Stephanie Schott

About Stephanie Schott

International Development Recruiter with 20 years of professional experience providing recruitment solutions for development organizations funded by USAID, Department of State, Gates Foundation, CDC, NIH, World Bank, DFID and the European Commission. Proven ability to source, select, and hire superior candidates for challenging opportunities. Able to prioritize and work effectively under stressful conditions. Works closely with multiple levels of internal and external staff to build strong relationships and further objectives. A creative thinker, who identifies alternative solutions to problems, overcomes challenges and positions resources to achieve lasting growth. Language skills include: English, French, German, Dutch and basic Spanish.

Experience

1. Senior International Development Recruiter

   FHI 360

   Aug 2012 — Present

   Responsibilities include:• Strategically source, screen, and recruit international development professionals for long term (LTTA) and short term (STTA) positions including Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, Project Director, Director of Finance and Administration, Component Leaders, and Technical Specialists. • Partner with key hiring managers to identify personnel needs and recruitment strategy plans and manage overall hiring process for internal and external requisitions, collaborate on job requisition details and creation, and counsel/recommend on effective candidate assessment/interview techniques.• Facilitate post interview discussions with leaders, when appropriate, to help search committees come to a consensus on candidates. • Actively generate pipelines of qualified passive candidates (per technical area).• Collaborate with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to develop compensation bands for each position, based on market research and internal equity, to develop fair and equitable job offers.• Recruitment of host country nationals for proposals, including developing local benefits plans and in-country recruitment;• Familiarity with USAID regulations and recruiting practices

Education

• Denison University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations and Affairs

• Maastricht University

  Master's degree, International Economics

  1997 — 2000

Skills

• Recruiting
• French
• Spanish
• Capacity Building
• Africa
• Program Management
• Civil Society
• International Relations
• International Development
• Sourcing
• English
• Nonprofits
• Ngos
• Economic Development
• Research
• Dutch
• Training