Executive Search, Recruitment and Assessment Services

The Vendor is required to provide executive search, recruitment, and assessment services for the position of city manager.
- Requirement:
1. Position profile development
• Engage with the human resources function, city council, and other relevant stakeholders to define the ideal candidate profile.
• Identify the leadership competencies, professional qualifications, experience, and personal characteristics sought in the city manager.
• Finalize a candidate profile and position description for approval prior to advertising.
2. Advertising and outreach campaign
• Design and implement an appropriate advertising and marketing campaign to promote the opportunity through relevant professional channels
• Conduct proactive outreach and direct recruitment to attract qualified candidates, including passive candidates who may not respond to standard advertising.
• Ensure outreach efforts support a broad and diverse applicant pool.
3. Applicant screening
• Receive and acknowledge applications submitted in response to the recruitment.
• Screen applicants against the minimum requirements established in the approved candidate profile.
• Perform additional in-depth screening of qualified applicants to evaluate fit against the identified competencies and qualifications.
4. Candidate list development
• Evaluate and rank qualified candidates based on the approved criteria.
• Recommend a ranked list of candidates to the city council for consideration, accompanied by supporting documentation and candidate summaries.
5. Interview and assessment process design
• Design an interview and assessment process tailored to the needs of the city and subject to city council approval.
• Develop interview questions for panels.
• Provide training and orientation for panelists participating in the interview process.
• Coordinate the logistical and administrative aspects of the interview process.
6. Interview and assessment facilitation
• Facilitate the interview and assessment process as approved by the city council.
• Support the evaluation of candidates through structured methods, which may include panel interviews and other assessment tools appropriate to executive-level recruitment.
• Manage candidate scheduling, communication, and coordination throughout the interview phase.
7. Background and reference verification
• Conduct comprehensive background checks and reference verifications for top candidates.
• Verify education, employment history, professional credentials, and other relevant information.
• Present findings to the city council to inform the final selection decision.