August 2025. Full-time, open-ended contract

The Senior Recruitment Partner implements Medair’s international recruitment strategy by headhunting,

sourcing, screening, and selecting suitable candidates for all vacant and up-coming positions. The role

contributes to the talent pipeline development, manages recruitment systems, and collaborates with key

stakeholders to ensure effective hiring aligned with Medair’s values and operational needs.

Project Overview

Medair’s global HR function enables effective humanitarian programming by ensuring the organisation recruits

and retains the right people. The team fosters a values-driven culture and supports staff through a people-focused model, contributing to both operational excellence and organisational well-being.

Workplace & Conditions

Global Support Office (GSO) position based in Lausanne, Switzerland, Swiss or eligible EU citizens, or those

with a valid work permit for Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Candidate Sourcing & Networking: Headhunting, building & maintaining relationships with candidates and

alumni through platforms like LinkedIn. Sourcing candidates for senior level and critical/challenging roles.

• Recruitment & Selection: Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from screening to final selection,

including ROC project management, coordination and talent pool management.

• Database & Systems Management: Maintain and promote use of the recruitment systems, ensuring GDPR

compliance and data accuracy. Experience with Salesforce is required.

• Talent & Relationship Management: Support internal talent promotion and contribute to building a long-term

talent pipeline in coordination with HR Partners.

• Process Improvement & Innovation: Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes,

tools, and systems in collaboration with HR colleagues. Deputise for the Recruitment Team Leader.

Qualifications, Experience & Technical Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field; HR certification or Master’s is a plus.

• Experience with professional networks (e.g., LinkedIn), recruitment processes, and working under tight

deadlines, with over 3 years of experience as a headhunter.

• Familiarity with HR Information Systems and applicant tracking systems; strong MS Office skills.

• Fluent English, working level of French, any other languages an asset

• Understanding of the humanitarian sector or experience in an INGO is an asset.

Behavioural Skills

• Proactive, results-driven with strong organisational and time management skills.

• Positive and collaborative mindset.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to analyze recruitment data.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong sense of initiative and innovation.

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Team Spiritual Life

Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, people we serve, and external contacts. Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based teams. Fully contribute to a rich spiritual team life, including team devotion, prayer, and words of encouragement.

1. Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, Medair’s accountability policies and best practices.

1. Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions).

Application Process

To apply, go to this vacancy on our Medair page . Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.

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