Human Resources and Administration Assistant

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.