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Laurence Simons is a known player in the international legal recruitment market. Last year we placed candidates in 39 countries and we have offices in a range of international locations. We’re bolstering our teams at the moment, and especially interested to hear from legal professionals wishing to make the transaction to recruitment, or experienced recruiters who can bring something to the table for a superior remuneration package.

Those joining Laurence Simons with a ready-made network to tap into, tend to do very well, very quickly, in an environment of like-minded professionals that think and work like them.

We are expanding operations across a range of divisions including our Private Practice, In-House, Banking & Finance, Compliance, Interim and Research teams. Those of you coming from a legal background will be immediately engaged in a familiar milieu.

We’re looking for individuals who value flexibility and who will put in the work and reap the benefits. We invest in our people, not only providing training and career development, but a commission structure that offers substantial reward to consultants as a proportion of income generated. We believe in each consultant as an integral part of the business, and will work with you to develop you as a strong business brand.

Contact us using the details below for a confidential conversation about what a role at Laurence Simons might look and sound like for you.

Global Managing Director: clare.butler@laurencesimons.com

UK & International: +44 (0)20 7645 8500

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For our head office in Amsterdam, HealthNet is looking for a hands-on Project Controller who will be the link between our head office and our projects abroad. Regular trips to the project countries are part of this position.

About us:

HealthNet is a Dutch aid agency that works on health care in areas disrupted by war or disasters. In these areas people are facing the immense task of rebuilding society while they suffer from poverty, diseases and the emotional consequences of conflict. We use ‘health’ as both a goal and means: the goal is to reach accessible health care for all. By working on that together with local communities we use ‘health’ as a means to bring people together and to restore mutual trust. We implement projects in countries such as Afghanistan, Burundi, DR Congo and South Sudan, which are being supported by the head office in Amsterdam.

Your team :

You are part of the head office finance department. This department is led by the Controller and further consists of a Project Controller (you) and a Financial Accountant. You work closely with the Controller, Financial Accountant, Regional Program Officers in Amsterdam and Finance Managers in the project countries. You report to the Controller and provide information and advice to the Program Managers and Finance Managers in the project countries.

Your responsibilities and tasks:

The project administration is primarily carried out by staff in the project countries. HealthNet is looking for a Project Controller that is able to improve the project administration and identify financial risks in the project countries.

Your main tasks are:

· Responsible for the financial and administrative structure of projects;

· Monitoring of the projects from proposal to project evaluation;

· Checking and processing of accounting data from the project countries;

· Ensuring timely reporting to various stakeholders;

· Conducting internal audits;

· Supporting external audits;

· Developing, improving, implementing and monitoring of the financial procedures in the project countries;

· Signalling financial risks and making proposals to control them;

· Contact and sparring partner for Finance Managers;

· Involvement in the preparation of the annual accounts, the annual budget and management reporting of the organization.

You have/ are:

· Completed higher vocational studies in business economics or equivalent education;

· Minimum 3 years relevant work experience;

· Flexible attitude and pro-active;

· Able to work independently, take responsibility and set priorities, organize and plan;

· Extensive knowledge of Excel, experience with Microsoft Navision is an advantage;

· Analytical and convincing advisor;

· Excellent speaking and writing skills in English (French is a plus);

· Willing to travel, frequently, for longer periods, to the various project countries

We offer:

· An opportunity to use your expertise and contribute to our mission to improve the health and well-being of people living in fragile states. A highly diverse position in a small team where you can really make a difference;

· A dynamic, international, cultural diverse working environment (approximately 20 passionate colleagues in Amsterdam and another 2.500 colleagues in the project countries);

· A full-time position (40 hours per week);

· A gross monthly salary between € 2839, – and € 3592, – based on a 40-hour working week and 30 vacation days per year based on full-time employment.

More information?

To apply, please send your CV and application letter (including your motivation) to: recruitment@hntpo.org by June 12, 2016. When applying, include the following title in the email subject line: PCHQ

For specific questions about this position, please contact our HR department via recruitment@hntpo.org or 020-6200005.

For more information about HealthNet, please visit www.healthnettpo.org

On behalf of our multinational life sciences client, we’re looking for a Compliance Officer EU.

Reporting to the global Compliance & Ethics Officer in the US, the Compliance Officer will work closely with key business and functional leaders and senior managers within the company. The Compliance Officer will be responsible for implementing and maintaining all aspects of the risk-based compliance program of our client’s business, such as country by country risk assessments, anti-corruption, data protection, competition law, conflict of interest et cetera. Furthermore, the Compliance Officer EU will be responsible for training and communications and company policies. The Compliance Officer EU will serve as the EU Privacy Officer and will work closely together with the Compliance and DP liaison and/or HR personnel.

To qualify for this position, you have successfully completed university studies of Law and state exam with above average results. You have at least 5 years of experience as a compliance professional in an international company, preferably in the life sciences industry. Experience in the US / in a US company is considered a big plus. You have demonstrable knowledge and expertise in transparency laws, regulations, or guidelines; for example, the standards pursuant to European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) and strong communication and personal skills. You are self-directed and results-oriented and have a flexible work attitude. Lastly, fluency in English is a key requirement and French and German are a big plus. Travel will be part of this position, approx. 20% of your time.

For more information and a confidential conversation, please call Inez Diepenbach on +31 (0)20 520 6875 or email Inez.diepenbach@laurencesimons.com, or Marlous Donders on +31 (0)20 520 7424 or email Marlous.donders@laurencesimons.com. Ref IND/798750

Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF) is an independent, medical, emergency relief organization that provides assistance to people worldwide, regardless of their background, religion or political convictions. Above all, we aim to save lives and to offer medical care to victims of disasters, wars and epidemics. MSF Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA) currently operates medical humanitarian interventions in 27 countries. On a yearly basis MSF-OCA deploys approximately 900 international staff and employs over 7,000 national staff. At headquarters in Amsterdam, around 220 employees offer their support to the projects.

For our office in Amsterdam we are looking for a:

Communications Advisor (100%) in Amsterdam

The challenge:

As part of the Advocacy and Communications team, the Communications Advisors (CAs) play a key role in developing communications strategies on issues critical to MSF’s operations. The CA supports operations in identifying and acting upon opportunities for communication aimed at increasing MSF’s visibility, local acceptance, and leverage on specific humanitarian and medical issues.

The scope of the CA’s work ranges from local to international level, and includes the production and dissemination of pertinent and high quality communications materials to the MSF network -consisting of 24 MSF sections across the globe. The CA also responds to communications/media requests from throughout the MSF communications network; and actively supports MSF’s communication response during emergencies (often through deployment on the ground).

To effectively conduct its work, the CA needs to work collaboratively with a multiplicity of counterparts, including the Humanitarian Affairs Advisers, Operational Managers at HQ, Country Managers in project countries, and communications colleagues throughout the MSF movement. For this purpose you will be required to do field visits and international trips. Total amount of travel expected is up to 40% of time.

Your responsibilities:

Develop and implement a number of communications projects each year, focusing on an agreed country or issue, and managing the process from strategy development, activity planning, and implementation on the ground in collaboration with counterparts and colleagues (including content production and dissemination);
Provide reactive and timely support to MSF operations on communication issues, public positioning and messaging in agreed priority countries;
Act as back-up for colleague CAs when required, ensuring flexible and adequate coverage of operational communications needs throughout the OCA portfolio,
Manage communications/media requests from throughout the MSF movement; and liaise with operations (head office and country teams) to provide timely support;
Produce and disseminate pertinent and high quality communications materials;
Provide communications trainings to a variety of MSF staff – from first missioners to Heads of Mission
Contribute to the wider goals of MSF by integrating advocacy & communications efforts to ensure leverage on critical humanitarian and medical issues.

Your profile:

We are looking for a communications expert with at least 3 years of professional experience preferably in an international (NGO) environment. Excellent strategic communication and advisory skills are essential, proven in a journalistic or public communication environment. Outstanding interpersonal skills are required, along with strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and sound judgment. Ability to work in a high pressured environment is crucial to this position, as are successful negotiation and diplomatic skills. A sound knowledge of humanitarian action, along with international affairs and media are a must, complimented by a good knowledge and strong affinity with the work of MSF. You need to be a highly motivated and creative team player, who shows initiative and innovation. You have the flexibility to respond to emergency communications needs, and frequent international travel. An excellent command of the English language is essential, French and Arabic are highly appreciated. Experience in digital content/multimedia production is an asset.

We offer :

A Dutch employment contract for one year with a full-time appointment based on 5 days per week, with the option for renewal.
A gross salary of max. EU 3,786 gross per month, based on relevant professional work experience, for full-time employment (based on a 40-hour week) plus 30 days vacation and premium free pension.
A stimulating, professional working environment in an international organisation.

2-5 PQE Capital Markets Associate – Netherlands

Our client, a top international law firm is looking for a capital markets associate to work in Netherlands for their successful and thriving Financial Markets practice group. If you are looking to move to a firm where you will be working on top quality matters within a supportive environment with excellent career prospects then this is an excellent opportunity to explore further. 

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience in Capital Markets work. 



• Excellent academics and training from a top law firm. 



• US/UK/NZ/AU/SA qualified. 



• Willing to take on a high level of responsibility. 



• Can-do attitude with excellent team ethos. 

How to apply:

To discuss this role or the market generally please contact Suzy O’Keefe at sokeefe@MLAGlobal.com or +44(0)20 7448 9992 quoting the position title and reference code. For a full list of vacancies, please visit Major, Lindsey & Africa at http://www.mlaglobal.com/legal-career-opportunities/ .