Switzerland: HR Consultant

Norlha is a non-profit, non-political, non-religious, NGO, association based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote and poor communities in the Himalayas to improve their lives in terms of food security, additional income, sound environment, gender equality. Currently Norlha has projects in Nepal, Bhutan and China. Currently Norlha is reaching a person to support HQ Admin and HR Department:

HR Policy and Procedures Consultant

Volunteer position

The HR Policy and Procedure Consultant will have the crucial role, together with Head of Admin and HR Department, finalising HR policies for Norlha Lausanne and Regional Offices HR policies, whilst incorporating Strategic Planning.

Mission and activities

· Internal and external research for best practices of HR policies and procedures

· Collaboration with parallel departments and head of department

· Development and final design of HR Policy and Procedures for Lausanne

· Development and adoption of the Policy and Procedures for the Regional Offices

· Presentation of the policy

· Recommendations and support in the implementation

Candidate Profile

· Experience in HR policy development including recruitment, remuneration, on-boarding, off-boarding, performance assessment, encouragement and loyalty

· Experience in NGO or humanitarian environment

· Education in administration, HR or similar domain

· Very good analytical and organisational skills

· Hands-on approach and fast learner

· Able to work autonomously and self-starter

· Respectful and at easy in the communication

· Fluent in English and at least intermediate level of French

Norlha offers

· Engagement in poverty reduction and development of people in need, focus on capacity building

· Experience in working with top management in an international NGO

· Working in an enthusiastic and motivated cohesive team,

· High degree of autonomy, good sense of responsibility, ample room for initiative

· Team building and development of multi-language communication skills

· Better understanding in humanitarian work and living condition in Himalayan area

Duration: minimum 2 months or longer.

Working time: 5-10 hours per week.

Location: Norlha office in Lausanne. Partial home-based work is possible.

This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid and an applicant must have a currently valid working permit in Switzerland

Application process: please send your CV and cover letter to rh@norlha.org with subject: HR Consultant

Closing date for application: 29^th of January

Expected start date: as soon as possible upon mutual agreement.

We thank all those who apply, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted