Talent Acquisition Fellow

Team: Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
Organisation: Development Wala
Work Mode: Remote
Engagement Type: Full-time Fellowship
Duration: 3 Months (Initial Probation Period)
Monthly Fellowship Stipend: ₹20,000

About Development Wala

Development Wala is building a connected ecosystem for India's social sector, helping NGOs, CSR organisations, development institutions and social enterprises find the right talent.

Through our recruitment and talent-sourcing services, we aim to make hiring more efficient, accessible and effective for organisations working towards social impact.

We are looking for a proactive and driven Talent Acquisition Fellow to join our Recruitment Team and contribute to building and managing our growing recruitment operations.

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Talent Sourcing & Recruitment

• Source, identify and engage suitable candidates for active recruitment projects.

• Screen applications, review CVs and assess candidate suitability against job requirements.

• Conduct initial candidate conversations and interviews.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment assignments, from sourcing and shortlisting to interview coordination and candidate follow-ups.

• Ensure recruitment projects are completed within agreed timelines.

2. Business Development & Organisational Outreach

• Identify and connect with NGOs, CSR organisations, foundations and development institutions to onboard new recruitment projects.

• Conduct professional outreach through LinkedIn, email, phone and other relevant channels.

• Identify potential hiring requirements and generate new recruitment opportunities for Development Wala.

• Build relationships with HR professionals, hiring managers and organisational leaders.

3. HR Networking & Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain a professional network of HR professionals and recruiters across India's social sector.

• Build long-term relationships with employers and hiring partners.

• Represent Development Wala in professional conversations, meetings and networking opportunities.

4. Podcast & Knowledge Engagement

• Coordinate and conduct podcast conversations with HR professionals, recruiters and employers.

• Invite industry professionals to discuss recruitment practices, talent management and emerging opportunities in the social sector.

• Contribute to strengthening Development Wala's HR and employer engagement network through meaningful conversations.

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for individuals who:

• Have a genuine interest in recruitment, talent acquisition and human resource management.

• Have experience or expertise in candidate sourcing, outreach, interviewing, hiring or business development.

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Are comfortable approaching new organisations and building professional relationships.

• Can independently manage multiple recruitment assignments and meet deadlines.

• Are proactive, organised and comfortable working remotely.

• Have a good command of English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred candidates:

• MBA students specialising in Human Resource Management.

• Master's students pursuing HRM or related programmes.

• Candidates with prior experience in recruitment, HR internships, talent sourcing or organisational outreach.

Students currently pursuing their Master's degree are encouraged to apply.

What the Fellowship Offers

• Monthly fellowship stipend of ₹20,000.

• Hands-on experience managing live recruitment projects.

• Direct exposure to HR professionals, recruiters, NGO leaders and employers.

• Practical learning in end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition.

• Opportunities to build professional networks and develop business development skills.

• Experience in podcast production and conversations with industry professionals.

• An opportunity to contribute to building a growing social sector recruitment ecosystem.

Fellowship Duration & Future Opportunities

This is a full-time, three-month fellowship, with the initial three months serving as a probationary period.

Based on performance, ownership of responsibilities and organisational requirements, fellows may be considered for transition into a part-time or full-time role with Development Wala after the fellowship period.

We are particularly interested in individuals who want to grow with the organisation and take ownership of building a strong recruitment team.