Remuneration Analyst
A salary benchmark is a managing tool and process that seeks to evaluate MSF’s salary practice and additional benefits in a defined reference market, at a given moment in time.
As Remuneration Analyst you are required to conduct a salary study and market analysis in order to obtain better insight into common market practices in MSF mission countries. You will conduct the salary study in the field, in requested location(s) within a defined reference market by collecting data and information from various actors from the NGO, private and public sector. Following the data collection is a thorough analysis and presentation of the results in several outputs. The analysis comprises markets trends and practices on all elements concerning the employer-employee contractual relationship, and requires detailed consideration of these. Undertaking such an analysis also requires understanding of the local labour law, of practices which are considered common law, and of the political and cultural variables that may affect the labour market.
If all this sounds interesting and you can imagine short-term, field-based assignments in humanitarian contexts then maybe you have what it takes to join our team of Remuneration Analysts.
Responsibilities
Remuneration Analysts are responsible for representing MSF to external organisations and businesses, acting in accordance with MSF principles and behavioural commitments. Trainings on benchmarking methodology and tools are provided before your first departure along with a general induction into working with MSF.
Tasks include:
Administration
- Present the process of the salary study to all coordination teams, ensuring confidentiality and impartiality
- Identify and select relevant functions to be compared in the survey with support from the Field HR and Benchmark Coordination Teams
- Identify and select comparator organizations in each benchmarking location with the support from the Field and Benchmark Coordination Teams
- Write and deliver invitations and introductions to, and explanations of the study
- Present case for participation to organisations, enterprises, public sector institutions
- Organise and schedule interviews
- Regular updates to the stakeholders
Analysis and Reporting
- Collect primary data on compensation and benefits from comparators according to MSF methodology
- Ensure methodological integrity in sample size and data completeness
- Input quantitative and qualitative data both appropriately and consistently into a database
- Conduct interviews and research on cost of living and Living Wage indicators
- Conduct in-depth research of the local labour market and legal context to obtain secondary data
- Analyze collected primary and secondary data with the support of the line manager
- Use available tools to write a final internal report for MSF before departure from the field
- Write a comprehensive public version of the final report for external use amongst comparators
Qualifications
- Knowledge/experience in HR remuneration schemes (salaries and benefits)
- Good analytical skills, at ease with figures and economic data
- Project management skills
- Fluency in English, both oral and written
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
- Time management and results orientation, ensuring delivery of all expected outcomes
- Persistence and problem solving
- Excellent communication and diplomatic skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Willingness to travel
- Ability to work efficiently and independently, under pressure and in an unstable context
Desirable qualifications
- French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and Russian oral language skills can be a very strong advantage (minimum B2 level)
- Interest and vivid curiosity in researching HR and labour market contexts
- Interest and/or experience in international humanitarian issues, international relations
- Previous field experience in a similar role with a non-government organisation
Length of assignment
Project-based contract – 8 to 12 weeks availability required
Basic criteria for all potential field workers regardless of profile
- Understanding Doctors Without Borders basic principles
- Knowledge about MSF work and the humanitarian sector in general
- Minimum two years of professional experience after completing education
- Experience in mentoring, training and leading others
- Ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team
- Ability to organize, prioritize and take initiative
- Willingness to take personal risk by working in potentially unstable environments
- International travel experience and / or work experience from resource-poor countries
- Ability to cope with stress
- The period available for assignments must be flexible
- Persons with medical background must have valid authorization (not necessarily Norwegian)
- Clean criminal record
We offer and cover:
- IRP2 salary equivalent to Level 9 (IRFFG) + per diem to cover basic expenses while in the field (variable by country and contracting section)
- Increase in salary according to MSF seniority and loyalty policy.
- Reimbursement of necessary vaccinations
- Required visas and work permits
- Accommodation during the field assignment
- Round-trip transportation
- Medical insurance, disability insurance and life insurance
- Psychological follow-up after assignment
