Job Opportunity for Talent Acquisition Consultant at The Convergence Foundation in New Delhi, India

## Job Description: Consultant – Talent Acquisition 

 

**About The Convergence Foundation**

 

The Convergence Foundation (TCF) is a grant-making incubator established by leading Indian philanthropist Ashish Dhawan. TCF aims to tackle critical challenges facing India by building and supporting pioneering institutions and bold leaders. We currently back fourteen organizations across two pillars: direct engines of growth and human capital development, focusing on areas like labor-intensive manufacturing, science & technology, effective governance, and philanthropy acceleration. 

 

**We are on a mission to drive economic growth in India and seek to identify high-leverage opportunities that can catalyze impactful outcomes.**

 

**Position Summary**

 

We are looking for a passionate and driven individual to join our team as a Consultant – Talent Acquisition.  You will be responsible for talent acquisition for both The Convergence Foundation and our partner organizations. This role will encompass various tasks, including candidate and sector research, mapping, database building and maintenance, and executing our talent acquisition strategy.

 

**This is a dynamic and exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in start-up environments, are passionate about building and scaling impactful organizations, and are deeply committed to the social impact sector.** 

 

**Key Responsibilities:**

 

* Map job profiles to relevant talent pools in non-profits, for-profit organizations, and academic institutions.

* Define and build detailed job specifications based on organizational needs and skills requirements.

* Proactively identify and engage high-quality active and passive candidates interested in the impact sector through various channels:

    * Founders and senior leaders networks

    * Talent partner relationships

    * Alumni programs

    * Consulting organizations

    * Campus placement drives

    * Innovative sourcing methods 

* Conduct extensive outbound candidate search and build an internal database to reduce reliance on external partners. 

* Design appropriate job profiles and talent acquisition strategies for thematic areas and verticals.

* Create and maintain an accurate and updated database with key metrics to effectively track and monitor resource requirements.

* Manage the entire recruitment life cycle from sourcing to successful onboarding.

* Implement robust candidate selection processes including interview protocols, psychometrics, and reference checks. 

 

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

 

* Undergraduate or Master’s degree from a top-tier institution in a relevant field (e.g., business, industrial/organizational psychology, human resources, communications). 

* 2-5 years of work experience in a talent management role.

* Exceptional networking and relationship-building skills with the ability to identify, inspire, and connect with top talent.

* Excellent presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, for engaging internal and external audiences.

* Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, plan timelines, and meet deadlines.

 

**Personal Characteristics and Desired Qualities:**

 

* Thrive in a fast-paced environment with a strong sales mindset and a go-getter attitude.

* Passionate about building strong networks and nurturing relationships with high-quality talent in the corporate and social sectors.

* Highly motivated and able to work independently to achieve agreed goals and targets.

* Take ownership of the overall recruitment strategy and process for portfolio organizations.

* Possess strong collaboration skills and actively listen to others, valuing diverse perspectives. 

* Ability to quickly learn about new sectors and conduct a thorough and high-quality candidate search process, including leadership candidate search, outreach, engagement, and evaluation.

* Adapt and remain flexible to changing circumstances and role demands.

* Demonstrates sensitivity, confidentiality, and discretion in interactions with prospective and active candidates beyond the recruitment process. 

 

**Compensation:**

 

Remuneration will be competitive with Indian philanthropy pay scales and will be determined based on the candidate’s experience. 

 

**Location:**

 

New Delhi, India

 

**We look forward to receiving your application!**