World Agroforestry – Compensation and Benefits Specialist.

Job Description

1. Support the design of a fair, equitable and competitive total compensation and benefits package
   that fits and is aligned to CIFOR and ICRAF strategic goals,
2. In Liaison with supervisor, develop a consistent compensation philosophy in line with workculture and organizational objectives,
3. Update the Centres on emerging Compensation and Benefits (C&B) trends, issues and best
   practices,
4. Ensure that compensation practices are in compliance with current legislation (pay equity,
   human rights, etc),
5. Maintain a comprehensive C&B up-to-date data-based for decision making,
6. Update staff cost of employment in a timely manner for annual budget process and requisite
   adjustments,
7. Coordinate salary and labour market surveys to determine prevailing pay rates and benefits,
8. Prepare C&B documents for periodic reporting and audits,
9. Manage the compensation and benefits administration of Locally and Globally Recruited staff in
   all CIFOR-ICRAF locations

• Ensure all CIFOR and ICRAF staff are registered to relevant insurances i.e. medical, life,
  AD&D, LTD and other insurances;
• Negotiate the premium with the insurance companies for national staff coverage;
• Ensure the benefits for GRS are paid according to CIFOR and ICRAF policy e.g. family visit travel allowance, shipping entitlement, annual/sick leave, etc;
• Coordinate and facilitates accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to respective employee welfare plan administrators, and social security statutory bodies.

•  Review the salary computation of Locally Recruited Staff (LRS) in all CIFOR-ICRAF location and ensure the payroll is   correct and prompt facilitation of payment of the same.
•  Maintain an oversight on global payrolls for compliance with the government regulations related to the social   security and the Centers’ policy benefits provisions.

• Take reasonable care of own occupational health and safety and that of others as obliged by ICRAF’s Safety Policy; and       cooperate with ICRAF in complying with requirements under any statutory health and safety provisions of relevant             Country laws;

• Identify and take action to mitigate potential risks within the work area.

Requirements

Education, knowledge, and experience:

• BSc. Human Resources or Business Administration with HR Certification.

• A minimum of 5 years’ working experience as a Compensation and Benefits Specialist or in a similar field.

• Good knowledge of job evaluation and job analysis process.

• Previous experience with labor market surveys.

• Adequate knowledge of current labor rules and regulations.

• Familiarity with various types of incentives and benefits.

Personal attributes and competencies:

• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to coordinate and manage confidential data professionally.

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within Human Resources and

Terms of offer

The appointment will be for a period of 2 years, inclusive of a 6-month probationary period, with the possibility of extension contingent upon performance, continued relevance of the position and available resources.

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Deadline: 03/10/2021