Social Security Specialist P3 - Rome, Italy

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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

Are you a Social Security Specialist interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people?

If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

Applications must be submitted by Sunday, January 22, 2023 (10:59 PM CET)

WHO WE ARE

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN US?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section)

THE ROLE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Under the general supervision of the Head, Social Security Branch, you will support HR operational activities as related to specialized services in the area of Social Security, including benefits processing, responding to queries from clients (with particular focus on servicing locally recruited staff in the Regional Bureaus (RB) and Country Offices (CO)) on the day-to-day activities and advising them on their related entitlements) applying human resources policies, rules and regulations as well as standards related to Social Security Benefits as well as actively engaging in the outreach and knowledge dissemination initiatives (including extensive travel in the RB/Cos for in­ person outreach sessions). You will also serve as the focal point for the regional / country office HR Officers with regards to social security benefits processing support provided by the cos to the Branch.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

In particular, You will be also accountable to:

• Support in the development of strategies, policies and plans in line with UN Common System
• Provide support to the Head, Social Security Branch in performing activities related to the Terms of Reference of the FAO/WFP Staff Pension Committee {SPC} under the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund {UNJSPF) Regulations, Rules and Pension Adjustment System, as well as WFP Advisory Committee on Compensation Claims (ACCC) including management of the Reasonable Accommodation (RA) requests
• Conduct extensive outreach on social security benefits.
• Prepare complex benefit estimates, and conduct individual briefings for staff members and retirees.
• Prepare UNJSPF year-end and mid-year reconciliations for the review of the Head of the Branch
• Overview and manage data discrepancies in the Human Resources (HR) and Financial (FIN) interface runs with UNJSPF .
• Conduct data analysis and process UNJSPF separations, validations, restorations, contributions and other entitlements.
• Calculate compensation annuity benefits, and ensure benefits are regularly reviewed and adjusted with relevant Cost of Living (COL) adjustments.
• Provide interpretations, guidance and advice to staff, participants and beneficiaries with respect to policies, and operational requirements as related to social security matters and draft recommendations, draw up statistics
• update trends and compile periodic reports relating to pension and compensation benefits for senior managers, UNJSPF and Third Parties.
• Serve as liaison with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) on safety and incident reporting/analysis and SIMSAS integration with MSD
• Support the -Head, Social Security Branch, in the role of focal point for all Social Security matters, safety Module in Cority.
• Support the Head, Social Security Branch in the. role of the ACOSH secretariat as per established ACOSH Secretary role rotation
• Other as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

You have:

• Advanced University Degree in Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Psychology or other relevant field, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience or training/courses.

EXPERIENCE:

You have:

• Five or more· years of postgraduate professional experience in Human Resources with a focus HR operational matters and particularly on administration of benefits and entitlements and/ or social security
• Sound theoretical and practical understanding of HR, pension and insurance concepts and principles with a broad knowledge of best practices, techniques and processes and specialised knowledge in the area of pension and compensation benefits management.

LANGUAGE:

You have:

• Fluency (level C) in the English language.
• Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (A WFP’s working language)

MORE ABOUT YOU

You have:

• Good communication skills with the ability to persuade, influence, negotiate with the wide range of key stakeholders and adapt communication style to different situations.
• Ability to deliver specialized outreach sessions on pensions and compensation matters.
• Ability to lead and coach teams
• Strong initiative-taker and demonstrated ability to take_ independent decisions.
• Ability to design develop, manage, and implement HR policies, procedures and new programmes
• Excellent client-orientation with a high sense of customer service

WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK

These common standards of behaviour guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.

Leads by Example with Integrity Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork Applies Strategic Thinking Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others

Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change

Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things

Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives

Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. This position is open to both internal and external candidates.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days’ annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.

The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.

REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at [email protected] in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

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WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP’s standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment

WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.