INTRODUCTION

The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB/The Bank) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) to play a key role in attracting, assessing, and securing high-calibre professionals in support of the Bank’s mandate and strategic objectives. The successful candidate will be based at CDB’s headquarters in St. Michael, Barbados.

THE DIVISION

The Human Resources Division, within the Human Resources and Administration Department, serves as the institutional centre of expertise for the Bank’s people and workforce agenda. The Division provides leadership and operational oversight across a broad portfolio, including rewards and compensation, benefits, talent management, staff relations and welfare, performance management, employee engagement, learning and development, people analytics, and workforce planning. As the focal point for all staff-related transactions and advisory services, the Division plays a critical role in shaping a positive and consistent employee experience.

The Human Resources Division consists of the HR Operations Unit and the Talent & Culture Unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Head, Talent and Culture, the Talent Acquisition Specialist (TAS) delivers end-to-end recruitment and onboarding services to attract and appoint high-calibre talent aligned with the CDB’s mandate and people strategy.

The TAS will be required to:

• Deliver end-to-end recruitment and resourcing across the Bank, including advising managers on recruitment and internal mobility options, coordinating selection processes, and supporting informed hiring decisions aligned with organisational needs;
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including drafting Terms of Reference in collaboration with departments, posting vacancies across appropriate media and networks, proactively sourcing candidates, coordinating assessments and interviews, managing offer negotiations, and ensuring a seamless transition into onboarding;
• Design and implement proactive sourcing strategies and talent attraction initiatives, leveraging technology, recruitment tools, and partnerships to build sustainable talent pipelines and enhance the candidate and hiring manager experience;
• Conduct and/or coordinate pre-employment assessments, background checks, and reference screenings, ensuring integrity, impartiality, and adherence to recruitment policies and standards;
• Provide guidance to hiring managers on best-practice recruitment approaches, including targeted advertising, screening techniques, assessment tools, and interview methodologies, to strengthen the quality and consistency of hiring outcomes;
• Contribute to employer branding and outreach initiatives to promote CDB’s Employee Value Proposition and reputation as an employer of choice.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the applicant tracking system (ATS), develop recruitment metrics, and provide data-driven insights to monitor performance, inform decision-making, and improve efficiency.
• Lead the continuous improvement of the talent acquisition function by identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery, streamline processes, and strengthen recruitment outcomes.
• Supervise new employee onboarding activities to ensure an engaging and effective integration experience that supports early productivity and retention.
• Uphold and advance the Bank’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by applying fair, transparent, and unbiased recruitment practices throughout the selection process.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate shall have:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. An undergraduate degree with an additional two (2) years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant professional experience in talent acquisition or human resources, with demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end recruitment processes, advising hiring managers, and managing multiple recruitment exercises concurrently in a complex organisational environment.
• Demonstrable experience in talent acquisition activities, e.g., outreach, talent pipelining, employer value propositioning.
• Strong proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (i.e. SuccessFactors or similar)
• Further relevant professional development, including accredited HR certifications, is desirable.
• Experience managing recruitment processes in a public international organisation is desirable.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Acting as a Champion for Change

Actively identifies problems and opportunities for change and implements solutions where appropriate. Maintains effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; and supports people in their efforts to try new things.

Acting Decisively

Moves quickly to make decisions and commits to a clear course of action; comfortable making decisions based on partial information; willing to take risks in order to maintain momentum; shows a strong bias toward action.

Acting Strategically

Aligns day-to-day activities around broader organisational goals and objectives; prioritises resources based on the strategic objectives of the organisation; recognises and rewards people based on how their actions support the broader needs of the organisation.

Championing Customer Needs

Calls attention to issues that impact customer satisfaction; views situations from the perspective of customers; encourages people to think about customers when making decisions and develops and sustains productive customer relationships.

Communicating Effectively

Consistently communicates with clarity and thoroughness to optimise audience understanding. Communicates information in a clear, concise, and timely manner. Demonstrates effective speaking and presentation skills.

Delivering High Quality Work

Critically reviews work processes to ensure quality; addresses problems that could impact quality; makes sure project deliverables and services meet all requirements and expectations; does not make the same mistakes twice.

Displaying Technical Expertise

Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialised knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others.

Driving for Results

Bottom-line oriented and pushes self and others to achieve results. Keeps current on project status; makes sure people are aware of project status and what they need to do to keep things moving; redirects project resources and activities to overcome setbacks; elevates project concerns to senior levels of leadership when appropriate.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

This role is a full-time position with the successful candidate being contracted on a two-year basis in the first instance, with the possibility of renewal. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with the salary scale for this Grade 20 role starting at USD81,816 per annum net of taxes. The benefits package includes a defined benefit (final salary) pension plan, life and medical insurances, and 30 days annual leave per calendar year.

Before you proceed to apply, please consider the following requirements:

• You must be a national of one of CDB’s member countries.
• You will be required to produce evidence of any educational and professional qualifications to support your application if you are selected for an interview.
• All offers of appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks and references.

CDB fully respects the need for confidentiality of information supplied and assures you that we will not discuss your background and interest with anyone including references, without your prior consent.

The deadline for submission of applications is February 7, 2026, at 11:59 pm AST.

The Caribbean Development Bank is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, or disabilities. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Bank provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request such accommodation.