Rationale/Objective for Position

The Career Manager is responsible for supporting Internationally Mobile Staff (IMS) in their career development and job placements within MSF.

Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Pool managers (PMs) from different Operational Centers (OCs) to identify personnel needs, and proactively propose candidates for placements based on the International Mobile Staff (IMS) skills, experience, and availability.
  • Regularly meet with the PMs to determine the best fit of IMS in the OC and identify high potentials and leaders.
  • Ensure that IMS going on their first mission are placed for the MSF preparatory training.
  • Oversee briefings and debriefings for departing and returning IMS and ensure they are linked with relevant colleagues.
  • Discuss career management prospects with IMS during briefings e.g. areas of strength and development and draft development plans according to ambition and capacity.
  • Regularly contact the IMS regarding any career related topic and placement opportunities and advise on career opportunities within MSF.
  • Identify relevant learning and development tools and trainings to ensure IMS have the capacity to take up new challenging roles.
  • Highlight profile needs and priorities of the recruitment team and ensure a smooth handover of newly recruited IMS from recruitment to career management.
  • Working with the Field HR Officer, ensure the IMS database is updated and share update with relevant stakeholders.

Other responsibilities

  • Travel to national and international meetings as required.
  • Contribute to HR activities and process improvements.

Education

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Studies, Psychology, Humanities, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Knowledge of career management and staff development.
  • IHRM membership or CHRP certification is an added advantage.
  • Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of French is an added advantage.

Experience

  • At least two (2) to three (3) years of relevant working experience in placement and career management.
  • Field experience with MSF or other humanitarian NGOs is an added advantage.

Technical Competencies

  • Excellent interviewing skills and networking skills.
  • Ability to engage or lead difficult/uncomfortable discussions.
  • Behavioral/General Competencies
  • Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong team player, ability to work independently
  • Flexible
  • Ability to manage stress
  • Cross-cultural Awareness
  • Strategic Vision
  • Results and Quality Orientation
  • Service Orientation
  • Planning and Organizing
  • Initiative and Innovation
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • People Management and Development
  • Networking and Building Relationships
  • Security awareness and Management