Recruiter – Kyiv – 867558

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral, and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The ICRC is mandated to work in countries affected by armed conflict or other situations of violence. The ICRC is present in over 100 countries and has some 18,000 staff worldwide. In 2014, the ICRC expanded its presence in Ukraine. Currently, we have over 900 team members working across the county in various professional fields.

About the job 

The ICRC People and Culture (PAC) team is seeking a highly capable Recruiter to join our team in Kyiv office. In close cooperation with the team members and line managers, the Recruiter will mainly be responsible for attracting and recruiting all staff categories, as well as for managing and monitoring all the administrative aspects of the entire talent attraction and talent acquisition process.

Start date: as soon as possible

Your Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Talent Attraction and Talent Acquisition Officer and overall guidance of the Country HR Manager, the Recruiter is responsible for:

• Providing overall support throughout the full life-cycle recruitment process;
• Working in collaboration with various units, teams or departments to identify and analyzerecruitment needs, challenges, methods and processes;
• Being a key contact for relevant and main stakeholders during the recruitment process and ensuring that they are informed and aware about recruitment policies and procedures including best practices (diversity & inclusion, fairness, confidentiality) and reporting any breach;
• Ensuring optimization and improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of recruitment and selection approach, processes, and tools; 
• Supporting Talent Attraction and Talent Acquisition Officer with talent attraction;
• Promoting the ICRC as an employer of choice; representing the ICRC in external promotional activities related to recruitment forums, job fairs;
• Supporting HR Officers in sub delegations with recruitment and selection processes in their sub sites;
• Drafting, reviewing and publishing vacancy announcements;
• Screening applications for long lists, submitting long lists and related documents to hiring managers for short listing;
• Serving as the primary point of contact for both candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process;
• Coordinating and administering technical tests and interviews, facilitating interview panels; 
• Conducting reference and medical check for selected candidates;
• Preparing employment offers, calculating salaries for new hires and seeking management validation

What we offer you

• A great team to work with and an organization where you have an impact
• Employment contract according to Ukrainian labor law with flexible working arrangements 
• Competitive salary between UAH 51000 and 74000 (gross) before taxation
• Medical insurance for you and your depending family members
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning opportunities
• 20 days of annual paid leave
• Convenient office location in the city center

The ICRC is an equal opportunity employer that prioritizes staff safety and security. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds, including candidates with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for the position. We also value our employees' professional growth and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. For more information, visit the website http://www.icrc.org/.

About you

To be successful as Recruiter in the ICRC PAC team, you should possess the following qualifications and experiences and have the following characteristics:  

• Ukrainian citizenship or permanent residence permit in Ukraine
• University degree or equivalent experience; specialized degree in HR an asset
• Three to five years of overall professional experience 
• Two to four years of experience in recruitment
• Professional fluency in English, and Ukrainian
• Computer literate with practical experience in Microsoft Office applications
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principles
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively under supervision
• Confidence in managing projects and staff
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work within a diverse team and establish and maintain good working relations in a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and multi-disciplinary environment

Interested? Yes? THEN APPLY!

Please submit your English CV, along with your motivation letter and salary expectations, to the attention of the ICRC People and Culture Team. Please label your CV with your first and last names (First Name LAST NAME). In addition, please complete the compulsory ICRC questionnaire. The questionnaire is available through the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/APw3dvQMHJ. (Click on the link or copy the link into your internet browser.)

Your application will be considered only once you have completed the ICRC questionnaire and uploaded your English CV.

Application deadline: 22 October

Only candidates meeting the abovementioned criteria will be contacted for tests and interviews. The ICRC reserves the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the deadline.