Medair InternationalStarting Date / Initial Contract DetailsAugust 2025. Full-time, open-ended contractRole SummaryThe Senior Recruitment Partner implements Medair's international recruitment strategy by headhunting,sourcing, screening, and selecting suitable candidates for all vacant and up-coming positions. The rolecontributes to the talent pipeline development, manages recruitment systems, and collaborates with keystakeholders to ensure effective hiring aligned with Medair's values and operational needs.Project OverviewMedair's global HR function enables effective humanitarian programming by ensuring the organisation recruitsand retains the right people. The team fosters a values-driven culture and supports staff through a people-focused model, contributing to both operational excellence and organisational well-being.Workplace & ConditionsGlobal Support Office (GSO) position based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Swiss or eligible EU citizens, or thosewith a valid work permit for Switzerland.Responsibilities
Candidate Sourcing & Networking: Headhunting, building & maintaining relationships with candidates and
alumni through platforms like LinkedIn. Sourcing candidates for senior level and critical/challenging roles.
Recruitment & Selection: Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from screening to final selection,
including ROC project management, coordination and talent pool management.
Database & Systems Management: Maintain and promote use of the recruitment systems, ensuring GDPR
compliance and data accuracy. Experience with Salesforce is required.
Talent & Relationship Management: Support internal talent promotion and contribute to building a long-term
talent pipeline in coordination with HR Partners.
Process Improvement & Innovation: Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes,
tools, and systems in collaboration with HR colleagues. Deputise for the Recruitment Team Leader.Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies
Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field; HR certification or Master's is a plus.
Experience with professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn), recruitment processes, and working under tight
deadlines, with over 3 years of experience as a headhunter.
Familiarity with HR Information Systems and applicant tracking systems; strong MS Office skills.
Fluent English, working level of French, any other languages an asset
Understanding of the humanitarian sector or experience in an INGO is an asset.
Behavioural Skills
Proactive, results-driven with strong organisational and time management skills.
Positive and collaborative mindset.
Excellent communication skills and ability to analyze recruitment data.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong sense of initiative and innovation.
Team Spiritual LifeReflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.Branche: Community/Sozialer Dienst/Non-ProfitFunktion: AnderesStellenprozent: 80-100% / 100%Anstellungsart: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)
