Talent Acquisition Manager (Pro Bono, 12 Months)

About the role

The International Council of Peace and Security (ICPS), an independent Geneva-based NGO, is seeking a pro bono Talent Acquisition Manager to lead its executive hiring function. The role oversees a team of ten Talent Acquisition Specialists and ensures the consistent identification, engagement and selection of top-tier candidates for director and executive positions. It reports to the HR Recruitment Operations Director and works 8-10 hours (20%) per week, with remote work and flexible hours.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement headhunting methodologies and talent mapping approaches, and oversee recruitment campaigns aligned with long-term workforce planning.
• Lead, mentor and manage a team of ten specialists, set performance benchmarks, hold monthly reviews of recruitment metrics and ensure confidentiality.
• Design evaluation frameworks for executive candidates, including structured, competency-based assessment and cultural alignment.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align hiring priorities and manage critical roles.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Organisational Leadership or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in executive recruitment, talent acquisition or headhunting, with a track record in C-level, director-level and senior leadership hiring.
• Minimum 5 years managing and leading a team of recruitment professionals, including setting metrics and coaching.
• Experience working with executive teams and senior leadership, and handling confidential recruitment operations.

Required skills

• Executive search, headhunting and talent mapping.
• Market intelligence and candidate assessment frameworks.
• Strategic thinking and team leadership.

What we offer

• An online certificate with an international serial number after one year, plus access to an Executive Education program of six courses (64 hours).
• A global professional network and training sessions.
• Flexible working hours and remote work, with possible contract renewal after one year.
• Membership in a net-zero carbon-emission organisation.