BENEFITS ASSISTANT, G5

United Nations - UN United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund - Pension Administration

Staff Closes 22 Apr 2026 11 days left

Overview

Performs administrative formalities and calculates pension fund entitlements for staff members. Analyzes new staff member files to determine participation rights and processes various pension benefits.


Key Responsibilities
  • Performs administrative formalities and calculates pension fund entitlements, validations, and estimates.
  • Carries out calculations for periodic pension benefits, lump sum commutations, withdrawal, settlements, and residual settlements.
  • Analyzes new staff members' files to determine participation rights and obtains required information.
  • Calculates estimates of future benefit options.
  • Provides information and answers queries from participants regarding separation dates.
  • Computerizes financial reports on contributions and reconciles data.
  • Requests missing separation documents.
  • Carries out administrative preparation of separation files and determines entitlements.
  • Determines final entitlement components for monthly pension, lump sum, child benefits, and other factors.
  • Enters payment instructions in the IPAS system.
  • Drafts correspondence in French or English.
  • Assists with data collection and analysis for projects and IPAS upgradation.
  • Assists with visualizations and updating information material.
Required Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in employee benefits administration or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years of experience for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience in the United Nations common system is desirable. Experience in administration of pension is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience in Integrated Pension Administration System (IPAS) or a similar ERP system is desirable. Experience in project management is desirable.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Other Details
Languages Required
English
Languages Preferred
French
Contract Duration
through 31 December 2026 with possibility of extension
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
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