Recruitment Specialist (m/f/d) in International Cooperation
Want to make an impact?
Then come join us at GFA Consulting Group - a leading European consulting company working in international development cooperation. Since 1982, GFA has carried out numerous development and research projects in over 130 countries, focusing on matters of global importance. Our work, both in our projects and at our headquarters in Hamburg in Germany, supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to improve people's lives and protect the planet. Our international and multicultural team of professionals is at the heart of our success. If you share this passion for international cooperation and enjoy working in an international environment, where you can contribute to shaping a better world, join the GFA team as: Recruitment Specialist (m/f/d) in International Cooperation
The recruitment and long-term binding of suitable experts for tenders and projects through proactive approach and regular contact with the experts of our ongoing projects is one of the essential tasks in our business and a prerequisite for our success.
As part of the GFA Recruitment Department you closely work with mainly one of our technical departments and are the direct link between GFA and the experts to be selected for our projects. You are also ready to recruit top candidates for our offices in Hamburg and represent GFA externally.
You will find more information on our topics here: GFA Projects - THEMES AND PROJECTS (gfa-group.de)
Your tasks
- Conduct expert searches and proactively identify and approach qualified candidates worldwide
- Maintain, regularly update, and continually expand our expert database
- Collaborate closely with technical departments to gain a deep understanding of the specific technical and procedural aspects of their work
- Sustain close contact with experts engaged in ongoing projects through various channels (telephone, video calls, email, etc.), thereby fostering a robust and sustainable expert network
- Serve as the primary point of contact for experts regarding their professional development within our department and throughout GFA
- Be prepared to travel to our project countries to attend or co-organize special events such as donor and expert conferences and fairs
Your profile
- University degree
- At least 2-3 years of relevant work experience in recruiting or/and in the context of development cooperation
- Knowledge in the field of international personnel recruitment and acquisition is desirable
- Strong ability to develop strategies for building, maintaining, and nurturing expert relationships
- Excellent communication skills, quick comprehension and flexibility
- Very good spoken and written English skills and proficiency in French or Spanish; knowledge of German is a strong asset
- Confident handling of the common MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Experience in working with databases is a strong asset
- Ability to maintain an overview and meet deadlines even during peak workload periods
What do we offer?
An opportunity to be part of a multicultural and diverse team that comes together in Hamburg's lush green district of Volksdorf to work on issues that are at the heart of international cooperation. We lay the foundation for you to grow and learn with GFA, providing continuous skills development and further training. Additionally, we offer the following:
- Flexible working time arrangement: A blend of flexi-time and home office days helps balance professional and personal commitments.
- Work-life balance: Our family-orientated policies enable a healthy balance between your professional and private life. We grant a tax-free childcare allowance (daycare) and offer family leave when you need to take care of your relatives.
- Health and wellbeing: We provide access to gym membership with a rich selection of wellness and sport programs around the city. Additionally, staff members organize various sporting activities and events.
- Mobility: To promote climate-friendly commuting, we subsidise monthly tickets for local public transport and offer the opportunity to lease a bicycle or e-bike.
- Surrounded by nature: GFA's barrier-free offices are set in natural surroundings, and easily accessible from Hamburg's city center. At your convenience, the offices are also within reach of public and social amenities.
Application
At GFA Consulting Group, we embrace the strength that comes from diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where your unique skills and perspectives are celebrated. We look forward to hiring new colleagues who identify with this appreciation of diversity. We welcome applicants irrespective of their gender, nationality, ethnicity, social origin, religion and beliefs, disability and chronic disease, age and sexual identity. Your skills and motivation are our only decision factor! We would like to encourage you to apply and bring your talents, skills and personal life experiences to enrich and advance our joint endeavours.
Contact person
Dagmar Roehr Dagmar.Roehr@gfa-group.de
