Recruitment Coordinator (International Youth Federation)

The Fédération Internationale de la Jeunesse, in English International Youth Federation (IYF), is an international non-profit youth organization network governed by the present Statutes and the Swiss Civil Code. It is politically neutral and non-denominational, aiming to empower youth worldwide.

The IYF Bureau of Management has direct responsibility for the management and oversight of the organization and provides leadership, advisory, and management support to the IYF Headquarters and other executive branches.

Under overall guidance and supervision of the Human Resources Specialist, the HR Analyst provides leadership and support in the execution of the full range of HR services, ensuring their transparency and integrity. The HR Analyst works in close collaboration with the HQ and executive branches, Regional Administrations and project teams to provide HR support and resolve complex HR-related issues and information delivery. The HR Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-orientated approach and promotes the maintenance of high staff morale.

Mission Statement
To voluntarily represent, positively promote, and uphold the mission of “Empowering youth for a better world” in various programs and opportunities throughout the IYF interventions across member countries.

Responsibilities
(A) Ensures administration and implementation of HR strategies and policies, adapts processes and procedures:
• Full compliance of HR recording and reporting systems with the IYF rules and regulations, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the HR management system;
• Provision of advice and information on corporate strategies, changes in rules and regulations, implementation of personnel rules, strategic use of contractual modalities, application of entitlements, change management processes;
• HR business process mapping and elaboration of the content of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management.
(B) Ensures effective administration of human resources:
• Organization of recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions, provision of input to the job classification process, vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, and participation in interview panels. Provision of advice on recruitment in the IYF projects;
• Creation/update of positions in the system, performing the functions of HR Administrator, and timely follow-up with the Management on HR-related issues;
• Administration of the IYF rosters, including e-rosters.

Skills Required

• Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Coordination
  Experience organizing end-to-end recruitment processes: drafting job descriptions, posting vacancies, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting selection panels.
• HR Administration & Systems Management
  Ability to manage HR records, update positions in HR systems, maintain e-rosters, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and procedures.
• HR Policy Implementation & Advisory Support
  Capacity to interpret and apply HR rules, provide guidance on contractual modalities and entitlements, and support change management processes.
• Process Improvement & SOP Development
  Skills in mapping HR business processes and contributing to the development or refinement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
  Strong written and verbal communication skills to liaise with HQ, regional teams, management, and candidates, while maintaining a collaborative and client-orientated approach.

Experience 
Experience within an NGO, INGO (such as the United Nations), charity, government, non-profit, not-for-profit, international relations, international development (such as USAID) or youth empowerment or similar organization is advantageous but not essential. 

Minimum Hours per Week:

4-6 hours per week

Duration:

6+ months