Advisor, Staff Benefits

Grade: P-4 Salary - Annually: Step I - 86,027.00 USD Post Adjustment - Annually: 46,970.74 USD Contractual Agreement: Staff - Professional Post Job Posting: March 12, 2026 Closing Date: April 2, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time Primary Location: Washington, D.C. Organization: FRM Financial Resources Management Schedule: Full time DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Advisor, Staff Benefits • Join us and play a key role in strengthening staff benefits and financial well‑being at PAHO The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), is seeking a highly analytical, strategic, and service‑oriented Advisor, Staff Benefits to provide leadership and expert guidance in the administration of staff benefits, payroll, pensions, taxation, and health insurance systems. Under the general supervision of the Director, Financial Resources Management, and the direct supervision of the Treasurer, Financial Resources Management (FRM), the selected candidate will: • Provide strategic oversight and policy advice on the administration of staff benefits, ensuring compliance with PAHO, WHO, and UN system rules and regulations. • Analyze and interpret changes in international civil service regulations and U.S. tax laws, advising staff and management on their implications. • Oversee payroll, pension, tax, and staff health insurance operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and timely delivery of entitlements. • Evaluate and enhance systems, procedures, and ERP solutions supporting benefit administration and financial reporting. • Manage relationships with third‑party administrators, health insurance providers, and external partners, including participation in contract tendering and performance evaluations. • Analyze financial performance of staff health insurance and benefit funds, providing recommendations to ensure sustainability and cost‑effectiveness. • Lead, supervise, and develop staff, fostering a collaborative, high‑performing, and service‑oriented work environment. For a complete list of functions, please refer to the post description. What is required for this position? Education A university degree in finance, accounting or related field, and master’s degree in finance, accounting or in any other field related to the functions of the post, from a recognized university. Experience Nine years of combined national and international progressively responsible experience in finance and/or accounting positions involving the management and administration of employee salary and benefit programs. Experience should include the application of financial rules and regulations, procedures, and practices. Languages Very good knowledge of English and working knowledge of Spanish. IT Skills Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Office and Power BI or similar database management/reporting tools are considered essential, particularly with regard to financial, accounting, and/or administrative operations. Competencies and Skills For a complete list of competencies and skills, please refer to the post description. The skills required are: • Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, and staff benefit administration within international or public sector organizations. • Ability to analyze and interpret complex rules, regulations, and policies related to payroll, pensions, taxation, and health insurance. • Advanced analytical skills to assess financial performance, trends, and risks related to benefit programs. • Experience with ERP systems and financial management information systems. • Proven leadership and people‑management skills. • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and benefit matters clearly. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in a multicultural environment. Duration of Contract Post of limited duration for one year. First year probationary period. DISCLAIMER This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade and level. All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post. Candidates will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration. In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the official degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. PAHO, considers official higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in one of the following databases: - World Higher Education Database (WHED), list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be assessed through the link: http://whed.net/ - Council for Higher Education Accreditation chea.org - College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, nces.gov to support the validation process. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual. PAHO/WHO is committed to: PAHO supports an environment of mutual respect and dignity for all applicants. All interested individuals who meet the requirements of this position are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. To do so, email us at: pahorecruitment@paho.org Maintaining high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities. Promoting a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of misconduct. Providing a smoke-free environment. Protecting the people in the communities we serve. Therefore, we have zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is the specialized international health agency for the Americas. It works with countries throughout the region to improve and protect people's health. PAHO wears two institutional hats: it is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American System and also serves as Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization (WHO), the specialized health agency of the United Nations. PAHO engages in technical cooperation with its member countries to fight communicable and noncommunicable diseases and their causes, to strengthen health systems, and to respond to emergencies and disasters. PAHO is committed to ensuring that all people have access to the health care they need, when they need it, with quality and without fear of falling into poverty. Through its work, PAHO promotes and supports the right of everyone to good health. To advance these goals, PAHO promotes technical cooperation between countries and works in partnership with ministries of health and other government agencies, civil society organizations, other international agencies, universities, social security agencies, community groups, and other partners. PAHO promotes the inclusion of health in all public policies and the engagement of all sectors in efforts to ensure that people live longer, healthier lives, with good health as their most valuable resource. Under the leadership of its 51 member countries and territories, PAHO sets regional health priorities and mobilizes action to address health problems that respect no borders and that, in many cases, jeopardize the sustainability of health systems. From its Washington, D.C., headquarters, 27 country offices and three specialized centers in the region, PAHO promotes evidence-based decision-making to improve and promote health as a driver of sustainable development.