Head, Compensation, Benefits & Pension

Organization Information

Reports to: Director HRM
Directorate/Department/Organ: Human Resources Management -HRM
Division: Compensation, Benefits & Pension
Number of Direct Reports: 4
Number of Indirect Reports: 3
Job Grade: P5
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

To provide strategic and operational leadership in the management and administration of the African Union Commission’s Compensation, Benefits, and Pension schemes, ensuring effective service delivery and alignment with the Commission’s strategic objectives.

Main Functions

• Develop, implement, and oversee compensation and benefits strategies and policies that attract, retain, and engage a highly skilled workforce;
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations and maintain internal equity and desirability of the compensation structure;
• Lead the Secretariat of the Board of Trustees for pension scheme management, including maintaining accounts, conducting correspondence, and performing other related duties;
• Provide technical leadership and ensure efficient functioning of the Compensation, Benefits, and Pension Division;
• Manage the preparation of budgets, financial forecasts, execution follow-up and provide audit support for the division;
• Coordinate the annual compensation review process and oversee payroll processing;
• Develop and maintain operating rules and procedures for the Division;
• Liaise with various stakeholders, including other directorates/departments, member states, and partners, to ensure strategic alignment and cooperation.

Specific Responsibilities

• Direct the overall strategy of the Compensation, Benefits, and Pension Division in line with the African Union’s goals and objectives;
• Manage and coordinate health, welfare, and retirement programs to ensure they are competitive, sustainable, and cost-effective;
• Conduct regular audits and control activities related to compensation surveys, market trends, and competitive pay positions;
• Oversee the management and administration of the pension scheme, including information management, member onboarding, and training;
• Provide guidance and support to the Board of Trustees and its committees on procedural matters and established practices;
• Prepare and present reports to the Board of Trustees, the General Assembly, and other relevant bodies as required;
• Coordinate the recruitment, development, and retention of professional staff for the Division, ensuring merit-based selection and maintaining geographic and gender balance;
• Manage risks and recommend mitigation strategies for the Division;
• Lead the Division’s team to ensure effective and efficient financial management, sustainable resource mobilization, and effective monitoring and evaluation.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s university degree in Human Resources, Business Administration with twelve (12) years of relevant work experience in compensation, benefits, and pension management, preferably in an international or multi-national organization, seven (7) years of which should have been served at managerial level and five (5) years at supervisory level.

Required Skills

• Ability to initiate and promote collaborative approaches between geographically and culturally disparate partners
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations both internally and externally
• Ability to develop and delegate clear program goals, plans and actions, including budgets, that are consistent with agreed strategies
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, and Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies