• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that align with the organization’s mission, values, and legal requirements
• Oversee the recruitment and selection process, ensuring fair and transparent procedures, and attracting qualified candidates
• Manage the performance management system, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and staff development plans
• Manage employee relations, addressing staff grievances and conflicts, and provide guidance and support to supervisor and managers on HR-related matters, including staff performance, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits, compensation, and leave management, as well as coordinate with the finance and administration team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Professional support of staff in relation to Safeguarding issues and investigations in the regional context
• Coordination of topic-related in-house work processes surrounding reporting mechanisms and PSEAH
• Receiving reports from the regional context concerning SEAH and initiating the appropriate actions in coordination with other parties involved

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as public administration, human resources, or a related field
• At least 5 years of HR management experience in similar positions or duties
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, Turkish labor laws, and regulations
• Practical experience in the areas of prevention, detection, and case management in the context of SEAH
• Knowledge of international safeguarding policies, standards, and procedures within the humanitarian and development sector
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Kobo toolbox, Power BI, and data collection tools required
• Fluent in English and Turkish both in written and spoken skills. In addition, Arabic skills will be highly preferred
• Eligible, able, and willing to travel to project areas in northwest Syria depending on the security situation and requirements of the organization

• A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment
• A well-equipped workplace in Gaziantep
• A full-time position limited until the middle of 2025 with the option of extension 
• Adequate compensation according to MI Salary Scale

Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices – we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please click here.