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Your CV demonstrates your skills and lets us know that you are a good candidate for the position you are applying for. Try using a simple Word .doc or PDF format. You can also try to minimize the length of your CV and ​​delete pictures or other large graphics. 

Thank you for your interest in Action Against Hunger. We would love to talk to each of the people who apply to one of our positions, but unfortunately we receive a very high volume of requests throughout the year and we are unable to answer each question individually. In addition to the job description, you can learn more about each position by reading about our work on the Action Against Hunger website.

Our salary ranges ensure that all positions with a similar scope of responsibility receive a comparable salary. The salary for each position is periodically reviewed and adjusted to remain competitive with other non-profit organizations.

We receive hundreds of requests each month, so unfortunately we cannot respond to each one individually. If your profile fits what we are looking for, we will usually get in touch in a couple of weeks

We ask everyone to apply for the job that best suits their skills and interests. However, our recruitment team takes into account all vacant positions when considering each application. Therefore, if we believe that an application may be more suitable for another position, we will let you know.

Throughout the recruitment process, candidates will have different opportunities to demonstrate their skills.

• Initial Selection: Each applicant’s application is analysed to ensure it meets our criteria. Candidates will be assessed for both the requested post and other open vacancies.
• Technical test: A technical test may be required. The test allows us to evaluate how candidates solve problems and complete tasks. These tests are usually timed and usually last two to three hours.
• Interviews: All selection processes consist of at least two interviews. The first is done by the selection department and will be an interview by competencies. The second, will be carried out by the person directly responsible for the position, and will have a technical component and skills to perform the job. Depending on the position, additional interviews with other staff may be conducted.
• Reference checks: We will contact the references authorized by you to verify your previous experience.

Our interviews are conducted both in person and via video call. Depending on the position to which you apply, you may be instructed to go in person to our offices. When done by video call the tool used will be Teams.

All potential employees have interviews with at least a representative of the HR team and with the person responsible for the position.

For some positions, Action Against Hunger requires candidates to complete a technical test. Technical tests provide an opportunity to demonstrate your skills. They are also one of the methods we use to evaluate how you act in real field situations. Through this test, we can evaluate your experience first-hand and determine if you have the fundamental skills to meet our professional requirements.

Yes. If you have gone through the previous steps of the hiring process, we will notify you before contacting your references. So you can inform them that they will receive a phone call or an email from our HR team.

It is useful for us to hear how you solve problems in a real environment. By talking to a former/present supervisor, we can evaluate your professional development and learn about your growth from someone who has seen it first-hand. We always ask for at least two references.

Usually, the selection process will be completed in three or four weeks. The process could be quicker if we need to fill an urgent vacancy and it could take longer if any of the people involved in the process are not immediately available.

If you are interested in working with Action Against Hunger, you must apply for a specific vacancy on our website. This allows us to ensure that the same selection process is followed for all candidates. This is not only fair, but it ensures that we find the best candidates for the available vacancies.

If someone who currently works or previously worked with Action Against Hunger alerts you about a vacancy, you may consider asking them to be one of your references. These people will be contacted if you reach this step in the recruitment process.

All candidates may be asked to provide copies of their diplomas and other professional qualifications. We reserve the right to request verification of the dates and scope of any prior employment you have mentioned in your application. Any information you provide to Action Against Hunger that is subsequently determined to be falsified or unverifiable will be grounds for cancelling participation in a selection process or terminating the employment contract. Accurate and verifiable information needs to be provided, not only on the application, but throughout the recruitment process.

We will organize a wide range of informative and training activities to welcome you to the organization and your new job. During your onboarding, you will learn about the history of Action Against Hunger, its values and principles, the day-to-day work, the digital platforms you will use regularly, your key responsibilities and more. We recommend that you ask questions in your first few weeks. Wherever possible, we will add orientation activities, welcome meetings and useful briefings to your agenda.