Consultant

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:  CONSULTANT

ORGANISATION:  SRI EXECUTIVE

About Us

SRI Executive is a leading Search, Strategy, and Leadership consulting practice specialised in the international development sector for over 20 years.  From our headquarters in Ireland, we work with international non-governmental organisations (INGOs), multilateral agencies and federated organisations, supporting their drive for operational excellence and assisting growth in capacity and resilience: our work enables world-leading organisations to carry out their critical missions more effectively.  We have partnered with more than 300 organisations to place and support exceptional leaders and develop future-ready strategies that lead to impact.

In enhancing the capability, capacity and resilience of organisations around the world, we know it comes down to people.  Having worked with global institutions across the International Development, Sustainability, NGO, Governmental and Private sectors, SRI truly appreciates the culture, values and ethos of every organisation.  With a mission to drive change at both a local and global level, SRI Executive fully shares its clients’ vision for the future.

 We bring in-depth expertise, an exclusive network and tailored approach to our service so that in Executive Search, organisations are introduced to leaders who have the balance of behavioural and technical skills to succeed in creating a long-lasting impact.  In Strategy, our teams are purposedly built with globally respected thematic experts who co-create a roadmap to achieve meaningful global change.  In Leadership, we have a team of trained Coaches, Psychologists and experienced HR Directors who support individuals and organisations to create impact.

 Consultant Role Profile

The role gives you the opportunity to lead and manage all aspects of an executive search process, working with our clients at both national and international levels. You will engage with them to fully understand their specific hiring requirements and leverage our market knowledge and extensive networks to source and identify their talent needs. Working with our team, you will grow our brand internationally, supported by a global team.

 As a Consultant, your work will include client lead generation and pitch preparation; undertake client needs assessment and understand client culture and values; develop search timeline and search launch process; develop and select a pipeline of candidates for a wide portfolio of searches through sourcing, in-depth selection process and dedicated client management.

 At SRI Executive, we partner with our clients to deliver them the highest quality transparent search process. Our Consultants are central to our client engagement and are passionate about delivering solutions to meet our client’s needs. 

 The Consultant must excel in project management and have excellent communication skills. We are seeking a person with the intellectual skills and ethical values necessary to understand a complex assignment, the empathy to understand the organisational needs of our clients, the skills and intuition to identify world class leading candidates, the advocacy skills to engage candidates and clients, and the capacity to lead and engage as part of a core project team and a wider corporate family.  These traits are fundamental to our continued success.

 As a Consultant, you will be required to travel 10% of the time.           

Key Responsibilities        

The responsibilities of a Consultant include, but are not limited to:

•       Oversee all aspects of a portfolio of quality-driven executive searches.

•       Engage key client stakeholders in needs assessment process to gain an in-depth understanding of each client’s unique culture, business model and organisational strategy, and apply that knowledge to the search strategy.

•       Consistently delivering extraordinarily high levels of client service, including timely delivery of all search-related deliverables.

•  Provide advice in a consultative capacity regarding their strategic hiring decisions and organisational development.

•    Guide and support the research team to develop and execute search-specific strategies and ensuring that that meets the agreed timeframe and deliverables.

•     Collaborate with operations and research staff to oversee sourcing, interviewing and assessment of high-quality candidates and ensuring that all candidates have a positive experience with SRI Executive.

•       Cultivating and stewarding high-level candidates through the selection process.

•       Contribute to the development and growth of the business through current long-term agreements, managing current client relationships, developing new clients, and ensuring we leverage quality of relationship management.

•       Participating in internal projects to develop highest quality recruitment services and products and identify opportunities to maximise efficiencies.

•       Continually improve processes and systems to further develop SRI as an organisation of excellence in executive search.

Qualities, Skills & Characteristics:            

·         5-7 years of relevant experience in full cycle recruiting, human resources, or related field.

·         Knowledge of/experience in the international development field is advantageous but not essential.

·         Outstanding interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish dynamic and trust-based partnerships with clients and candidates.

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Exceptional project management skills and ability to multi-task, delegate and manage multiple projects and completing priorities.

·         Proven ability to self-direct and take initiative.

·         Demonstrated client management success.

·         Strong people management skills, the ability to motivate others and hold themselves and others accountable for high expectations.

·         Ability to multi-task with excellent attention to detail.

·         Innate customer service orientation and a desire to do right by clients, candidates and colleagues.

·         Desire to work in a highly entrepreneurial, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

·         An intuitive understanding of people and their motivations.

·         A natural inclination for developing strong relationships and networks.

·         Must possess a global mindset and outlook.

·         Culturally aware and sensitive with a demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. 

·         A true commitment to building a strong mission-driven sector, and ability to demonstrate experience in growing a business.

SRI Executive is an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

How to Apply

If you wish to be considered for this position, please forward a copy of your CV and a supporting letter in Microsoft Word format, along with any relevant documentation to Nette Borlagdan at jborlagdan@sri-executive.com on or before 15th December 2021.  All information will be in the strictest confidence as we pride ourselves on our professional service. We will revert to you as soon as feasible when we have reviewed your application.

SRI Executive is seeking to expand its team of Consultants and is currently recruiting for several Consultants.  These are remote positions, and we are open to candidates being based globally with a preference for Asia, Africa, Europe, and US.