Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Salaries and Allowance Division of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC). The Compensation Officer reports to the Division Chief.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position, in support of the work of the ICSC and the Salaries and Allowances Division, lies in conducting of studies, research, analyses and surveys to address appropriate policies and levels relating to salaries, allowances and benefits of United Nations common system staff. • Develop proposals and draft documentation on the revision or introduction of relevant policies based on studies and research for the submission to the Commission in regular sessions. If required, also present these studies and policy recommendations directly to the Commission. • Plan, design and conduct detailed surveys on conditions of service for locally recruited staff at headquarters duty stations; establish plans and schedules for action; train Local Salary Survey Committees; provide guidance in the selection of employers and the collection of data; conduct data analysis; determine the relevant salary scale and make recommendations to the Commission for adoption. • Conduct comparisons of the net remuneration, total compensation and the level of allowances of Professional staff in the United Nations common system and the comparator civil service, as well as other national civil services and international organizations. • Conduct research of the existing policies and best compensation practices in the comparator civil service, other national civil services, international organizations and the private sector with a view of their possible application in the United Nations common system. • Participate and substantively support sessions of working groups and other meetings of the International Civil Service Commission in any of the areas of competence. • Represent the International Civil Service Commission at inter-agency meetings with authority to provide technical assistance, advice and guidance in any of the areas of competence.

Competencies

Professionalism: Excellent drafting skills, IT knowledge, analysis of implications of proposed modifications to the allowances and benefit system, good knowledge of salary systems and practices in the United Nations Common System required. Sound knowledge of salary mechanism in comparator organizations is desirable. Communication: -Speaks and writes clearly and effectively -Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately -Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication -Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience -Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed Accountability -Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments -Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards -Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules -Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments -Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in management, finance, social sciences, international relations, business administration or a related area is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience is required, at least 5 of which should have been gained in an international environment, and in the development and assessment of salary and/or compensation systems. Experience in drafting policy documents on compensation policies and/or review of benefits and allowances is desirable Experience in analyzing complex compensation-related databases is desirable

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Either French or Arabic or Russian or Chinese (Mandarin) or Spanish is desirable. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

Required Languages

LanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeakingEnglishUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level IIIUN Level III

Desirable Languages

LanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeakingFrenchUN Level IUN Level IUN Level IUN Level IArabicUN Level IUN Level IUN Level IUN Level IRussianUN Level IUN Level IUN Level IUN Level IChinese (Mandarin)UN Level IUN Level IUN Level IUN Level ISpanishUN Level IUN Level IUN Level IUN Level I

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.