Save The Children, the leading independent organization creating real and lasting change for children in need in the U.S. and around the world seeks a Senior Proposal Recruiter to collaborate with technical/country office staff to identify and recruit experts for long-term, overseas project positions in priority proposals /key large-scale projects. Identify and contact potential candidates through networking and advertising.  

·         Develop a pipeline of qualified potential candidates and maintain on-going relationships with high potential candidates and conduct market and/or peer analyzes as appropriate to contribute to agency staffing/compensation reviews.

·         Conduct phone and in-person interviews with candidates; work with interview panel members to ensure timely interviews for time-sensitive (proposal) recruitments; and provide support to hiring manager in evaluating feedback and making selection decision.

·         Offer positions to candidates, negotiating/establishing salary and compensation package in line with SC policies and, where appropriate, donor (USAID) regulations.

·         Perform reference/background checks, verify salary history and academic degree.

Required Skills• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience • 5-7 years recruitment experience in international development, including 2-3 years experience in recruiting for proposals, especially to US government • Experience strengthening the capacity/skills of peers (via training, tools/materials development or other methods) • Familiarity with USAID desired • Strong interpersonal, communication and writing skills • Ability to work under tight deadlines, to manage multiple priorities simultaneously • Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PC/database skills • Ability to take initiative and work independently as well as to work effectively as part of a team • Effective time management and organizational skills