Senior Field Human Resources Officer

(Based in Taiwan)

(No Chinese version)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. We offer assistance to people based on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. We have the following vacancy and are looking for a talented individual with a strong desire to contribute to humanitarian work and commit to the aims and values of MSF to join our team in Taipei.

 

Senior Field Human Resources Officer

SF Taiwan is also part of the Regional Field Human Resources Department. The department recruits and manages International Mobile Staff (IMS) from 12 locations in East Asia and South-East Asia (Myanmar, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Macau, Vietnam and Cambodia).  This position has both a regional and local remit. 

The Senior Field Human Resources Officer is to drive recruitment and retention of field workers, manage IMS pool effectively, collaborate for IMS recruitment events, and raise MSF awareness in Taiwan.

 

Major Responsibilities 

• Execute strategies and activities to attract and retain IMS based on strategies collectively outlined by the regional FHR team.
• Plan, organize and manage the regional pool of IMS to provide qualified and experienced HR services to MSF field projects in a timely and efficient manner according to set targets.
• Closely collaborate with the Communications, the Digital Engagement Hub and other relevant departments in Taiwan Office to raise awareness and plan events and campaigns for IMS recruitment in accordance with Taiwan FHR strategy.
• Engage with the public, professional organisations and other entities to raise awareness and promote working with MSF.

 

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business & Administration, International Relations, Humanitarian Work or relevant discipline.
• Commitment to MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments
• Proficient in English (required). Proficiency in Mandarin and/or a language from the region is considered an added value.
• Demonstrated negotiation, planning & organizing skills.
• Good communication skills & cross-cultural awareness.
• Networking & building relationship skills.
• Behavioral flexibility and able to manage and operate in a fast-demanding environment.
• Able to perform in team and individual settings.
• Results & quality driven.
• Digital media skills, Computer, and other IT tool literacy.
• INGO and NGO experience in the field/programme is a strong added value
• Excellent writing and reporting skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Can accept flexible working hours (willing to on weekends and holidays occasionally with overtime compensation).