• The Recruiter is responsible for Service Excellence throughout the recruitment cycle. • They act as a brand ambassador for the client, focused on delivering exceptional talent while providing proactive and timely communication on the status of the search. • They serve as subject matter expert in talent acquisition and provide consultative direction and industry expertise to hiring leader. • Lead a detailed job scope meeting with the hiring leader to determine position specifications, providing relevant market data and recommendations on possible approaches to the search or candidate requirements. • Review of candidates who have applied via the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Evaluate candidate qualifications against position requirements and determine who to move forward in the recruitment process. • Develop and manage recruitment marketing plans or sourcing plans to determine the most appropriate candidate sources that align to the search requirements. • Source candidates via resume databases, search engine and networking sites using Boolean search language. • Utilize Cielo’s proprietary software for mobile and email campaigning to talent communities. • Prepare candidates for interviews, coaching them on logistical information, interview schedule, appropriate attire and overall expectations. • Keep candidates engaged throughout process, ensuring consistent communication on the status of the search. • Partner with hiring leader to determine offer details, using market data and compensation guidelines to support recommendations.

• Perform full-cycle recruiting for open positions: sourcing, interviewing, coordinating hiring process, offer negotiation, etc. • Provide an outstanding candidate experience, from initial introduction to onboarding. • Be a true Talent Partner to your respective business line(s) - not just execute, but consult, advice, coach, etc. • Work closely with the HR team and hiring managers on constant improvement of the hiring process. • Drive or take part in various HR projects and initiatives. • Manage recruiting databases and other HR assets in structured and timely manners. • Develop and maintain a continually stocked pipeline of quality talent through various methods, including, but not limited to, networking within the community, contacting and/or visiting universities, attending local job fairs and fostering continued contact with quality candidates who may qualify for future positions.

• Support recruiting efforts from application through offer • Review resumes, coordinate interviews, and communicate with candidates • Prepare offer documentation and support sourcing efforts • Conduct basic initial phone screenings • Maintain candidate records and application status • Ensure candidates receive timely communication throughout the hiring process • Partner with the Vice President of Employee Services to provide an exceptional candidate experience • Assist with sourcing candidates for proposal efforts and hard-to-fill positions • Help maintain organized recruiting records and applicant pipeline

Role Description The Senior Consultant - Headhunter will manage and support end-to-end recruitment processes for globally advertised mid-to-senior level roles. The consultant will partner closely with hiring managers and the Talent Acquisition team to design sourcing strategies, engage diverse candidate pools, ensure inclusive and equitable hiring practices, and deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes within agreed timelines. Recruitment Strategy & Execution - Proactive headhunting and direct sourcing: Identify, approach, and engage passive candidates through targeted headhunting, market mapping, and direct outreach, rather than relying on inbound applications alone. - Senior stakeholder engagement: Build credibility and manage relationships with senior stakeholders, including hiring managers, executive leadership, regional HR, and external partners, influencing and aligning them throughout the search. - Compliance and process rigor: Navigate and apply CIMMYT's recruitment policies and procedures, GEYSI standards, and host-institute requirements with rigor, ensuring every search is fully compliant and audit-ready end to end. - Autonomous delivery: Manage multiple concurrent searches with minimal supervision, setting own priorities and driving processes to closure across competing demands and shifting timelines. - Operating across a complex, matrixed landscape: Work effectively across a globally distributed, multi-stakeholder organization, partnering with hiring managers, regional HR, host institutions, and external vendors, often with ambiguous or evolving requirements. - International sourcing and on-site presence: Bring a genuinely international outlook to sourcing and candidate engagement across Africa, Asia, and LATAM. Sourcing & Talent Pipeline Management - Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies tailored to each role and region. - Identify and engage high-potential passive candidates through professional platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, academic networks, sector-specific boards). - Maintain and update candidate pipelines and sourcing trackers. Screening & Evaluation - Conduct structured screening interviews using competency- and values-based approaches. - Prepare interview sheets and support interview panels with relevant evaluation tools. - Facilitate structured debriefs to support transparent and inclusive selection decisions. Process Optimization & Stakeholder Engagement - Ensure a smooth, timely recruitment process that meets both candidate and hiring manager expectations. - Provide weekly updates to the Talent Acquisition Manager. - Recommend improvements to processes, tools, or communications based on candidate and hiring manager feedback. Candidate Experience & Communication - Ensure positive and respectful candidate interactions throughout the process. - Provide timely updates to candidates and hiring teams. - Support reference checks and offer coordination as needed. Qualifications - Minimum 12 years of experience in international recruitment, executive search, or talent acquisition. - Demonstrated success sourcing and hiring for complex, technical, and/or international mid-to-senior level roles. - Strong understanding of sourcing tools, Boolean search techniques, and sector-specific networks. - Experience working with or for mission-driven organizations, ideally in agriculture, research, development, or nonprofit sectors. - Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder engagement skills. - Fluency in English is required; Spanish is a strong asset. - Experience with applicant tracking systems is required. Requirements - The selected candidate should exhibit the following competencies: Client Orientation, Critical and Creative Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Teamwork, and Communication.