Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.

About the Organization

Médecins du Monde – France (MDM France) is an international humanitarian medical organization that has been working for more than 30 years to improve access to healthcare for vulnerable and marginalized populations. The organization operates with a strong commitment to international solidarity and social justice.

MDM France not only provides medical care but also advocates against violations of human dignity and human rights. It works to remove barriers that prevent people from accessing essential health services and pushes for long-term improvements in health-for-all policies.

Globally, Médecins du Monde operates in 44 countries across multiple continents. Its work focuses on four priority areas: the health of migrants and displaced populations, sexual and reproductive health, harm reduction related to drug use, and emergency and crisis response.

In Ethiopia, MDM has been active since 1986, implementing both long-term development and emergency health interventions. Its programs include access to primary healthcare, reduction of maternal mortality, sexual and reproductive health services, mental health and psychosocial support, and malnutrition reduction initiatives.

Working with Médecins du Monde offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to humanitarian health programming while growing professionally in a mission-driven and values-based organization. Women and candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Description

The Human Resources Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the HR Officer and provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient functioning of the HR department.

The role supports recruitment processes, onboarding procedures, personnel file management, payroll preparation, attendance and leave tracking, and overall HR administration.

The HR Assistant will play a central role in maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring that documentation complies with organizational policies and procedures.

Key responsibilities include supporting recruitment activities such as organizing requisition forms, posting job advertisements, collecting applications, arranging interviews, and preparing recruitment documentation.

The role also involves onboarding new staff members by preparing personnel files, ensuring contracts are properly filed, and facilitating staff ID card preparation and distribution.

The HR Assistant will maintain both digital and physical personnel files, ensuring confidentiality and secure storage of sensitive information.

Attendance management, leave tracking, and timesheet archiving are core responsibilities. The position requires accurate updating of leave balances and supporting absenteeism reporting.

The HR Assistant will support payroll preparation by compiling monthly inputs and ensuring supporting documentation is complete. Assistance with pension registration and insurance documentation is also required.

The role further includes supporting employee exit procedures, preparing termination documentation, conducting exit interviews when delegated, and ensuring proper clearance processes.

This position offers strong career development opportunities in human resource management within the humanitarian sector. It allows the candidate to build expertise in recruitment, compliance, payroll systems, and HR operations in an international NGO environment.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Management, Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.

Work Experience

Minimum of two years of relevant experience in Human Resources or Administration.

Experience working with humanitarian NGOs is an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong understanding of HR functions and best practices.

Excellent organizational and planning skills with high attention to detail.

Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to interpret and apply HR policies and basic labor law frameworks.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Team-oriented with the ability to work independently when required.

Fluency in English and Amharic is required. Knowledge of additional local languages is an asset.

Job Location

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Employment Type and Salary

Contract position.

Reports to the Human Resources Officer.

One position available.

Travel may be required as needed.

Salary and benefits will be provided according to Médecins du Monde’s salary scale and policies.

This role provides an excellent pathway for HR professionals seeking to expand their expertise in humanitarian operations and compliance-driven HR systems.

How to Apply

Interested applicants must complete the online application form through the following link: https://forms.gle/U9zdNbu3jm652M4c7

Application deadline: March 4, 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Scanned certificates or additional attachments are not required at this stage.

Female applicants and individuals from underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Early application is advantageous as recruitment may close once a suitable candidate is identified.

All recruitment processes are conducted in line with organizational safeguarding and ethical standards.