NEW HR Manager – National Position Mid level – Mid level Malteser International Ankara

  • Contract
  • Ankara

Malteser International

Malteser International (MI) is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin, or political convictions

MI has been registered in Türkiye since 2014 and has since built up its own office structure. MI now has two offices in southeastern Türkiye (Kilis and Gaziantep). The Malteser InternationaI team provides technical guidance and oversees the management and administration of the partner-implemented projects in Türkiye and Northern Syria. MI is responsible for the procurement of the main medical supplies in Türkiye, the reporting, and application as well as the quality assurance. In addition to the implementation of humanitarian and transitional aid projects, Malteser International´s strategic objective is the strengthening of the civil society structures in Türkiye and Syria. Malteser International focuses in northwestern Syria and Türkiye on the sectors of health, livelihood, protection as well as social cohesion.

For its work in northwestern Syria and Türkiye, Malteser International is looking for a motivated HR Manager – National Position.

As the HR Manager, you will support Malteser International in Northwestern Syria and Türkiye in all topics around HR management, recruitment processes, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development

Your responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that align with the organization’s mission, values, and legal requirements
  • Oversee the recruitment and selection process, ensuring fair and transparent procedures, and attracting qualified candidates
  • Manage the performance management system, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and staff development plans
  • Manage employee relations, addressing staff grievances and conflicts, and provide guidance and support to supervisor and managers on HR-related matters, including staff performance, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
  • Oversee the administration of employee benefits, compensation, and leave management, as well as coordinate with the finance and administration team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
  • Professional support of staff in relation to Safeguarding issues and investigations in the regional context
  • Coordination of topic-related in-house work processes surrounding reporting mechanisms and PSEAH
  • Receiving reports from the regional context concerning SEAH and initiating the appropriate actions in coordination with other parties involved

Your profile:

  • A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as public administration, human resources, or a related field
  • At least 5 years of HR management experience in similar positions or duties
  • Strong knowledge of HR best practices, Turkish labor laws, and regulations
  • Practical experience in the areas of prevention, detection, and case management in the context of SEAH
  • Knowledge of international safeguarding policies, standards, and procedures within the humanitarian and development sector
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Kobo toolbox, Power BI, and data collection tools required
  • Fluent in English and Turkish both in written and spoken skills. In addition, Arabic skills will be highly preferred
  • Eligible, able, and willing to travel to project areas in northwest Syria depending on the security situation and requirements of the organization

What we offer:

  • A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment
  • A well-equipped workplace in Gaziantep
  • A full-time position limited until the middle of 2025 with the option of extension 
  • Adequate compensation according to MI Salary Scale

Working for Malteser International

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices – we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.

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