People Officer/Management Assistant

at  SNV

Company Description

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced international environment? SNV is looking for an energetic and diligent People Officer /Management Assistant to become the essential link within our Global People team. This role supports the Director of People in leading our People, Talent, Culture practices and ensures smooth People Operations.

• Duration: 1 year with opportunity to an indefinite contract
• Type: Full time, 40 hours a week
• Start date: As soon as possible

SNV is a global development partner deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.
Building on 60 years of experience, we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.
To delve deeper into SNV’s initiatives, explore our website at snv.org.
Job Description
Planning, organizing, and managing a variety of tasks, all aimed at empowering the Global People team to deliver maximum value to the organization. This is your idea of a fulfilling role. You manage multiple activities and topics simultaneously while maintaining a clear overview. Your main responsibility will be managing the agenda and calendar of the Director of People. You will also keep track of budgets and support tend processes and service contracting.
You will continuously find ways to enhance our People processes and develop solutions tailored to our organization’s needs. You will also assist the Talent team in coordinating and administering key People Cycle processes, such as performance reviews. Additionally, you own the People team’s intranet site and related communications (SharePoint).
You have a keen eye for detail, with strong organizational skills, quick to pick things up, and well-versed in Microsoft Office. You have a basic understanding of HR Information Systems and excel in written and spoken English. Most importantly, you love making a meaningful difference while working in a multicultural, global environment.

HOW TO APPLY

If you’re excited about this opportunity and believe you have the skills and passion we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a motivation letter via SmartRecruiters on/before the 29th of August to join our dedicated team at SNV. All information will be processed in the strictest confidence.
We will begin the selection process as soon as we find suitable candidates and we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process. Selected candidates will participate in two interviews.

• Duration: 1 year with opportunity to an indefinite contract
• Type: Full time, 40 hours a week
• Start date: As soon as possibl