Make a difference in Africa! Join Mercy Ships as a Recruitment Manager and help attract Danish volunteers to staff the world’s largest civilian hospital ships.

On behalf of Mercy Ships Denmark, MARPRO Group is looking for an Recruitment Manager for the office in Copenhagen. You will report to the National Director of the company.

About Mercy Ships Denmark – A rapidly growing and developing organization
Mercy Ships is a global faith-based humanitarian organization that owns and operates the world’s two largest civilian hospital ships. Guided by compassion, we provide free medical care and surgeries to some of the poorest communities in Africa, regardless of ethnicity, gender, or religion—because everyone deserves access to healthcare. Both of our hospital ships are staffed by professional volunteers.

The job

As Recruiter Manager, you will be responsible for recruiting Danish volunteers for Mercy Ships’ two hospital ships, covering both short-term and long-term roles. Your tasks will include identifying and reaching out to potential candidates, evaluating their qualifications, and ensuring they meet the needs of the ships. You will be a central contact point throughout the process, guiding candidates from their initial application to departure and following up after their service.

You will also actively organize recruitment events, attend fairs and meetings, and collaborate with educational institutions, companies, and churches to raise awareness about Mercy Ships. Additionally, you will manage and nurture relationships with former volunteers to keep them engaged in Mercy Ships’ community.

Professional qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of two years of recruitment experience
• Experience in coordination and administration, with strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Experience from Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
• Familiarity with social media and experience in SoMe strategies.
• Excellent communication skills in Danish and English, both written and verbal

Personal characteristics

• Supportive of Mercy Ships’ mission and values, with a desire to contribute to the organization’s vision.
• Outgoing, proactive, and skilled at building relationships.
• Empathetic, curious, and a good listener, with the ability to understand others’ needs.
• Organized, self-motivated, and capable of prioritizing tasks in a dynamic work environment.

Mercy Ships offers

• A meaningful position in an organization that makes a real difference
• A positive and engaged work environment with passionate colleagues
• Flexibility and the opportunity to shape your own workday
• Opportunities for personal and professional development

Application

The application process is handled by MARPRO Group. If you have any questions about this position, please contact MARPRO Group at +45 5370 0995.

If you are interested in the position, please upload a motivated application and an updated CV via the application button. You will receive a confirmation email from us. Please check your spam folder, if you have not received the confirmation within 10 minutes after applying, to ensure future communication.

About Mercy Ships Danmark:
Mercy Ships works to provide free access to life-changing healthcare services to the world’s poorest people through hospital ships. We are part of an international organization where volunteers from all over the world contribute to our mission. Read more: https://mercyships.dk/