The Venezuelan Red Cross (CRV) is a humanitarian organization whose mandate is to save lives and improve the conditions of vulnerable people. As part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, it provides timely assistance in emergencies, disasters, and other humanitarian crises.
Guided by its Fundamental Principles—Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, and Universality—the CRV acts as an auxiliary to public authorities in the humanitarian field, working to reduce human suffering without distinction of race, gender, religion, or ideology. Its work encompasses emergency medical care, strengthening community resilience, first aid training, disaster response, and the promotion of health and well-being.
Through a network of highly committed volunteers, the CRV efficiently and effectively mobilizes resources to be present where and when they are most needed. Its work is based on solidarity, respect for human dignity, and a commitment to protecting life in all its forms.
General Safeguarding Responsibility
The person holding the position must promote and respect the Safeguarding standards of the Venezuelan Red Cross, comply with the Code of Conduct and applicable policies, maintain appropriate professional boundaries, contribute to preventing harm, and immediately report any Safeguarding concerns through established mechanisms.
Addition for high-risk positions
Due to the nature of their duties, the person will be required to actively identify and mitigate Safeguarding risks associated with their activities, maintain reinforced standards of conduct and professional boundaries, and ensure that their interaction with communities and people in vulnerable situations is safe, dignified, inclusive, and respectful.
What is expected from this consultancy? Key functions / Responsibilities
The Human Resources Assistant will have the main responsibility of providing operational, administrative and logistical support to the Organizational Development Directorate and the Human Talent Management area in the deployment, execution and continuous maintenance of the personnel life cycle processes.
Key Functions / Responsibilities:
- Recruitment and Selection Support:Â Assisting in the publication of vacancies on official channels, receiving and initial screening of resumes, scheduling candidates for interviews, and assisting in the application of psychometric or operational tests.
- File Management and Admission:Â Request, verify, organize and keep up-to-date the physical and digital files of administrative and operational staff, ensuring the strict confidentiality of the information.
- Attendance and Incident Control:Â Keeping the daily record and monitoring of attendance, medical leave, vacations, permits and incidents of the staff for timely reporting to payroll.
- Staff Support and Administrative Procedures:Â Prepare work certificates, institutional letters, channel staff queries and keep human talent databases updated.
- Training Logistics:Â Assist in logistical organization, control of attendance lists and preparation of material for workshops, training sessions and institutional well-being activities.
To qualify as an operational support person in the humanitarian system, the applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Academic Background:Â Higher University Technician (TSU) or Professional / Advanced student in Industrial Relations, Human Resources Administration, Organizational Psychology or related fields.
- Experience:Â Minimum 1 to 2 years of verifiable experience in operational and administrative human resources processes, preferably in the humanitarian sector, NGOs or third sector.
- Technical Skills:
- Intermediate proficiency in office automation tools (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Practical knowledge of the LOTTT and current labor regulations in Venezuela.
- Capacity and experience in the organization, filing and confidential custody of employment records.
- Soft Skills:Â Excellent interpersonal communication skills, attention to detail, high ethical sense, discretion, confidentiality, and ability to work in a team.
How to apply
All those interested in applying for the position and who meet the necessary requirements should send their CV to the email address: postulaciones@cruzroja.ve
- Email subject:Â Human Resources Assistant (First and Last Name)
Only a shortlist of candidates will be contacted to advance to the next phase of the selection process. Candidates will be asked to speak with their previous direct reports/line managers before proceeding to interviews.
Please carefully review the professional requirements to be eligible.