CHIEF, SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES DIVISION, D1
Overview
The Chief, Salaries and Allowances Division directs the Salaries and Allowances Division, responsible for the determination and review of salaries, allowances, and related conditions of service for staff in the United Nations common system.
Key Responsibilities
- Directs the work programme of the Salaries and Allowances Division, establishing priorities and work plans.
- Leads the development of policy positions and technical studies on remuneration for internationally-recruited and locally-recruited staff.
- Assists the Commission in developing and reviewing methodologies for determination and/or comparison of remuneration elements.
- Formulates policy recommendations and provides authoritative advice to the Commission and the General Assembly.
- Leads the development and review of the local salary survey methodology for General Service staff.
- Manages the day-to-day operational work in connection with the establishment and adjustment of travel per diem rates and other allowances.
Required Experience
A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience, including team leadership, in the development, review or administration of international or national compensation policies is required. Experience in drafting substantive reports, policy papers or other conceptual or technical documents on compensation matters is required. Knowledge of the UN salary system and compensation framework, preferably with practical experience at a responsible level in salary and allowances administration is desirable. Experience with the United Nations common system salary and compensation framework is desirable. Experience in conducting or overseeing local salary surveys or reviews is desirable. Knowledge of the compensation of the United States federal civil service, as the comparator service of the common system, is desirable.
Qualifications
An advanced university degree (Master’s or Doctorate degree, or equivalent) in human resources administration, business management, economics or related fields is required. A first-level degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.