Human Resources Officer (Medical Benefits Fund and Staff Compensation)

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Position Title: Human Resources Officer (Medical Benefits Fund and Staff Compensation)
Location: Paris
Country: France
Deadline Date: 26-JAN-2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was established in 1945 with the mission to contribute to peace and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security by promoting international collaboration through educational, scientific, and cultural reforms. UNESCO operates in over 190 countries and has a workforce of approximately 2,000 employees. The organization is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that its workforce reflects the global community it serves.

Job Overview:
The Human Resources Officer will play a crucial role in managing and administering the Medical Benefits Fund and the Staff Compensation Plan at UNESCO. This position requires a deep understanding of medical benefits and insurance policies, as well as the ability to provide authoritative advice to staff and management. The incumbent will be responsible for monitoring the implementation of procedures, identifying issues, and developing policy revisions. Additionally, the role involves supervising and coaching team members, evaluating their performance, and providing opportunities for professional development. The officer will work closely with various stakeholders, including medical services, legal affairs, and third-party administrators, to ensure effective communication and resolution of sensitive staff cases. This position is vital for maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the organization's human resources management.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Medical Benefits Fund (MBF): Provide expert advice and guidance to staff and management on the Medical Benefits Fund. Manage sensitive staff cases, liaise with medical services and third-party administrators, and recommend actions to senior management. Identify issues affecting the MBF and provide data for actuarial studies and audits. Manage contracts with third-party administrators and improve communication with members. Participate in MBF Board meetings and prepare reports.
• Staff Compensation Plan: Advise on the Staff Compensation Plan, prepare documentation for the Advisory Committee on Compensation Claims, and analyze compensation claims to advise the Head of Unit. Initiate administrative actions for claims against third parties and supervise account maintenance and reporting.
• Other Responsibilities: Provide guidance on insurance plans, manage contentious cases, prepare statistics for accountancy, and implement continuous improvement approaches in collaboration with external and internal stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess an advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Public Health, or related fields. A strong background in social security benefits, medical insurance contract management, staff compensation, and human resources management is essential. Candidates should also have experience managing internal and external stakeholders effectively.

Educational Background:
An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) is required, preferably in fields related to finance, business administration, human resources management, or public health. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of medical benefits and compensation plans.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of four years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in areas such as social security benefits, medical insurance contract management, staff compensation, human resources management, financial services, or legal matters. Experience in health insurance scheme management within the UN System or similar international organizations is highly desirable, as is experience in managing relationships with various stakeholders.

Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English or French, both written and spoken, is mandatory. A good knowledge of the other language is also required. Knowledge of other official languages of UNESCO, such as Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish, is considered an asset.

Additional Notes:
The position is a fixed-term contract for a duration of two years, with the possibility of renewal. It is open to both internal and external candidates. The approximate annual starting salary for this position is 101,760 USD, and benefits may include 30 days of annual leave, family allowance, medical insurance, and a pension plan. UNESCO emphasizes the importance of diversity and encourages applications from candidates of various backgrounds, including those from under-represented Member States, minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities. The recruitment process is conducted with the utmost confidentiality, and UNESCO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.