growing technical portfolio in governance, along with occasionally taking on other cross-sectoral recruitment activities as well. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead complex recruitment assignments that require creative applications of knowledge to specific recruitment challenges.
• Work with proposal and hiring managers to develop position descriptions.
• Source appropriate candidates through internal and external networks, industry events, DAI’s internal recruitment database and online electronic resources.
• Follow standardized processes to screen and select the best candidates, ensuring compliance with all governmental and client employment specifications.
• Facilitate decision-making by hiring managers in order to meet hiring deadlines.
• Help proposal teams develop appropriate staffing plans according to proposal requirements.
• Negotiate candidate salaries, benefits and allowances within proposal budget constraints and client regulations.
• Travel to the region to interview candidates in person and produce detailed trip reports.
• Ensure that all staffing documentation submitted with proposals complies with donor specifications (including letters of commitment, references, due diligence, and other proposal documents).
• Re-write candidates’ CVs to address qualifications required for roles specified in proposals; provide other writing inputs to proposals, as needed.

Senior Specialist (P6) only

• Mentor and supervise junior staff on proposal efforts as needed

Qualifications:

• Grade 5 : Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience and a college degree. Equivalent combinations of experience and education will be considered.
• Grade 6 : Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience and a college degree. Equivalent combinations of experience and education will be considered.
• Demonstrated experience working in international development, preferably in recruitment, project management, or business development.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment with only general direction
• Demonstrated ability to take responsibility for assignments and report on progress with minimal oversight
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal clients and external candidates, both verbally and in writing and tailor communication style to diverse audiences.
• Able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and external clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Able and willing to travel to any country where DAI currently operates or may wish to operate, barring times when DAI Global Security has deemed travel unsafe (estimated travel requirement up to 4 times per year).
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills, and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and handle many tasks simultaneously, often with inflexible deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in a second language (French, Spanish, Russian, or Arabic preferred).

Supervisory Requirements : none

DAI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. EOE- Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans