This role is part of the HR Advisor team, which functionally supports HR Coordinators (referred to as HRCos) and HR teams in MSF OCA country programs, with the ultimate aim of supporting operational objectives.
MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organization. We are a non-profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people.
We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases and assist those who are excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need and when we see injustice, we speak out. We are an organization that remains impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this is what makes the difference between life and death.
People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/ Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage diverse applicants including individuals of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, people with different abilities and all other diversity characteristics and how they work together.
With immediate effect, MSF-Netherlands is looking for an:
HR Advisor (Country Programs)
(7-month interim cover)
Place in the organisation
This role is part of the HR Advisor team, which functionally supports HR Coordinators (referred to as HRCos) and HR teams in MSF OCA country programs, with the ultimate aim of supporting operational objectives. Each HR Advisor has a portfolio of countries and works closely with the Operations desk/s managing them.
They also work closely with other Office Teams (for instance linking with L&D Advisors on the direction of overall missing staffing strategies or with stakeholders bringing expertise or steering on specific topics such as compensation and benefits, or performance management) and collaboratively within the HRA team to share expertise and bring forward initiatives on how to improve the HR support offer.
Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities
You are the focal point for staffing in country programs, including the single point of contact from Operations, regarding HR, within the defined scope.
You maintain an effective relationship with your remote teams, you are aware of the challenges in the field, and you organise the support to fulfil those needs. You keep yourself informed about the assigned programs and their context and act as a source of information for new HR staff in those programs.
You advise the HRCo on how to tailor general policies, strategies, procedures and guidelines to the local situation. You support with advice and deliverables and overcome issues in applying or using them in the field. You monitor the quality of the processes and results in the mission in HR and ensure the appropriate level is attained.
You work closely together with the other OST team members, securing coherence of all actions and keeping an overview.
You are in close contact with different stakeholders to initiate, customize, and make improvements to policies, procedures and (new) tools, based on your experience with the reality in country programs.
Suggestions/ proposals for OCA’s baseline policies and procedures (‘reality check’)
Proposed course of action in emergencies
Benefits from information exchange between one’s department and the mission (liaison)
Candidate Profile
HRCo experience (ideally in multiple contexts) in MSF country programmes is essential
At least 3 years' experience of HR at a senior level
In-depth knowledge of the MSF/ OCA ways of working/ policies in country programs in HR
In-depth knowledge of HR best practices together with working knowledge of HR systems.
You are dynamic and used to working in a fast paced and demanding environment.
You are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees.
You are people oriented; results driven with excellent communication skills
You are a team player and able to motivate and inspire people to work towards a common purpose.
You have an open and active mind set, with cooperation, coordination and performance management skills, whilst also being able to work independently. Furthermore, you are strong on planning and project management capabilities.
You have the ability to travel to the field approximately 20%
Excellent command of the English language is mandatory. French language skills are highly desirable.
Competencies:
Results & Quality Orientation
Teamwork & Cooperation
Service Orientation
Planning & Organisation
We offer
This position serves as interim cover for a period of 7 months; thus, the contract duration will align with this timeframe.
If you are based in the Netherlands:
A gross monthly salary in scale 16 with a current salary range between 4,025 and 5,541 euro. Your exact salary will depend on relevant work experience.
Other benefits include (pro-rata):
30 paid vacation days annually, contingent upon full-time employment status.
A premium free pension where MSF covers 100% of the monthly pension contribution
Commuting allowance (terms and conditions apply) & work from home allowance
Hybrid working option
L&D will support you with a variety of learning and development opportunities with internal and external trainings and courses
Discounted daily lunch at the office
An environment that fosters diversity, with colleagues from around the world representing various cultures and background
If you are based outside the Netherlands, local labor laws, salaries, and benefits will apply.
Application
If you recognise yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via our website and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document. We also ask that you address a specific question in your motivation letter as part of the application process:
Share your reflections in 500 words or less on the possible impact on the country program HR function of changes to staff segmentation as a result of the Reward Review
Applications without motivation letters and without responding to the question will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 05 May 2024 at 23:59 CET.
Information
For more information about the recruitment procedure, please contact Ali Hamdan (Recruitment Specialist) at ali.hamdan@amsterdam.msf.org
For more information about the role, please contact Laura Smith (HR Advisor Coordinator Country Programmes) at laura.smith@amsterdam.msf.org
***No agencies please***