MSF Ubuntu Rewards and Organization Design Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Rewards & Organization Design Specialist is responsible for ensuring that reward systems, job structures, and workforce planning; supports operational effectiveness, talent attraction, retention, and organizational performance.This role combines expertise in compensation & benefits, job architecture, workforce planning, and organizational design to deliver practical solutions in complex, multi-country operational environments.Reports to: MSF Ubuntu Rewards and Organization Design LeadRequirementsKnowledge & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in Compensation & Benefits, Rewards, Organizational Design, Job Architecture, or Workforce Planning, preferably in an international or multi-country context.Experience in organizational change management, operating model redesign, and workforce optimization.Demonstrable knowledge and experience in job evaluation, job design, and implementation of equitable reward systems.Experience working in humanitarian, non-profit, or multinational organizations is an added advantage.Skills & CompetenciesStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience translating complex HR data into actionable recommendations.Excellent advisory, communication, and stakeholder management skills; able to influence senior leadership.Proficiency in HR analytics tools, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), and workforce planning software.Ability to work across diverse cultural, regulatory, and operational contexts.Flexible, resilient, and able to adapt to fast-changing environments.Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and MSF principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Total Rewards Strategy Implementation & AdvisoryDevelop and implement competitive and equitable compensation and benefits frameworks, including salary structures, allowances, benefits, work life balance and recognition programs.Advise leadership and HR teams on reward policies, local market benchmarking, and employment conditions.Support missions in implementing salary grids, benefits packages, and contractual frameworks in compliance with MSF principles.Conduct data-driven analyses to inform reward decisions, including workforce cost modeling, internal equity, and labor market trends.Design and deliver communication and training sessions on reward policies to HR teams and managers.Organizational Design & Job ArchitectureDevelop, maintain, and implement organizational structures, role groups, and grading structures aligned with strategic objectives.Design and update job descriptions, role profiles, and grading for all staff levels, including senior leadership roles.Conduct organizational diagnostics to identify workforce gaps, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for optimization.Advise and support leadership on operating model redesign, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.Link organizational design with talent acquisition, talent management and learning strategies.Workforce Planning & AnalyticsWork with department heads and unit leads to ensure alignment between organizational structures, staffing requirements, and operational priorities.Conduct workforce analysis and scenario modeling to anticipate talent needs and inform strategic workforce decisions.Maintain and optimize workforce and position data to support decision-making and reporting.Monitor the effectiveness of reward programs, recommending improvements as needed. Stakeholder Engagement and Change ManagementSupport change initiatives related to organizational design, reward system updates, or workforce restructuring, minimizing operational disruption and ensuring effective adoption.Facilitate stakeholder engagement, coaching managers and HR teams on rewards, job design, and organizational design best practices.Represent MSF Ubuntu in international HR forums and rewards platforms.Reporting & Knowledge ManagementProduce analytical reports, dashboards, and insights on workforce structure, reward trends, and organizational health & effectiveness, supporting evidence-based decision-making.Maintain knowledge of reward frameworks, job architecture, and organizational design standards.Contribute to continuous improvement of HR practices, frameworks, and policies across MSF Ubuntu.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Compensation and benefits, Human resource and personnel development, Labour/employment law, Reporting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree