Reporting to: Brakket Exec’s GM
Role Summary: The Associate is responsible for performing research including companies & candidate
identification, introduce opportunities to candidates, perform the preliminary assessment and assist
in Business Development research.
Duties:
• Study assignment criteria and parameters as set out in the agreement letter and contact
records, then participate and contribute to the research planning phase of assignments
• Gain strong understanding of search assignments & elements of Search Strategy (SS), Position
Description (PD), and Core Requirements (CR)
• Undertake initiatives to build rational objective understanding of the role of each specific
assigned research project
• Perform accurate research to identify target companies (market mapping) and candidates
• Post jobs to appropriate job board/ newspapers/ colleges etc
• Apply resourceful and creative research, find solutions for challenging research activities, and
achieve tangible weekly progress for the assignments you are working on
• Set SMART objectives, and develop the skills required to verify research findings, and
constantly improve the quality and time required to complete activities such as accurate
company / candidate mapping, call screening, identification of bullseye candidates etc
• Contact candidates for opportunity presentation and evaluation of their initial congruence to
search criteria and parameters. Document and report findings on Database (Invenias)
• Debrief candidates after their interviews with the clients
• Provide accurate, analytical, and well documented reports (Progress report, Shortlist Report,
etc.) to the rest of the team
• Enter data accurately into Invenias and other relevant folders, and audit for accuracy and
completeness of information
• Assist in innovation initiatives including automation, process optimization, templates
generation, & new ways to identify & approach candidates
• Assist Business Development team & Engagement Managers in sharing critical market
trends/shifts, developments in specific targeted companies, identification of prospect clients
and key executives worth conducting business with
Requirements:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite specially Excel, word & Powerpoint
• Operating a HR database, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) & CRM (preferably Invenias,
Manatal)
• Candidate assessment skills
• Critical thinking & writing skills in English & Arabic
• Attention to details and good aesthetic sense
• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university; Master’s level is a plus
• 2 to 3 years of verifiable skills and experience in recruitment or executive search within a
developed corporate environment
