Talent Pool (CRS' database for key personnel recruitment)

Talent Pool is a CRS database that gathers information on external candidates interested in future positions with CRS. Talent Pool is specifically focused on the following key personnel positions: Chief of Party, Technical Director, Finance & Administration Director, Monitoring & Evaluation Director or Operations & Logistics Director. Your recruiter in the HR Talent Acquisition Group can search the Talent Pool database – reach out to your recruiter early in the recruitment process.

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Catholic Relief Services

This resource relates to the following project management standards and key actions. Click on the links below for guidance to carry out these key actions, and for links to any related policies and other resources.

Standard 4: Staffing for quality (technically sound, timely and effective) project management.

Key Action 3: Proactively recruit for "key personnel"/project leadership positions.

Standard 5: Early engagement with donor to inform design.

Key Action 2: Engage in capture planning for specific funding opportunities, including efforts to influence the call for proposals.

Standard 9: Proactive recruitment and onboarding for timely start-up.

Key Action 4: Proactively recruit for positions based on the project needs and on CRS and industry best practices.

Standard 14: Managing and developing human resources for quality project implementation.

Key Action 4: Monitor project staffing needs and act proactively to minimize gaps.