Human Resources Recruitment Referent for the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region
The MENA Referent is the focal Recruitment contact for applicants coming from MENA region.
Her/his role is to manage the attraction and selection activities of professionals from the MENA
region who wish to join MSF. The MENA Referent ensures that the recruitment activities fulfill the
operational needs as defined and agreed with the MSF Operational Centers (OC), while further
contributing to the growth of the MENA pool of professionals.
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Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon Friday, December 6, 2013
Start date: ASAP
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HR Recruitment Referent for the MENA region
THE MSF MISSION
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a leading international, independent, medical, humanitarian
organization, dedicated to providing medical humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations at
times of conflict or disaster. In over 60 countries worldwide, MSF provides both lifesaving
emergency relief and longer-term assistance to make basic healthcare services available to the most
vulnerable or excluded communities.
MSF requires a broad range of medical professionals, particularly those with specialized expertise in
tropical medicine, endemic diseases, emergency and trauma, malnutrition and obstetrics. In addition
to medical staff, field projects depend on key support professionals who ensure that day-to-day
operations run as smoothly as possible – attending to supplies, transportation, construction,
information technology, water and sanitation, human resources, finance and general administration.
MENA REFERENT - POSITION OBJECTIVE
The MENA Referent manages the attraction and selection of professionals from the MENA region
who meet the criteria and quality standards as defined by the organization, thereby ensuring equity,
transparency and objectivity in all steps of the selection process. S/he acts as the focal person for
applications coming from the MENA region. S/he ensures the coverage of operational needs defined
and agreed with the MSF Operational Centers (OCs) and contributes to the development of the
MENA pool of international MSF members who come from the MENA region.
Maintaining highest standards of confidentiality and careful treatment of personal data is of
outmost importance for all members of the HR Unit at MSF.
Responsibilities of the HR Recruitment Referent for the MENA region
1.
Plans and implements recruitment activities in order to attract qualified professionals
according to the MSF operational objectives and within the scope of the annual MENA
Recruitment Plan.
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Manages the selection process as described in the recruitment plan, so as to select people
that meet the requirements and to fulfill the targets agreed with the MSF Operational
Centers.
3. Follows up the absorption (placement) of recruited people and manages capacity planning
proactively in order to maintain an active and growing MENA pool.
ACTIVITIES
1.
Plans and implements recruitment activities in order to attract qualified professionals
according to the MSF operational objectives and within the scope of the annual MENA
Recruitment Plan:
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Analyze recruitment activities per MSF profile considering the information provided by the
MENA survey report, previous experience, lessons learnt and the MSF teams already on the
ground;
Plan and implement concrete recruitment activities in the countries of focus as defined in
the MENA Recruitment Plan and specifically in line with the communication (awareness)
plan.
Define and manage the publication and dissemination of field job-related advertisements
through various channels in collaboration and coordination with other MSF field teams on
the ground (UAE).
Design and manage an outreach recruitment strategy and activities aiming to raise
awareness to targeted audiences for joining MSF.
Develop, manage and update the MENA related content in the MSF GR website and in social
media.
Constantly monitor the results of all attraction and recruitment activities by maintaining
records and updating KPIs, in order to meet the pre-defined targets. Revise the MENA
Recruitment Plan when deemed necessary.
Prepare mid-year and annual reports on the progress of all activities.
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2.
Manages the selection process as described in the MENA Recruitment Plan in order to
select the appropriately qualified professionals and offer them to the MSF Operational
Centers (profiles and numbers as per agreed targets).
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Implement the selection process as described in the MENA Recruitment Plan (technical
competency assessment, interviews, assessment centers, and final evaluation of the
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candidates) according to the selection criteria defined by each operational center, always
ensuring the quality of the process.
Ensure 10 % of extra recruits (buffer) to cover urgent / unplanned OC needs.
Maintain accurate records of the application process (Intake report) and update the HR
database with the relevant data.
3.
Follows up the absorption (placement) of recruited people and manages capacity planning
proactively in order to maintain an active and developing MENA pool.
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Ensure proper allocation of selected applicants to OC’s according to their annual targets.
Keep OCs updated about extra recruits (exceeding initial targets) on a frequent basis through
the distribution of an availability list.
Re-direct and offer candidates that are not absorbed within a period of two months by an
OC to the other OCs.
Facilitate the communication from/to the pool managers and the candidates and from/to
other HR areas when necessary (e.g. administration).
Collect thorough data that are necessary for the development of the members of the MENA
pool.
Coordinate with interlocutors for coherent communication and consistent image of the
organization in the MENA region.
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SELECTION CRITERIA
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Essential
At least 3 years of prior working experience in the field of selection and recruitment
(interviews, assessment centers and social media)
Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology or
other relevant studies
Fluent command of English and French is required. Fluency in Arabic will be
considered a plus.
Good command of IT tools (excel, word, power point)
Availability to travel at least 5 times within the year to the EU and the MENA region
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Desirable
Experience with MSF
Prior working experience in MENA countries
Familiarity with SAP system or other relevant HR recruitment software
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COMPETENCES
‐Identification with MSF
‐Cross‐cultural Awareness & Flexibility
‐Emotional Self‐Control
‐Analytical Thinking
‐Quality & Results Orientation
‐Planning & Organizing
‐Initiative & Innovation
‐Internal User and/or End Beneficiary Orientation
‐Capacity to Influence
‐Teamwork
POST CONDITIONS
- Position is based in Athens
- Full time job (8 hours)
- Compensation: C1 Level of MSF GR Salary Policy plus secondary benefit
To apply: Please submit your CV and cover letter to: recruitment.ath@athens.msf.org
Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday, December 6, 2013
Start date: ASAP
All applications will be assessed after the closing date.
Short-listed candidates will be further contacted by a member of the HR team.