Job Opportunity for Manager/Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition at The Convergence Foundation in New Delhi, DL, India

**Job Title:** Manager/Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition

**Organization:** The Convergence Foundation (TCF)

**Location:** New Delhi, DL, India

**About The Convergence Foundation:**

The Convergence Foundation (TCF), founded by philanthropist Ashish Dhawan, is a grant-making incubator focused on building and scaling new foundations within key areas of India’s development sector.  TCF supports organizations working on diverse areas such as labor-intensive manufacturing, science & technology, effective governance, and the acceleration of Indian philanthropy.  Its portfolio includes organizations addressing critical challenges in education, air pollution, leadership development, and economic growth. TCF aims to identify high-leverage opportunities to catalyze pivotal outcomes and drive economic growth in India.

**Position Summary:**

The Convergence Foundation seeks experienced Managers and Senior Managers to lead Talent Acquisition for TCF and its partner organizations. This role requires a creative approach to lateral hiring, a strong network, and significant team management experience.  The successful candidate will play a crucial role in scaling these organizations through strategic talent acquisition within the impact sector.

**Key Responsibilities:**

* Strategic Talent Mapping: Identify and map job profiles to relevant talent pools across nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and academic institutions, focusing on managerial and senior managerial roles.

* Role Specification Development: Develop detailed and attractive job specifications based on a thorough understanding of complex role and skill requirements.

* Candidate Engagement: Proactively engage high-quality candidates (active and passive) leveraging extensive networks, innovative sourcing strategies, and strong partnerships.

* Database Management: Build and maintain a comprehensive candidate database to streamline the recruitment process and reduce reliance on external partners.

* Recruitment Strategy Implementation: Design and execute effective talent acquisition strategies tailored to the needs of different thematic areas and verticals.

* Candidate Selection Process: Oversee a robust selection process, including interviews, psychometrics, and reference checks, ensuring alignment with organizational values.

* Lifecycle Recruitment Management: Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding, optimizing each phase for efficiency and effectiveness.

**Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities:**

* **Educational Background:** Undergraduate or master’s degree from a top-tier institution in business, industrial/organizational psychology, human resources, communications, or a related field.

* **Professional Experience:** 6-12 years of experience in talent management, with significant team management responsibilities in high-stakes environments.

* **Networking & Relationship Building:** Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills, with a talent for attracting top-tier candidates.

* **Communication & Presentation Skills:** Strong communication and presentation skills, effectively conveying information to internal and external stakeholders.

* **Strategic Planning:** Advanced planning and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize, plan timelines, and meet deadlines in a managerial context.

* **Personal Characteristics:** Innovative, proactive, adaptable, a quick learner, collaborative, a strong leader, and possessing sensitivity and discretion.

**Compensation:** Competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales, depending on experience.