Africa Researcher

About Red Sea Executive Search

Red Sea Executive Search is a dynamic and diverse, international executive search consultancy.

We work with some of the world’s leading INGOs and philanthropic organisations to find exceptional senior management and executive leaders for global change.

We strive to bring new leadership to our sector, with the right skills and qualities to represent our clients and help shape future organisations

Since launching as an independent firm in 2018 we have grown steadily to a team of around 14 with consultants based in the US, UK, Spain and Kenya and operations support in South Africa

About the Role

We are looking for a researcher to join our growing team in Africa.

Do you have a demonstrable passion for and experience working within the international development/not-for-profit sector?

Are you interested in working flexibly within a global team?

Are you a critical thinker, analytical and able to solve problems creatively?

Are you able to engage and build positive relationships with others?

A researcher role brings together intellectual and analytical skills needed to interpret complex briefs, research skills to identify outstanding candidates and interpersonal skills to engage senior leaders on behalf of our clients.

Our values

• Global and Local
• Equal and Diverse
• Thoughtful and Analytical
• Innovative and Creative
• Passionate and Knowledgeable
• Ownership and Accountability
• Partnership and Collaboration
• Honesty and Integrity

Our offer

Location: For this opportunity, we are looking for an African national. Whilst it would be ideal if you are co-located with colleagues in either Kenya (Nairobi) or South Africa, we welcome applications from across the continent.

Remuneration:  You will initially join as an Associate (self-employed) and be remunerated per project.

Helping you to grow: You will work alongside other researchers and be accountable to an experienced consultant where you will be exposed to the full scope of an executive search process. You will be given plenty of opportunity to contribute to the life of the company and grow your knowledge and skills along the path towards becoming a search consultant

Responsibilities

• Research on multiple projects for candidates for search assignments. These may be in Europe, Africa, Asia or the Americas.
• Take briefs from consultants and/ or clients regarding search projects, and write criteria and reports.
• Build lists of potential candidates with the help of the Lead Consultant.
• Build networks with candidates and clients within the International Development space.
• Build knowledge on the International Development sector.
• Screen candidates and assess suitability for roles (by video).
• Approach candidates on agreed research lists by email and social media.
• Overall help in building the company brand and helping with strategic input and vision.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

Candidates must have proficient, demonstrable knowledge of the following areas:

• Recruitment or research (ideally including candidate research and assessment)
• Experience working in International Development or Not for Profit sector(s). We will also consider new graduates with International Relations, International Development or Public Health degrees who have proven research skills
• Account management/ project management
• Working knowledge of Excel, MS Word and Powerpoint
• Understanding of the African continental context

Candidates must demonstrate the following skills:

• Sound written language and communication skills – fluency in written and spoken English. Additional language skills are very welcome.
• Client management and candidate management skills- engaging both with discretion, integrity and diplomacy
• Aptitude in prioritisation, decision-making and problem-solving.
• Outstanding organisational and communication abilities.
• Able to listen, digest, interpret and retain complex information.
• Flexible and able to multitask; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.

Candidates must demonstrate the following behavioural competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage candidates successfully and with discretion, integrity and diplomacy
• Commitment to Red Sea’s mission and values.
• Able to work in a global team, collaborating with and supporting one another.

How to apply

This position will be held open until filled and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

If you would like to know more about the role or about us, please email Becky Snead in the first instance at [email protected] for an informal conversation.

Please click on the ‘apply for job’ button to submit your application.

For this role, kindly submit a MS Word version of your CV and a cover letter detailing your motivation and how you are suited to the role specification

Please name your submitted files with the following reference: RSC_AFR

Red Sea is committed to meeting the standards set out in their Equality and Diversity recruitment policy; this includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality and diversity.