Médecins Sans Frontières Human Resources Officer

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent, medical, emergency relief organisation that provides assistance to people worldwide, regardless of their background, religion or political convictions. Above all, we aim to save lives and to offer medical care to victims of disasters, wars and epidemics. Working together with local staff, we give direct support to the population. MSF also appeals to those in power, including governments and international organisations, and speaks out about the abuses we encounter in the course of our work. The Dutch organisation ‘Artsen zonder Grenzen’ (MSF-Holland) is a member of the international organisation ‘Médecins Sans Frontières’.

MSF Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA) currently operates medical humanitarian interventions in 25 countries. On a yearly basis MSF-Holland deploys approximately 900 international staff and employs 6,100 national staff. At headquarters in Amsterdam, around 180 employees offer their support to the projects.

The Human Resources department plays a key role in the recruitment, selection, training and development of expatriate staff for our field projects. The department consists of 30 staff members.

With immediate effect MSF-Holland is looking for an experienced

Human Resources Officer (80-100%)

You will be responsible for developing and carrying out the recruitment strategy for expatriates as well as the recruiting of field staff in Dutch society.

The main focus will be to actively approach the medical and non-medical Dutch labour market. This includes sourcing through multiple channels and using creative methods to attract candidates.

Furthermore you will screen applications and carry out job interviews. In order to enthuse and recruit new staff, you will also give presentations about the work of MSF.

To a smaller extent, you will be a reference person and advisor regarding the personal and functional development of some of our expats. In your capacity as Human Resources Officer you will propose suitable candidates to the pool managers for matching and placement in the MSF projects.

Profile

We are looking for a candidate with experience in recruitment, HR- and/or (field) management and a proven track record in the area of labour market communication. You enjoy working under changing circumstances. Energy, decisiveness, planning and organising are crucial in successfully carrying out the recruitment strategy. People skills like coaching, negotiating and behavioural flexibility are key in successfully carrying out the development strategy.

You are a pro-active team player who motivates and inspires people. Furthermore excellent communication and presentation skills are essential as well as a good command of the Dutch and English language, both written and spoken.

We offer

• A project contract for one year
• A gross salary in scale 5 with a minimum of € 2,188 and a maximum of € 3,126 per month, depending on relevant work experience (based on a 40-hour week)
• 30 holidays per year on a full-time basis
• A premium free pension
• A stimulating, professional environment in an international organisation
• Training and study possibilities

More information?

For more information about this position, please contact Marielle Francken, Human Resources Officer, on phone +31- 205208760 or email marielle.francken@amsterdam.msf.org .

Application

If you are interested in this position and believe that you fit the profile, please send your letter of application and curriculum vitae in Dutch by email for the attention of Amanda van Hoorn, Personnel Officer to officejobs@amsterdam.msf.org. Please mention “Human Resources Officer’ in the subject line and where you read this vacancy. The application deadline is 10 June 2012.

Interviews are planned on Thursday 14^th of June.