Desk Officer
28 May 2009 14:55:00 GMT
Deadline date: 31 Mar 2010 |
| Organisation: | Medair - Switzerland |
| Location: | Switzerland |
| Type: | permanent |
| Salary: | TBA (000's USD) |
| Description: | MEDAIR – A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable. Project Overview To lead and support Medair’s Country Programmes in accordance with Medair's mandate, values and quality standards. Responsibilities The Desk Officer has the shared responsibility with the Country Director (CD) for the initiation, management, hand-over and exit of Medair's projects in the Country Programme(s) under their control. This is fulfilled through the following key activities: Project Management, Financial Management, Strategic Planning, Field Support and Servant Leadership, Donor Relations Management, Quality Management, Human Resources, Marketing, and Security Management. Qualifications • Management and/or Humanitarian Aid education Experience • At least 3 years field experience with a Humanitarian NGO Medair Standard HQ Requirements • Committed Christian • Strong adherence to Medair values • Strong English communication skills (oral and written) • Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; Internet; Acrobat Standard • Completion of Medair Relief/Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC) during 1st year of work • Motivated by a spirit of service • Solid team player Swiss or EU citizens, or those with a valid work permit for Switzerland, are eligible to apply. To apply for this job For more information on this position and to submit your application, please follow the link below and go to the HQ Vacancies page: http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/headquarters-staff/ |
