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Case Study: Professional search in the Democratic Republic of Congo, UK and Tanzania

Our client needed to source a senior leadership team for a laboratory operation based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Find out how we helped

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Overview

Sector: Mining and Metals
Location(s): Democratic Republic of Congo, Tanzania, United Kingdom

Services Provided

Talent Acquisition
Professional Search
Consulting
Talent Mapping
Relocation Services

Background

Our client is an independent provider of inspection and testing services for the metal and mineral industry, with offices and laboratories in over 35 countries throughout the Americas, Asia, Asia Pacific, Africa and Europe.

Challenge

Our client needed to source a senior leadership team for a laboratory operation based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). However, they faced difficulties sourcing suitable professionals capable of managing the region-specific challenges.

The roles required three specific areas of experience; sub-Saharan management of labour forces, sub- Saharan management of technical testing and analysis staff, and experience leading and representing a business in both commercial and government negotiations. In addition to these areas of expertise, candidates required an ability to speak French and have a willingness to permanently reside in the DRC.

Airswift Solution

Through our Engaged Search delivery, Airswift approached the project by systematically mapping professionals from similar companies with a key focus on commercial and government based responsibilities. In addition to Direct Hire services, Airswift provided Global Employment and Relocation Services, including tax compliance, as well as Consulting services and Talent Mapping of international senior leadership professionals across five continents.

Results

Airswift successfully completed three separate leadership appointments in hardship locations of the DRC, as well as in the United Kingdom and Tanzania. Additional leadership professionals were provided in the following areas:

Business Development
Management / Leadership
Geochemistry
Testing & Analysis
Inspection
Certification

I have always found Airswift to be very responsive, helpful and knowledgeable. We have used Airswift specifically to facilitate contractor needs in countries where we have not had an entity or where we have had a need for specific contractor assistance that Airswift can provide.

Individuals have gone the extra mile to ensure that my needs are met. In my opinion, no company has conducted itself in a more professional manner than Airswift.

Airswift gave excellent help with the whole process, from visa, flights to medical transportation. Everyone has been very helpful and welcoming. A great team all around. Airswift is an excellent organisation.

I was only with Airswift for 6 months and I lost count of how many calls I received from them to see how I was going. I was lucky to get a call from other recruiters. My new job will be direct but I would definitely use Airswift again in the future.

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