Nes Ammim is a village in the Western Galilee, Israel, dedicated to encounter and dialogue, learning and hospitality. In its midst lives an international ecumenical Christian community, founded and supported by European Christians and churches. Its members are living, working and learning in solidarity with Jews, Arabs and others living in the country.
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be part of the mission of Nes Ammim and do you have HR experience? This is your chance to work in an international community!
Nes Ammim is currently recruiting an
HR OFFICER
(Nes Ammim, Israel)
Purpose of the position
Our volunteers can come from all over the world. As HR Officer, and member of the Operational Management Team, you are responsible for the well-being of the volunteers. Recruitment, on-boarding, arranging visas, this it is all part of your job. Furthermore, you are responsible for the execution and development of HR policies related to recruitment and contracting. You also make sure that training and development opportunities are available.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Administering and handling of the volunteer visas;
- Monitoring the well-being of the volunteers and offering advice where needed;
- Creating and preserving the organizational culture and work climate in which the volunteers and employees have the right motivation, involvement and commitment to serve the mission and vision of Nes Ammim;
- Organizing and conducting intakes, monthly reviews and exit interviews with volunteers;
- Creating monthly work schedules;
- Identifying new opportunities and creative ways to attract more volunteers;
- Recruiting, selecting and contracting new volunteers in close cooperation with the Nes Ammim organizations in Germany, the Netherlands and international partners;
- Providing volunteers with information about policies, jobs, and working conditions;
- Establishing and maintaining relationships within the community to meet community needs and to ensure that services are delivered in a proper way.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree, for example in human resources;
- Multi-year experience working with a team, preferably with working knowledge of team dynamics and HR topics;
- Experience working with young adults is preferred;
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and written; excellent command of the English language;
- Enthusiastic, flexible, creative, cooperative and accurate;
- A people person, with intercultural sensitivity, able to motivate others;
- Full support of the mission, vision and Christian core values of Nes Ammim;
- Willingness to live in a small village community for a period of at least two years.
What we offer
Nes Ammim offers an extraordinary opportunity in a beautiful and unique setting, in an organization that plays a special role in the interreligious dialogue and contributes to better understanding between Jews and Palestinians. You will become part of an ambitious, growing and financially sound international organization with a dedicated team of colleagues. Furthermore, you are offered:
- A full-time voluntary position;
- Accommodation, meals, and a modest compensation package;
- The opportunity to participate in an interesting study program.
How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates are kindly invited to send their cover letter and resume at the latest on August 31st, 2020 to David Karelse at d.karelse@karelserecruitment.nl. In your cover letter, please reflect on your motivation for wanting to become part of Nes Ammim. For more information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact David at +31682568838.