Purpose
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 Lead
Key Responsibilities
Total Rewards Strategy Implementation & Advisory
Develop 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 Architecture
Develop, maintain, and implement organizational structures, role groups, and grading structures aligned with strategic objectives.
Design and update Job Description s, 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 & Analytics
Work 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 Management
Support 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 Management
Produce 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.
Knowledge & Experience
Bachelor'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 & Competencies
Strong 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.
Languages
Fluency in English required; French or Spanish is an asset.
Conditions
Location: Nairobi (Kenya), or Johannesburg (South Africa)
Contract Type: Open-ended contract.
Salary: R48209,76 In line with MSF Reward policy
10% additional pension allowance.
Transport allowance.
Cell phone allowance.