Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 15 Oct 2015
Norlhais a non-profit, non-political, non-religious association based in Lausanne, Switzerland, that supports remote communities in the Himalayas in building capacities that will allow their sustainable development, through integrated projects in food security, income generation and environment protection, with a strong focus on supporting women. Currently Norlha develops HQ management support team and is looking for:
Administrative Assistant
Volunteer/Internship position
The Administrative Assistant has the crucial role of supporting the Head of Admin and HR department in a variety of administration tasks. She or he will be a key person in an internal and external admin communication. This is an excellent position to experience the work of a dynamic, professional and growing organisation
Mission and activities
- Administrational assistance to the Head of Admin and HR department
- Emergency admin support to specific items for other departments
- Regular management of general email and post box
- Preparation of internal and external documents
- Organization of department and staff meetings.
- Support to other Admin and HR staff
- Other admin tasks
Candidate Profile
· First experience in administrative or organization management
· Knowledge of international cooperation an asset
· Fluency in French oral and writing a must, advances level of English
· Excellent computer and writing skills
· Highly committed, independent and dependable, good interpersonal skills
· Interest in the Himalayan people and adherence to the values of Norlha
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
How to apply:
Duration and working time: minimum 6, preferably 9 months or longer
Working time: 40-30%
This part-time, long-term volunteer position is not paid and an applicant must have a currently valid working permit in Switzerland
Location: Norlha office in Lausanne, partial home-based work possible
Application Process: please send your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org ref. Administrative Assistant
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