Recruitment Assistant

Are you an exceptional HR Manager who can help UK-Med set up an effective HR function and a positive work environment for our Ukraine response?

• Hours: Full-time

• Pay: £3,500 GBP to £4,000 GBP gross per month (dependent on experience)

• Duration: 12 months with possible extension

• Location: Ukraine

This role is within our Ukraine Programme and will be carried out in Ukraine.

Applicants need to have an existing right to enter Schengen Zone countries in order to transit to Ukraine e.g. citizenship/residence of a Schengen Zone country, or an ETIAS eligible country (https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements)

Are you an exceptional HR Manager who can help UK-Med set up an effective HR function and a positive work environment for our Ukraine response?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.

We are recruiting an HR Manager to manage the UK-Med HR function in Ukraine, in line with UK-Med’s policies and procedures. The HR Manager will partner with the Head of Mission to ensure efficient and high-quality staff recruitment and a positive work environment, for our international and local staff.

The HR Manager will oversee contracts management, orientation, learning and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, policy and labour law compliance, employee engagement, employee relations and staff care.

The incumbent will adapt and implement UK-Med’s HR initiatives and practices, across our field offices in Ukraine and serve as an advisor to improve staffing resources and performance, promote a positive organizational culture, minimize risk, and ensure the efficiency of HR processes and procedures.

Our ideal candidate will bring substantial human resources expertise developed through relevant professional experience working in the humanitarian / INGO sector working with diverse teams.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through and influential role in humanitarian programming.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack - Country Human Resource Manager - Ukraine - July 2023 before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and answer the application questions:

Please apply through our online jobs portal, as soon as possible and no later than Friday 11th of August 2023

Applicants must have an existing right to enter Schengen Zone countries in order to transit to Ukraine e.g. citizenship/residence of a Schengen Zone country, or an ETIAS eligible country https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.