Dear Sir and Madam,
Thank you for the opportunity to present an overview of our executive search services and proposal for RFP 26_10_RFP_HEADHUNTING as needed by the ICTP.
My CARRHURE colleagues and I would be delighted and honored to partner with you on this challenging and essential search assignment.
As a B Corp Certified executive search firm, a member of the Equal Pay International Coalition (EPIC), and a signatory of the French Charte de la Diversité, CARRHURE combines ethical executive search practices with extensive experience recruiting senior leaders for international organizations, research institutions, and multilateral organizations.
We recognize that ICTP's establishment of a Long-Term Agreement for executive search services comes at an important stage in the Centre's continued evolution as it advances its Strategic Plan and strengthens its position as a leading international scientific institution.
This success has been built on:
We believe CARRHURE is uniquely qualified to provide executive search services for ICTP under the proposed Long-Term Agreement. This proposal is valid for 90 calendar days.
We look forward to hearing from you.
ICTP seeks a Long-Term Agreement for executive search, starting with two ICTS leadership appointments (P4 Chief IT Officer and P3 IT Infrastructure Team Leader) to support ICTP 2.0.
14+ years recruiting C-suite talent for international organizations, UN agencies, and research institutions. Proven IT leadership recruitment (CIMMYT KMIT Director). B Corp certified, boutique, senior-partner-led.
Two-phase methodology: Role Analysis and Search Strategy (Week 1), then Candidate Identification, Assessment and Shortlisting (Weeks 2 to 6) using our Three-Step Assessment and CPFI Index.
Search Strategy Note, Calibration Report, Progress Reports, Longlist (8 to 15 candidates), Shortlist (3 to 5 finalists), and Closure Report, all via the CARRHURE Client Portal.
ICTP's institutional context, strategic priorities, and the executive search challenge
Very few technology leaders combine all three domains.
CARRHURE understands that ICTP is an internationally recognized research centre for physical and mathematical sciences, founded in 1964. Based in Trieste, Italy, ICTP operates under a tripartite agreement between the Italian Government, UNESCO, and the IAEA, and holds the status of a UNESCO Category 1 Institute.
ICTP's mission is to advance scientific research, education, and international cooperation by providing scientists from developing countries with access to world-class research and global collaboration.
The recruitment directly supports ICTP 2.0, the Centre's Strategic Plan 2025:
These ICT leadership appointments are strategic enablers for ICTP's digital infrastructure, scientific computing, and cybersecurity.
ICTP seeks a non-exclusive Long-Term Agreement. Initial roles: ICTS Chief IT Officer (P4) and ICTS Team Leader, IT Infrastructure (P3).
Management structure, resource plan, and relevant experience
Established in 2012, CARRHURE is an independent, boutique executive search firm headquartered in Paris. Core activities include Executive Search, Candidate Screening, Background Screening, and Executive Assessment.
| Client | Position | Service |
|---|---|---|
| CIMMYT | Director, KMIT / Senior IT Project Manager | Executive Search |
| AfDB | Division Manager, Infrastructure Partnerships | Screening / Longlist |
| BIPM | Director | Executive Search |
| FAO | Chief Economist (ADG Level) | Executive Search |
| IRRI | Chief Financial Administrative Officer | Executive Search |
Contract management led by Aurée de Carbon, Director General.
29 consultants across Europe (UK, France, Netherlands), Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, Madagascar, Tunisia, Cote d'Ivoire), Asia (Philippines, India), and North America.
| Category | Resources |
|---|---|
| Recruitment | Manatal ATS; Taleo, SuccessFactors, Workable |
| Search | LinkedIn Recruiter, Apollo, RocketReach, ORCID, Boolean search |
| Assessment | DiSC, Hogan, Genos EI |
| Collaboration | Client Portal (real-time), Microsoft 365, Teams, Zoom |
A structured, two-phase executive search approach tailored to ICTP
Structured kick-off meeting, position review, discovery of ICTS structure, ICOMP ambitions, and ICTP 2.0. Within 5 working days, CARRHURE submits a Search Strategy Note covering target markets, sourcing channels, risks, diversity approach, and confidentiality framework.
Standard timeline: 6 to 8 weeks. Recent accelerated examples: IRRI longlist in 4 weeks, GGGI longlist in 4 weeks, GCF in 2 weeks.
Accelerated timeline requires formal Amendment acknowledging risks (narrower pool, reduced diversity outcomes, limited due diligence time).
How we find, evaluate, and recommend the right leaders
Technical expertise, leadership, strategic achievements, governance, stakeholder management. Weighted scorecard customized per assignment.
Self/social awareness, relationship management. Conducted by the Director General personally.
Consolidates Competency + EI + Leadership Risk into evidence-based ranking.
CERN, EMBL, European XFEL, Elettra, IAEA, WHO, ITU, WIPO, UNDP, CINECA, CECAM, SURF, European universities, CGIAR centres.
| Role | Staff | Total Days |
|---|---|---|
| Director General | 1 | 30 |
| Research Director | 1 | 20 |
| Executive Recruiters | 2 | 24 |
| Talent Sourcing | 3 | 23 |
| Project Support | 2 | 30 |
Structured frameworks for consistency and transparency
Formal kick-off to validate Brief, competencies, timelines
Standardized methodology, EU Directive compliant, gender-neutral
Standardized guides aligned with Position Brief
Recruiters and DG jointly review using CPFI
Bi-weekly reports, Client Portal, feedback integration
A dedicated, senior-partner-led team with global reach
Paris, France | Project Lead / Focal Point
Founder and owner of CARRHURE. 30 years of professional experience, 13 serving the developing world. Fluent in French and English.
Hogan, Genos EI, CERC, CNIL GDPR (4 modules), SHL 360°, DiSC, Professional Coach, BA Arts (Paris X)
Netherlands | BA Business, fluent in Dutch, English, German, French
United Kingdom | Master's in Communication. Provides sector-specific IT recruitment expertise for ICTP.
Philippines | 11+ years across Asia, Africa, Europe. Clients include AfDB, CIMMYT, ICARDA, FAO, GAVI, GGGI, BIPM.
Madagascar | 14+ years HR. Licence in HR Management (CNAM), Master 2 in Organizational Communication.
Nigeria | MBA in HR (UEL). IPMA certified. 7+ years talent acquisition.
Cote d'Ivoire | Master II in Work and Organizational Psychology.
Corporate credentials, financial capacity, sample reports, and compliance
| Client | Assignment | Year | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRRI | Chief Financial Administrative Officer | 2026 | Successfully completed |
| BIPM | Director | 2025 | Successfully appointed |
| AfDB | Director General, Central Africa | 2025 | Successfully recruited |
| CIMMYT | Director, KMIT | 2025 | Successfully completed |
DEI is integral to every stage of CARRHURE's executive search methodology.
Africa 75.9% | Europe 10.7% | N. America 5.5% | Asia 4.9% | S. America 1.6% | MENA 0.9% | Oceania 0.5%
63.75% developing economies | 36.25% developed economies
All candidates, including internal, undergo the same process.
Information shared only for consented candidates deemed a potential match.
Client may cancel at any time. Without cause: pro rata retainer plus expenses. CARRHURE agrees to UNESCO General Terms and Conditions, including 30-day notice and UNCITRAL arbitration.
14+ years delivering executive search for UN agencies, MDBs, CGIAR centres, and research institutions worldwide.
Successfully recruited technology leaders including CIMMYT KMIT Director and AfDB infrastructure leadership.
Three-Step Assessment (Competency + EI + CPFI) provides objective, evidence-based candidate evaluation.
Direct access to the Director General. No hand-offs. Paris-to-Trieste proximity for in-person engagement.
B Corp, EPIC, UN Global Compact, EcoVadis. Our values mirror ICTP's commitment to diversity, inclusion, and global impact.