Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Looking for HR Project Manager at EC4A, London (Hybrid) Full Time

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

The HR department is responsible for attracting, selecting, developing and retaining high- quality medical and non-medical staff for MSF operations and the MSF UK & Ireland offices.

The department provides Human Resource Management (HRM) support to both the MSF UK Field staff and MSF UK and Ireland Office staff. It is actively involved in the international MSF HRM forum to promote best practice in the management and support of Field staff in general and to provide more equal opportunities for UK Field workers in particular. The department plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining relationships with the UK medical community and networking with medical institutions.

In addition, the department is part of a larger ‘virtual HR department’ for Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA) which comprises MSF UK and Ireland, MSF Germany and MSF Holland. Together the department works in partnership on all aspects of Field related HRM.

PLACE IN THE ORGANISATION

• The jobholder reports to the Head of HR and Project Sponsor or Project Lead (project)
• The project team (team members assigned to the project) will be matrix managed by the jobholder while hierarchical management will remain with their line manager(s).

OBJECTIVE(S) OF THE POSITION

• Ensure design, management, and delivery of HR project objectives, within scheduled time, budget, scope and in line with defined quality standards
• Develop project plans, create, and maintain project schedules, planning and budget forecasts
• In consultation with all stakeholders take responsibility to define and manage project risks and issue
• Introduce good project management practices and to ensure full transparency
• Manage project teams and internal and external stakeholders to the desired outcomes
• Comply with MSF UK project management principles and other internal policies
• Create, execute, and adhere to agreed communication plans serving all interested parties

Essential knowledge, skills and expertise:

• CIPD qualified
• Significant, demonstrable project management experience in a related field
• Successful track record of initiating, leading and managing projects which span people, culture and large-scale organisational change
• A good understanding of a broad range of project management practices, tools and methodologies
• Solution oriented, capable of creating project business cases within the framework of MSF UK & IE policies.
• Experience facilitating Steering Committees or Subcommittees
• Ability to adapt to change and successfully manage different stakeholder’s expectations.
• Able to deliver in an international and multi-cultural environment.
• Significant experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, all levels of management.
• Adaptation and application of different Project Management tools & techniques to different environments.
• Virtual collaboration capabilities
• Technically competent with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Fluency in English is required, good written and oral communication skills.

​Proven Experience

• Project Management: 3+ years of active experience working as a HR project manager managing large, complex projects throughout the entire project life cycle
• Leadership & People Engagement: Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills. Proven experience to earn trust and respect from project’s stakeholders. Ability to influence decisions that need to be made to make the project successful
• Accountability: Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs
• Experience with innovative development projects, including the ability to manage the process from relatively vague requirements to a defined project
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in a highly matrixed international environment

MSF UK/IE is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date:

31 August 2022, 11.59pm (BST)

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. Please apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the application early if we find a suitable candidate.