Human Resources Officer

Location : Wageningen, the Netherlands

Employment : Full-time, international position

Area : Agriculture and rural development

CTA (Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation) is an international non-profit organisation established in 1983 under a joint agreement between the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) group of countries and the European Union (EU). Our mission is to advance food security, increase prosperity and encourage sound natural resource management in ACP countries. It facilitates access to information and knowledge, facilitates policy dialogue and strengthens the capacity of agricultural and rural development institutions and communities.

CTA wishes to recruit a Human Resource Officer whose main responsibility will be to manage the Centre’s Human Resources systems, policies and procedures and help in creating a work environment conducive for innovation and team work.

Responsibilities

The Human Resource Officer will be responsible, in accordance with the Centre's Staff Regulations, for the following tasks:

• Performance management
• Staff development, including support to personal development planning
• Recruitment, selection and integration of new staff members
• Benefits administration
• Design of working conditions
• Staff safety, welfare, wellness and health

Requirements

• A degree in Business Administration, Management or related field
• Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience in human resources management
  • Experience of working in an international organization
  • Proficiency in one of the Centre's two working languages (French or English) and a satisfactory knowledge of the other to the extent necessary for the performance of his (her) duties.
  • Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
  • A high level of communication, facilitation, presentation and listening skills
  • A team player who respects and appreciates different perspectives and cultures and demonstrates service orientation.

Compensation and Benefits (Depending on experience)

• Annual gross base salary 85K € largely tax exempted
• Excellent health and pension scheme
• Generous expat package, including school fees

Procedure

Applications are invited only from citizens of the 78 African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) States as well as those of European Union Member States. The CTA applies an equal opportunities policy.

Qualifying candidates are invited to forward their application and supporting documents before 15 May.

1. One-page motivational letter explaining why he/she qualifies for this position

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Three referees with contact details.

Please quote the source of the advertisement.

Please note that only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. Applications should be sent to the attention of:

Mr. J-C. Burguet

Head of Corporate Services Department

CTA

Ref . HR

B.P. 380

6700 AJ Wageningen

The Netherlands

e-mail burguet@cta.int