Coordination of Large Recruitment Projects

Project Case: FIRM-IFDH

In 2024, we had the opportunity to collaborate with the Federal Institute for Human Rights (FIRM-IFDH) on an ambitious mission: recruiting six human rights attachés, each with a unique area of expertise. With a strict deadline, a large number of expected applicants, and six different profiles sought, this was a highly challenging project.

The Guardian of Human Rights

The Federal Institute for Human Rights was established in 2019 by the Belgian Chamber of Representatives to provide the country with a national human rights institute. FIRM plays a crucial role in protecting and promoting human rights in Belgium. The institute’s work includes monitoring human rights violations, advising policymakers, and raising awareness about human rights issues. FIRM therefore has a vital mission in our society, and it is essential that the right people are in place to protect our human rights. For Search & Selection, it was an honor that FIRM entrusted us with this task.

A Highly Coveted Position

The human rights attachés at FIRM play a key role in monitoring and strengthening human rights in Belgium. They apply their expertise across a wide range of tasks: reporting on the human rights situation in Belgium, meeting with policymakers, initiating research projects, analyzing legislation for compliance with human rights standards, and much more. Working for FIRM as a human rights attaché is an extremely engaging role within the Belgian human rights sector. It is a position that directly contributes to protecting human rights in Belgium while also having international impact. It is therefore unsurprising that the vacancy attracted significant interest: in just one month, we received 519 applications.

Our Approach

Since the expected timeline for this procedure was three months, it was crucial to evaluate all 519 applications in a structured and efficient manner. Establishing a clear process throughout the recruitment procedure was therefore essential.

The Outcome: On Time and Tailored

The result of this intensive collaboration? Five of the six positions were successfully filled, and a strong recruitment pool was established. The three-month timeline was respected. Three and six months after the hires, Search & Selection also sent satisfaction surveys to both the new employees and their managers, all of which were positive.

Why Our Expertise Pays Off

This project demonstrates that we do more than just recruit. We provide tailored solutions, offer guidance in complex situations, and deliver quality—even for large projects with strict deadlines. Thanks to our structured approach and close collaboration with the client, we successfully completed this extensive project.

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR APPROACH?
Contact Annemie Meert at +32 (0) 475 86 52 53 or via email at a.meert@searchselection.com.