Kenya - Executive Search and Recruitment Services

The African Economic Research Consortium is seeking a reputable executive search and recruitment firm to manage critical executive appointments. The agency needs to solve the challenge of identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier leadership through a structured and professional recruitment process. The selected firm will conduct stakeholder consultations with the board, executive committee, and senior management team to develop a comprehensive candidate profile and search strategy. The scope of work covers proactive candidate identification and sourcing, including reaching passive candidates and leveraging professional networks while promoting diversity, inclusion, gender, and geographical equity. The firm must also handle competency-based screening, conduct leadership or psychometric assessments, and present a diverse longlist followed by a shortlist of approximately five candidates. Additionally, the agency requires support with interview coordination, final selection, offer negotiations, professional reference checks, and a minimum of six months of post-placement onboarding support. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in Kenya. The agency expects the performance of the work to take place both onsite and offsite. Bidders must submit their responses digitally via email or through the designated online platform. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a specific funding limit. No key dates are specified in the sourcing details.