Recruitment Specialist at the DAI Operations Office in Ukraine in DAI Global, LLC / Spriyannya dobrochesnosti u publichnomu sektori (Pro-integrity)

DAI is seeking highly qualified candidates for the Recruitment Specialist position in the Ukraine Portfolio. 

BACKGROUND

DAI has a significant presence in Ukraine, with five active projects totaling more than $758 million. While these projects vary in scope and focus, they are all involved in intricate and complex operational processes, including grant programs, procurements, and sub-contract relationships. The pressure on the project teams has been intense due to first the COVID 19 pandemic followed by Russia’s invasion, as USAID Ukraine has added significant new funding and responsibilities. In some cases, this required the projects to pivot significantly from their original objectives, and thus created gaps in alignment between the skills needed for success and those possessed by the core team. 

As the number and complexity of operational processes grow, however, it has become increasingly necessary for DAI to field a cross-project operational team to a) remove implementation roadblocks affecting all projects, b) build the capacity of project operations teams, c) serve as a liaison between members of DAI’s Home Office and field teams, and d) ensure compliance through focused oversight and training of project personnel.

 ROLE’S PURPOSE

The Recruitment Specialist will support DAI’s project teams in the identification and recruitment of CCN staff for DAI programs in Ukraine. S/he will work with the Bethesda- and field-based management teams and project hiring managers to promote DAI as the firm of choice in-country. S/he will screen potential national candidates with an in-depth understanding of USAID and DAI hiring processes. S/he will help streamline the recruitment process and contribute to recruitment strategy while complying with all DAI, Government of Ukraine, and USAID rules and regulations for staffing. Travel to regional offices to support DAI projects with start-ups and/or training may be required.

 OBJECTIVES AND DUTIES

The Recruitment Specialist will be based in Ukraine and will be responsible for the following:

• Assist project recruitment staff with complex recruitments and/or lead complex recruitment assignments that require creative applications of country/regional knowledge to specific recruitment challenges
• Work with hiring managers to develop position descriptions for national hires
• Build local networks and ongoing relationships with top candidates and local organizations for recruitment by DAI projects
• Interface with project COPs, Technical Leads, HR managers and hiring managers on upcoming project staffing needs for scheduling surge resources; coordinate schedules and assignments to support project on-going needs
• Serve as surge support for all aspects of the recruitment life cycle for project-specific recruitments
• Support project HR and recruitment teams with additional training and guidance in DAI, USAID and Government of Ukraine recruitment and labor practices, rules and regulations
• Monitor recruitment and hiring practices in compliance with DAI, Government of Ukraine, and client policies, rules and regulations and recommend staffing strategies and system solutions for improved efficiencies
• Perform candidate/position mapping to the local compensation plan and assist in negotiation of salaries with potential candidates in line with DAI, Government of Ukraine and USAID hiring rules, practices and policies
• Monitor labor market trends and continuously analyze DAI’s local compensation plan and other recruitment policies and mechanisms to ensure they are reflective of the market and local practice and regulations
• Recommend and implement updates to DAI’s recruitment and HR policies and practices to adapt to the country or operational context, as needed
• Utilize local connections to source the best candidates available within specified skill sets
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Ukraine Portfolio Director of Finance and Operations

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant study, such as business administration or human resources management.
• A minimum of nine (9) years of relevant professional experience demonstrating progressive responsibility in recruitment and/or human resources management.
• Prior experience managing staff and/or consultants.
• Prior experience in human resources management and recruiting for a USAID- or other international donor-funded development project strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Ukrainian Labor Code, plus a demonstrated commitment to compliance and ethics.
• Ability to appropriately manage confidential and sensitive data while upholding the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent tasks and competing priorities, excellent organizational skills, and an attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal communication and collaborative teamworking skills.
• Fluency in Ukrainian with excellent oral and written communications skills required; professional proficiency reading, writing, and speaking English also required

 REPORTING:

This position will report to the Ukraine Recruitment Manager at DAI’s Home Office in Bethesda. 

Application Instructions

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Please submit your Cover Letter and CV to [email protected] 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please include “Recruitment Specialist, Ukraine Operations Office” in the subject line. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

 Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, disability, age, or status as a protected veteran.

DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms, nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships, 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, ethnicities, 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 our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.

DAI Organization and Values

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.