Executive Recruiter (Pro Bono, Remote)

About the role

The International Council of Peace and Security (ICPS), an independent Geneva-based NGO, is recruiting one Executive Recruiter to support its Human Resources department. The role is pro bono, runs for 12 months (with possible extension) and involves helping recruit senior-level positions, working directly with the Chancellor on executive hiring. It is fully remote.

Key responsibilities

• Post job advertisements on LinkedIn biweekly for selected senior roles
• Screen candidates, communicate with potential hires and conduct interviews for positions requiring higher experience and expertise
• Independently manage the recruitment process for sourced and screened candidates
• Conduct interviews with candidates selected by the Chancellor for executive-level evaluation, with flexible scheduling
• Maintain candidate data and coordinate with the Chancellor on candidate evaluations and hiring recommendations
• Keep in line with HR department and leadership on hiring standards

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, HR management, international relations, business administration) with 3 to 5 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, executive search or HR
• Demonstrated experience identifying, screening and evaluating candidates, preferably for senior, managerial or leadership roles
• Strong communication skills, including structured interviewing and presenting candidate evaluations
• Integrity, discretion and professionalism, with confidentiality in mind

Required skills

• Proficiency with LinkedIn and other recruitment tools and platforms
• Ability to assess executive experience, leadership capability and organisational fit
• Organisational and analytical skills, including keeping candidate records and managing recruitment documentation in Google Drive or similar tools

What we offer

• An online certificate with an international serial number after 1 year
• Training and guidance from experienced consultants, SCO and academic advisors
• Possible contract renewal and advancement as a consultant at the end of the term
• Flexible, deadline-based schedule of about 8 to 10 hours per week
• Crediting of name, picture and team membership