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Oxford HR - Associate Consultant Americas
Interim
Latin America & Caribbean, North America, USA
Posted 6 months ago

About Oxford HR

Oxford HR is a fast-growing global leadership consultancy, specializing in the impact and for-purpose sectors. We manage executive level search and appointments and offer leadership and change services which include coaching, consulting, team and leadership development, Founder-CEO transitions, Board Placements, and more. We work with non-profits, NGOs, consultancies, foundations, start-ups, think-tanks, social enterprises, multi-lateral development banks, and government institutions.  Our clients are from all over the world. We have developed the following sector specialist areas:

  • Environment, Climate & Conservation
  • Trade, Finance, Impact Investment
  • Education
  • Health
  • Livelihoods & Agriculture
  • Data, Technology & Research
  • Human Rights & Equality
  • Disaster & Humanitarian Response

Our teams work globally from offices in Europe (Oxford and Amsterdam), Africa (Nairobi), Asia (Singapore), and the Americas (Washington, D.C.) with teams spanning the respective regions. We have around 35 staff, and 45 associates spread across 20 countries. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion which are part of our organisational values. We embrace cultural difference and strive towards creating inclusive behaviours. As an organization, we are learning and growing in our DEIA journey and approach our work with an intersectional lens.

Our Vision is ‘An equitable, sustainable planet, delivered by leaders inspired by the need for urgent change’ and our Mission is ‘to identify and support leaders creating lasting positive social and environmental impact’.

 

Oxford HR Values

Oxford HR’s values are aligned with those of the international development sector, and we are trusted to appoint leaders who are not only technically competent but who are also aligned in terms of organisation’s culture and goals and committed to support the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the priorities in the Agenda 2030 as well as the African Union Agenda 2063. More specifically we believe in:

  • Continuous improvement – we measure and evaluate what we do, get feedback and improve upon it. We use technology to support our work and ensure our team are constantly learning and developing their skills. We innovate wherever we can to secure our approach is the best possible for any project we undertake. We’re open to criticism. We’re naturally curious.
  • Collective and personal expertise – we believe no one person has a monopoly on the right answer and ensure we work collectively on our projects and challenges. We share knowledge and focus on disseminating ideas and expertise across the whole organisation. We hire people who are steeped in the backgrounds they’re delivering services in, who are professional and resourceful, and constantly eager to learn and committed to their own personal development.
  • Care – for our staff, our associates, our clients and candidates and for the sectors we work in. We work globally, across many cultures and constantly strive for a culturally sensitive response in all our projects. Our culture is non-hierarchical, and we regard staff and associates as equal parts of our Oxford HR family.
  • Cultural sensitivity – we recognise the under representation of certain minority groups in leadership roles and want to challenge that wherever we can. We relish having a diverse workforce.
  • Ethical and transparent – we uphold principles of ethical recruitment including openness and transparency in our dealings with candidates and clients.

Job Summary

In this role you will work closely with an experienced team of search professionals with extensive experience in the international development sector. You will provide support to the following: proposal development, communication and marketing (e.g., producing candidate packs, amplifying via social media), researching candidates, screening applicants, coordinating client and candidate meetings, writing reports, billing, and other administrative tasks.

This person is organized and flexible, possesses an eagerness to learn, and is keen to practice a wide range of skills. Key to success in this role is a passion for the for-purpose sector and for the people who do this work.

Person Specification and Qualifications

Skills and abilities

  • Excellent communication and deep listening skills and a partnership approach to working with clients.
  • A love of networking with skills in business development, alongside an ability to build authentic relationships quickly.
  • The ability to manage a project team and a desire to get the best from people while creating a supportive working environment.
  • Effective, decisive management and business planning skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills and written and spoken English, with experience of report writing and attention to detail.
  • Experience of working internationally and collaboratively in a diverse and multi-cultural team.
  • Good negotiation skills, with the ability to persuade effectively and deliver convincing arguments.
  • A keen interest to learn about new subjects and organisations at speed.
  • Empathetic and intuitive with belief in your own judgement.
  • A willingness to work flexibly.

 

Experience

  • Work or voluntary experience in one of our sector specialisms. With a passionate interest in tackling change. An openness to different approaches and a willingness to work with a range of organisations from radical activists to commercial startups.
  • Proven experience of managing multiple consecutive projects, prioritising work to deadlines and achieving results with and through others.
  • Experience in a client facing role – could be in a commercial setting or with partners or funders in an NGO.
  • Proven experience of managing people, with a coaching approach.
  • A previous role in Learning & Development, HR, Talent, Coaching, Mentoring or Consultancy would be an advantage.
  • Experience in Executive Search is not essential if you can demonstrate transferable skills and alignment with our values.

Personal attributes and values

  • Confident and accountable, an ambitious person with a drive to succeed.
  • Knowledge and interest of regional geopolitics and its key players and needs.
  • Being able to work independently and as an active team member.
  • Commitment to international development and ensuring gender and diversity representation.
  • Alignment with Oxford HR’s values.
  • Diplomatic, pragmatic, tactful, non-confrontational but able to get a point of view across.
  • Strong awareness and understanding of cultural and external issues that are likely to impact Oxford HR.
  • Solutions oriented and high levels of personal organisation, stamina and resilience.
  • Open to change and agile, able to thrive in a growing and fast-paced environment.
  • Optimistic

Job Features

Job CategoryOxHR Jobs
LocationAmericas, flexible
Reports ToManaging Director, Americas
Closing DateApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

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Job Features

Job CategoryOxHR Jobs
LocationAmericas, flexible
Reports ToManaging Director, Americas
Closing DateApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Apply Online