Switzerland: Executive and HR Assistant

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 1 person to replace current staff member in HQ Admin and HR Department:

Executive and HR Assistant (M/F)

Volunteer/Internship position

The Executive and HR assistant has the crucial role of supporting the Directors and Head of Admin and HR department in a variety of administrative tasks and 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 organisation.

Mission and activities

• Administrational assistance to the Director and Head of Admin and HR department;
• Emergency admin support to specific items for other departments;
• Help with the migration of the web content;
• Regular management of general email and post box;
• Support to membership unit;
• Organization of department and staff meetings;
• Support to other Admin and HR staff;

• Support to senior management team in coordination:

• agenda reminder, prepare the room for the meetings, taking minutes;

• taking minutes and circulating them to the senior management.

Candidate Profile

· First experience in executive, administrative or organization management;

· Knowledge of international cooperation an asset;

· Fluency in English oral and writing a must, French an asset;

· 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.

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. Executive 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

Application Process: please send your cover letter and CV to rh@norlha.org ref. Executive Assistant

Expected start date: as soon as possible upon mutual agreement

Location: Norlha office in Lausanne, partial home-based work possible