Job Details:
Organisation: Medair - Switzerland
Deadline Fri, 30 Dec 2016
Job type: Volunteer
Location:
Switzerland
The Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
Switzerland, 3rd – 11th February 2017
Role and Responsibilities
If you have professional experience that matches one or more of the Medair sectors but you cannot see any current jobs that fit your profile, apply directly for the Medair ROC, our “Relief and Recovery Orientation Course”. We will try and match your profile to our upcoming field vacancy needs and if there is a good match, we will consider you for this or a future ROC. Everyone who works as an Internationally Recruited Staff in one of our field programmes must first successfully complete the ROC.
Overview
The ROC is an intensive experiential orientation to relief work with Medair. This 7 day course is held three/four times a year. The cost of the course is dependent on your relief experience. Participants experience the challenges of relief work through practical simulations and become familiar with Medair’s values, projects, and country programmes. Each participant will be interviewed by a senior member of the Medair Human Resources team to evaluate the week and discuss their possible future with Medair in a field programme. The course is normally held in Switzerland or in Europe, occasionally in the United States.
ROC Course Location
Ballaigues, near Geneva, Switzerland
Starting Date
3rd - 11th February 2017
22nd - 29th April 2017
Closing Date for Applications
30th December 2016
(17th March 2017 for April course)
Initial Contract Details
If a field contract is signed after the ROC, it normally ranges from (a minimum of) 12 months to 2 years
Field Workplace
Medair is currently working in Afghanistan, D.R. Congo, Haiti, Iraq, Madagascar, Nepal, the Philippines, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan and Syria (regional response in Lebanon and Jordan). Field contracts given will be based in one of these countries or any new programmes that Medair starts up.
Key Activity Areas
The ROC simulation includes practical exercises, research, and daily updates of changing field conditions and security bulletins.
Key Experience / Qualifications
Medair seeks a wide range of professionals with experience, qualifications and training in the following sectors:
- Minimum 1 year's professional experience in one of the sectors referred to above
- Relevant professional qualification; Post-graduate qualification in relief or development desirable
- Humanitarian, security, international development
- Senior management, project management, business administration
- Medical, nutrition, public health, tropical medicine
- Engineering, (civil, environmental)
- Construction (architecture, site management)
- Logistics / Supply Chain
- Human Resources
- Finance, accounting, grant management
- Communications, fundraising, marketing and media
- Information and communications technology (ICT)
Other Experience / Competencies
Standard ranges of experience and competencies required for Medair field positions:
-
Minimum 1 year's professional experience in one of the sectors referred to above
-
Project management and team management experience
-
Management experience desirable, especially in a relief environment
-
Experience at cross cultural communication techniques; Diplomatic and sensitive to cross cultural issues; Good negotiation skills, especially in the context of another culture
-
Clear verbal and written communication skills; Able to express views clearly
-
Experience in dealing with donors and government officials desirable
-
Experience in training/mentoring staff; Team player with strong relational skills
-
Committed to team-building, and to consultative and servant leadership
-
Planning, assessment and analytical skills
-
Report writing and proposal writing skills desirable
-
Good level of self-motivation, with a pro-active approach to work, problem solver, dynamic, mature
-
Able to prioritise clearly and oversee multiple tasks
-
Capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
-
Ability to live and work in conflict and rural environment
Profiles sought for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) roles in the field
Relief experience
-
Professionals with 12 months or more relevant relief or development experience (Experienced Relief Workers).
-
Professionals with less than 12 months relevant relief or development experience (New Relief Workers).
Professional
-
Experienced professionals in a relevant Medair sector of expertise.
-
Overseas intercultural experience.
Values
-
Fully ctedMedair values; to rlocal staff
Language
-
Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written.
-
Working knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field programmes.
Personal qualities
-
Able to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions.
-
Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit.
Availability
-
Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
Final selection
-
All potential candidates for field positions must successfully complete the Information, dates and related costs can be found via this link.
Benefits Package provided to all Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS)
-
Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss Headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing.
-
Security training for those going to insecure environments.
-
Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country.
-
Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service).
-
Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food).
-
Annual leave.
-
Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post-assignment coverage, including debriefing.
-
Disability insurance.
Specific benefits for Experienced Relief Workers (IRS)
(Applicants with 12 months or more relevant relief or development experience)
-
A salary based upon the grade of the position and experience of the position-holder, starting from USD 1,700 per month.
-
Contribution matching programme for retirement savings.
-
Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts.
-
Highly subsidised contribution to Medair ROC travel and accommodation costs.
Specific benefits for New Relief Workers (IRS)
(Applicants with less than 12 months relevant relief or development experience)
-
USD 300 per month.
-
As soon as 12 months relief work or its equivalent has been completed, a salary based upon the grade of the position, starting from USD 1,700 per month, and other experienced relief worker benefits.
Working Conditions
The following are standard working conditions in our field programmes (specific locations may vary in their security situations):
-
Based in the capital or main base, or in field project locations.
Living standards are reasonably good and often the security situation is stable but this can change rapidly.
International staff are sometimes limited in their movements and social activities.
-
Some of the projects may be implemented in more remote and potentially insecure locations.
Field visits have basic living conditions, sometimes arduous travel and potentially high levels of insecurity.
Application Process
Before you apply, please ensure you are fully aware of the:
-
Medair organisational values
-
Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions)
Then to apply, go to the "Current Vacancies" page then:
-
apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs)
-
or apply for a field vacancy that matches your profile
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CV’s will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
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How to apply:
Application Process
Before you apply, please ensure you are fully aware of the:
* Medair organisational values
* Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions)
Then to apply, go to http://relief.medair.org/en/jobs/positions/medair-relief-re . . . then:
-
apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs)
-
or apply for a field vacancy that matches your profile
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CV’s will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
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Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
Job posted by: Medair - Switzerland - Thu, 8 Dec 2016Job Details:
Organisation: Medair - Switzerland
Deadline Fri, 30 Dec 2016
Job type: Volunteer
Location: Switzerland
The Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)
Switzerland, 3rd – 11th February 2017
Role and Responsibilities
If you have professional experience that matches one or more of the Medair sectors but you cannot see any current jobs that fit your profile, apply directly for the Medair ROC, our “Relief and Recovery Orientation Course”. We will try and match your profile to our upcoming field vacancy needs and if there is a good match, we will consider you for this or a future ROC. Everyone who works as an Internationally Recruited Staff in one of our field programmes must first successfully complete the ROC.
Overview
The ROC is an intensive experiential orientation to relief work with Medair. This 7 day course is held three/four times a year. The cost of the course is dependent on your relief experience. Participants experience the challenges of relief work through practical simulations and become familiar with Medair’s values, projects, and country programmes. Each participant will be interviewed by a senior member of the Medair Human Resources team to evaluate the week and discuss their possible future with Medair in a field programme. The course is normally held in Switzerland or in Europe, occasionally in the United States.
ROC Course Location
Ballaigues, near Geneva, Switzerland
Starting Date
3rd - 11th February 2017
22nd - 29th April 2017
Closing Date for Applications
30th December 2016
(17th March 2017 for April course)
Initial Contract Details
If a field contract is signed after the ROC, it normally ranges from (a minimum of) 12 months to 2 years
Field Workplace
Medair is currently working in Afghanistan, D.R. Congo, Haiti, Iraq, Madagascar, Nepal, the Philippines, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan and Syria (regional response in Lebanon and Jordan). Field contracts given will be based in one of these countries or any new programmes that Medair starts up.
Key Activity Areas
The ROC simulation includes practical exercises, research, and daily updates of changing field conditions and security bulletins.
Key Experience / Qualifications
Medair seeks a wide range of professionals with experience, qualifications and training in the following sectors:
Other Experience / Competencies
Standard ranges of experience and competencies required for Medair field positions:
Minimum 1 year's professional experience in one of the sectors referred to above
Project management and team management experience
Management experience desirable, especially in a relief environment
Experience at cross cultural communication techniques; Diplomatic and sensitive to cross cultural issues; Good negotiation skills, especially in the context of another culture
Clear verbal and written communication skills; Able to express views clearly
Experience in dealing with donors and government officials desirable
Experience in training/mentoring staff; Team player with strong relational skills
Committed to team-building, and to consultative and servant leadership
Planning, assessment and analytical skills
Report writing and proposal writing skills desirable
Good level of self-motivation, with a pro-active approach to work, problem solver, dynamic, mature
Able to prioritise clearly and oversee multiple tasks
Capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Ability to live and work in conflict and rural environment
Profiles sought for Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) roles in the field
Relief experience
Professionals with 12 months or more relevant relief or development experience (Experienced Relief Workers).
Professionals with less than 12 months relevant relief or development experience (New Relief Workers).
Professional
Experienced professionals in a relevant Medair sector of expertise.
Overseas intercultural experience.
Values
Fully ctedMedair values; to rlocal staff
Language
Strong working knowledge of English, spoken and written.
Working knowledge of French, spoken and written, for French-speaking field programmes.
Personal qualities
Able to live and work in a multicultural team under difficult conditions.
Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit.
Availability
Single or married (with no children under 18). If married, your spouse must also apply.
Final selection
All potential candidates for field positions must successfully complete the Information, dates and related costs can be found via this link.
Benefits Package provided to all Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS)
Comprehensive briefing at our Swiss Headquarters, as well as an in-country briefing.
Security training for those going to insecure environments.
Accommodation, food, and transportation in-country.
Return flights to and from the country programme (one return flight for every year of service).
Rest and recuperation (R&R) leave (including travel, accommodation, and food).
Annual leave.
Comprehensive medical and emergency rescue insurance, with up to 60 days post-assignment coverage, including debriefing.
Disability insurance.
Specific benefits for Experienced Relief Workers (IRS)
(Applicants with 12 months or more relevant relief or development experience)
A salary based upon the grade of the position and experience of the position-holder, starting from USD 1,700 per month.
Contribution matching programme for retirement savings.
Additional contract benefit allowance for those who commit to longer contracts.
Highly subsidised contribution to Medair ROC travel and accommodation costs.
Specific benefits for New Relief Workers (IRS)
(Applicants with less than 12 months relevant relief or development experience)
USD 300 per month.
As soon as 12 months relief work or its equivalent has been completed, a salary based upon the grade of the position, starting from USD 1,700 per month, and other experienced relief worker benefits.
Working Conditions
The following are standard working conditions in our field programmes (specific locations may vary in their security situations):
Based in the capital or main base, or in field project locations.
Living standards are reasonably good and often the security situation is stable but this can change rapidly.
International staff are sometimes limited in their movements and social activities.
Some of the projects may be implemented in more remote and potentially insecure locations.
Field visits have basic living conditions, sometimes arduous travel and potentially high levels of insecurity.
Application Process
Before you apply, please ensure you are fully aware of the:
Medair organisational values
Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions)
Then to apply, go to the "Current Vacancies" page then:
apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs)
or apply for a field vacancy that matches your profile
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CV’s will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
Follow Us
You can follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or LinkedIn .
Application Process
Before you apply, please ensure you are fully aware of the:
* Medair organisational values
* Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions)
Then to apply, go to http://relief.medair.org/en/jobs/positions/medair-relief-re . . . then:
apply for a Medair ROC (where we can try and match your competencies to our vacancy needs)
or apply for a field vacancy that matches your profile
Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CV’s will be reviewed. Medair does not set closing / deadline dates for applications; recruitment is on-going until the position is filled.
Follow us
You can follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or LinkedIn .