MSF-CH is seeking candidates for the post of:
Human Resources and Administration Assistant
To support its humanitarian operations in Somalia
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.
At present, MSFCH operates in four project locations in Somalia: Belet Weyne, Dinsor, Afgoi and Mogadishu.
Location: Nairobi
Start date: November 2011
Type of contract: 4 months fixed term
Scope of responsibilities:
The role of the HR and Administration Assistant is that of providing support in all administrative issues for international and national staff at Mission/Project level for the MSF CH Somalia Mission managed from Nairobi:
• Assures a proper salary management with Homere software.
• Keeps personal files up-to-date at all time.
• Ensures proper follow-up of HR administration related to National staff in general and to international staff arrivals/departures and stay.
• Takes responsibility for all correspondence and filing of administrative documentation.
• Supports and provides assistance to a qualitative recruitment process.
• Ensure proper storage and archiving of data.
• Ensure compliance to MSF guidelines, standards, policies and procedures for the mission
Recruitment criteria:
• Diploma in Business or HR Management.
• At least 3 years relevant experience with demonstrated skills in HR management.
• Demonstrated skills in report writing
• Experience in an NGO will be an added advantage
• Excellent computer skills – Excel, Word, E-mail and Internet
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Knowledge of Somali language is an added advantage.
Personal qualities:
• Organized, methodical and accurate
• Able to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
• Good team player.
• Motivated with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Others:
All applicants should send a detailed CV (2 professional referees), copy of diploma and letter of motivation to:-
Human Recourse Manager
MSF Switzerland – Somalia Missions
P. O. Box 25091 -00603, Nairobi.
or msfch.som.recruitment@gmail.com.
Application deadline: 4th November 2011
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
MSFCH is an equal opportunity employer.