Human Resources and Administrative Assistant - Beirut

The Opportunity

Under the supervision of the HR and Administrative Officer, the HR and Administrative Assistant will oversee administrative functions for Central and South Area Office, including maintenance & stationary of office, lease agreements tracking and compliance, and other administrative arrangements. The HR/Admin Assistant is also responsible for providing support in the various HR functions, which include recruitment, induction, and personnel files. 

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration degree or equivalent. Diploma or certificate course in HR, Administration or Personnel Management will be an advantage.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Arabic.
• 1-2 years relevant working experience, preferably for an INGO.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Good understanding on issues related to HR, administration and office management.
• Additional qualities: ability to multitask, ability to handle pressure well, ability to improvise, flexibility, cultural and environmental sensitivity.
• Commitment to Save the Children’s vision, mission and values.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at Human Resources and Administrative Assistant - Beirut

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.