Talent Acquisition and Engagement Officer

ph3Talent Acquisition and Engagement Officer /h3 pLocation: Switzerland, Zürich, Zurich /p pSector: Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation /p pWe are looking for passionate candidates ready to contribute to our humanitarian mission. /p pBelow, you will find the job details and the qualifications we are looking for. /p h3Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF /h3 pDo your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job? At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with. We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don't fulfil every listed qualification. We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks. /p h3Context mission /h3 pMédecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man‑made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter). /p pThe MSF movement is built around 5 operational centers supported by 24 sections and offices worldwide. MSF Operational Center Geneva (MSF OCG) is one of these centers. /p h3Talent development and engagement officer for IMS Swiss staff. /h3 pLocation: Zurich, with travel to wherever needed in Switzerland /p pDepartment: Human Resources /p pReports to: Field Recruitment coordinator and functionally to the HR director /p pContract type: full time based in Zurich office and follows the practical management of Zurich office /p h3Purpose of the Position /h3 p1) To strengthen proximity and engagement with MSF Swiss and Swiss‑based employees working with any Operational Center by: /p ul liContributing to the Swiss IMS talent development and retention /li liFostering a sense of belonging, contributing to the wellbeing of staff and improving access to career opportunities in MSF and OCG specifically. /li /ul p2) To contribute to the organization's visibility and external engagement with the Swiss civil society (events, fundraising) by promoting MSF Switzerland as an employer through events to find and attract candidates corresponding to the needs of the organisation. /p pThis hybrid role combining proximity, HR promotion, talent development and internal communication will also help MSF Switzerland to better value employees, identify internal talents and bridge the gap between HQ and field opportunities to reinforce organizational culture in a dynamic way. /p h3Key Responsibilities /h3 pb1) Contribution to Swiss IMS talent development and retention: /b /p ul liEnsure that new recruits are following the Welcome to MSF session, preferably face to face. /li liDebrief staff after assignments to listen to their concerns or suggestions, and report signs of disengagement to recruitment, pool management and associative team to identify potential solutions together. /li liEncourage the employee to reflect on ambitions on a medium and longer term, motivation and commitment, strengths and improvement areas. /li liIn collaboration with Pool Managers from all OCs and the OCG HQ HR department, facilitate the sharing of further job opportunities in both field and HQ of the MSF movement. /li /ul pb2) HR promotion: /b /p ul liIdentify employees with strong communication, storytelling, or community engagement skills; encourage and facilitate their participation in institutional communication initiatives, field testimonies, or fundraising events. /li liCreate and maintain a pool of internal "ambassadors" who embody and represent MSF values and can contribute to MSFs engagement with Swiss society. /li liDevelop implement HR marketing activities with a specific focus on Switzerland to support OCG sourcing efforts. /li liCreate synergies with the Communication Fundraising department and MSF association for joint projects. /li liProduction and diffusion of communication about MSF as a potential employer and more largely MSF's values on the MSFCH website, on MSF social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), on recruitment platforms, in different events identified with the recruitment team. /li /ul pb3) Staff Engagement and Well‑being (objective shared with the Associative Team): /b /p ul liEstablish and maintain regular contact with Swiss and Switzerland based Internationally Mobile Staff (IMS) of all profiles, contributing to a climate of trust, belonging, and recognition. This includes briefing and debriefing but also contacts during the mission. /li liOrganize or co‑facilitate HR exchange spaces: eg operational debriefing in offices, specific events like staff days, experience sharing, informal coffee chats, etc. /li /ul pProduce and share in collaboration with the Associative team a newsletter or other communications methods to encourage internal exchanges, sharing of staff stories, thematic campaigns like well‑being, inclusion, etc. /p pb4) Other: /b /p ul liSpecific link with HQ HR team to be able to scan and share HQ and Hubs opportunities with Swiss staff. /li liSpecific link with DRH and by extension the MSF CH board to keep them informed of the Swiss engagement efforts and integrate employee's voices into internal policies and practices. /li liAs Field recruitment unit team member, joins and contributes to the weekly team meetings and joins HR department meetings. /li liEnsures the back‑up of the Field Recruitment team assistant. /li liFrequent travels within Switzerland (including regular visits to Geneva office). /li /ul h3Working hours (%) /h3 pb80-100% / 100% /b /p h3Type of contract /h3 pbStaff (Permanent and Fixed Term) /b /p h3Area of work Definition /h3 pbHuman Resources Management /b /p h3Type of organisation /h3 pbNGOs /b /p h3Skills required /h3 h3Technical Skills /h3 ul liMinimum of 2 years of field experience with MSF in different contexts. /li liAny field MSF profile with strong interpersonal and listening skills. /li liExcellent written and verbal communication skills in German (ideally Swiss German) and French, English an asset. /li liEase with social media and website presence. /li liGood understanding of internal communication and employee engagement issues. /li liExperience or interest in event facilitation. /li /ul h3Personal Qualities /h3 ul liEmpathy and strong relationship‑building abilities. /li liCoaching attitude and coaching skills an asset. /li liInitiative, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability. /li liDiscretion and strong understanding of HR confidentiality. /li liSkills or interest in communications, storytelling, photography/video. /li /ul h3Terms of employment /h3 ul liFull‑time position 100% (40h/week) /li liOpen‑ended contract /li liGross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 87'372.- to 100'608.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid) /li liPaid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period. /li liPension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member. /li /ul h3How to apply /h3 pCandidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines: /p ul liDocuments must be submitted in either English or French. /li /ul pbThe application deadline is : /b /p pWe reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications. /p pAll applications will be treated confidentially. /p pOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted. /p pWe do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr