GRS appointed recruitment partner for EBRD meeting

Leading international recruitment firm, GRS Global Recruitment Solutions, has been selected as the recruitment partner for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), that will hold its 2017 Annual Meeting in Nicosia in May at the invitation of the Cyprus government.

The EBRD is an international financial institution that uses investment as a tool to help build market economies and promote private and entrepreneurial initiatives. Today, it supports development in more than 30 countries, and has 67 members, including 65 countries, the European Union and the European Investment Bank. Further information about EBRD’s role and activities can be found on the Bank’s website: www.ebrd.com

The meeting will take place on May 9-11, at the Filoxenia Conference Centre, with some events taking place in north Nicosia and delegates from countries around the world will be in attendance.

GRS will support the Annual Meeting by managing the recruitment, selection, employment and payroll of students and professional staff for a work period of approximately 4-7 days. Leading the GRS EBRD team will be Donna Stephenson, cofounder and Director at GRS Recruitment; Lorraine Brown, GRS Business Support Manager; Annita Paliou, GRS Project Manager; and Nicoletta Demetriou, Director of Payroll at GRS’ Group Company, Fairfax Yeaman.

GRS will be hiring for approximately 120 positions including many administrative, logistics and meeting room attendant positions. These positions will be mainly aimed at students at Cyprus universities and colleges, while a number of positions will also be filled by professional experienced personnel.

This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable work experience and for experienced professional staff to further their experience in an international environment. All positions are salaried and will be paid a daily rate for all days worked during the EBRD’s Annual Meeting.

GRS will be holding on-site interview days at universities and colleges in Cyprus as well as at their Nicosia office. Fluent English and EU citizenship are essential, while additional languages are advantageous.

Suitable candidates will be selected based on clear communication skills, good presentation skills, positive language and a willingness to learn. Successful candidates must also be customer focused with a positive, team-player attitude as well as the ability to solve problems and work well under pressure. An emphasis on flexibility and commitment is essential, along with no restrictions on availability during the project.