Human Resources Officer
03 Aug 2009 08:42:00 GMT
Deadline date: 31 Mar 2010 |
| Organisation: | Medair - Switzerland |
| Location: | Switzerland |
| Type: | contract |
| 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. The organisation’s consistent focus ensures maximum efficiency and accountability, with ISO 9001:2000 certification worldwide. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable. Workplace: Ecublens, Lausanne, International Headquarters, Switzerland Starting Date: This position is not currently open, but frequently required at HQ Project Overview Medair HQ provides operational guidance for country programmes and activities, along with both technical and compassionate support for our relief workers. HQ staff also promote the work of Medair to the world and raise and manage the funds needed to run our life-saving and sustaining programmes. Responsibilities To supply Medair with the appropriate human resources through recruitment and staff selection. To contribute to the professional development of the HR Department. To prepare, support and liaise with the internationally recruited staff and care for their personnel & spiritual development. Qualifications • HR qualification Experience • 2 years field experience with humanitarian NGO desirable • Good knowledge of employment law, employee relations or field experience and knowledge of humanitarian HR issues • Highly developed communication, inter-personal and management skills, including: analytical skills, project and resource management, and managing multiple priorities • Capability to think strategically, identify the HR implications of the organisation's plans and to respond with an integrated HR approach 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 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/ We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate. |
