Compensation & Benefits Advisor

Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF

Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?

At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don't fulfil every listed qualification.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.

Context & mission

Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

The MSF movement is built around 5 operational centers supported by 24 sections and offices worldwide. MSF Operational Center Geneva (MSF OCG) is one of these centers.

We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Advisor to join our established Compensation and benefits and HR Policies unit.

As part of a newly established Compensation and benefits and HR Policies unit with the global workforce approach at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), this position involves monitoring policy effectiveness, analyzing data to inform decisions, and contributing to the design and improvement of reward systems. The position provides expert advice to HR and operational stakeholders, supports annual planning and budgeting, and strengthens HR capacity through training and engagement. The role also represents the Operational Centre of MSF Switzerland in global policy discussions, contributing to intersectional alignment and staying current with market trends.

The Compensation & Benefits Advisor Contribute to design and implement the MSF Global Reward System for all employee groups, while identifying and proposing improvements to ensure it aligns with the organization's needs, strategic objectives and long-term vision.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Support and monitor local implementation of reward policies in program countries and HQs

• Monitor and evaluate policy implementation, propose improvements, and use data analysis to inform decisions. Find innovative solutions to complex problems.

• Contribute to the design and adaptation of rewards systems, ensuring coherence and alignment with other MSF Operational Centers while also adapting to local contexts and needs, communicate changes effectively and coherently.

• Support MSF's Rewards strategy through data analysis and scenario planning.

• Ensure multiannual planning of implementation of new measures and budget to give best visibility, when possible, while also remaining agile to adapt to changing contexts.

• Provide proactive advice to HR and operational stakeholders, identify risks and opportunities that will come from implementing HR changes (legal, social & financial).

• Deliver briefings and trainings to strengthen HR capacity and participate at work related events.

• Advise and propose solutions to global rewards policies, representing your Operational Centre at intersectional level.

• Stay up to date with new trends and market practices within the field of expertise to support strategic rewards decisions.

• Contribute to any other cross-functional projects as requested by the Unit Manager

Your profile

Education

• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or similar

Experience

• 3-5 years relevant experience in Rewards; remuneration analysis, HR policy development, function grid management

• MSF or another INGO field experience is an asset

Languages

• English and French are the working languages of MSF Switzerland. Fluency in both English and French is required for this position (oral and written).

Skills/ Technical competencies

• Strong knowledge of Excel

• Knowledge of HAY methodology is an asset

• Knowledge of HR information systems such as Homere or similar HRIS

Personal Abilities/Qualities

• Analytical Thinking

• Behavioural Flexibility

• Teamwork and Cooperation

• Planning and organization

• Cross-cultural Awareness.

Terms of employment

• Full-time position 100% (40h/week)

• Open-ended contract,

• Working place: Geneva, Switzerland

• Ideal start date: December 1st, 2025

• Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 94'440.- to CHF 108'348.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid)

• Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period.

• Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member.

• Relocation package if moving from a different country to Switzerland.

How to apply

Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines:

• CV (maximum 2 pages)

• Cover letter (maximum 1 page)

• Documents must be submitted in either English or French.

The application deadline is November 2nd, 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we receive a sufficient number of quality applications.

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