Rewards Review Project Management Officer

CONTEXT

The Rewards Review Project requires increased coordination, communication and stakeholder follow-up across OCB and MSF Belgium. For mobile staff, the position supports implementation of the new rewards policies across OCB. For MSF Belgium/OCB HQ staff, the project scope includes implementation of the Global Grading Framework, the new Individual Pay System and the Global Leave Policy, together with the grading of HQ positions not yet evaluated and the related organizational preparation.

The Rewards Review Project Management Officer provides dedicated delivery capacity across these two distinct scopes. The position works under the Rewards Review Project Management Lead and in close collaboration with the Compensation & Benefits team, the HQ HR team, the Admin & Compliance POD and other Rewards Review workstream leads.

As the Rewards Review Project Management Officer, you contribute to the coordinated delivery of the Rewards Review for mobile staff and to the implementation of the Global Grading Framework, the new Individual Pay System and the Global Leave Policy for MSF Belgium/OCB HQ staff. You maintain day-to-day project follow-up, prepare implementation and communication materials and Q&As, support workstream leads as required, contribute to the grading of HQ positions not yet evaluated using the Hay methodology, coordinate the necessary legal and financial assessments in collaboration with the Rewards Review Project Management Lead, capitalize on lessons learned from the OCB implementation for mobile staff, support the post-implementation stabilization phase, and ensure that actions, decisions, risks and dependencies are documented and followed through.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Project coordination and implementation quality

• Support the Project Management lead in coordinating timelines, deliverables, milestones and interdependencies across all departments, workstreams and stakeholders
• Maintain the project plan and document key decisions, risks, mitigations and dependencies
• Foster effective collaboration across HR units, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other relevant functions
• Ensure consistent implementation practices across departments; support workstream leads as needed; and contribute to the quality of technical deliverables

Stakeholder engagement, intersectional alignment and communication

• Ensure OCB alignment with intersectional decisions, methodologies and best practices
• Document deviations from intersectional guidance and escalate issues to the Rewards Review Project Management Lead
• Support the definition and implementation of the OCB communication plan, including staff updates, FAQs, presentations, and webinar materials
• Provide practical guidance to stakeholders on implementation processes, communication, and change management

Mobile-staff implementation, capacity building and stabilisation

• Ensure HR and Finance teams are equipped to implement the new tools and procedures confidently through practical materials, briefings and implementation support
• Document lessons learned and good practices from implementation, maintain project documentation, and contribute to organisational capitalisation
• Support post-implementation monitoring, issue resolution, and the stabilisation phase

HQ Rewards Review implementation

• Contribute to preparing the implementation of the three components of the HQ OCB Rewards Review: the Global Grading Framework, the new Individual Pay System and the Global Leave Policy
• Develop and maintain an integrated HQ implementation plan covering timelines, milestones, departments readiness, decisions and dependencies across all three components
• Contribute to the grading of HQ functions not yet evaluated, applying the Hay methodology in coordination with the project management lead and the HQ HR team
• Conduct and coordinate the necessary legal and financial assessments in collaboration with the Rewards Review Project Management Lead and the relevant Legal, Finance and HR teams
• Translate assessment findings into implementation requirements, mitigation measures and decision points, and ensure these are documented and followed through

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• A Master’s degree in Human Resources, project management, organisational change, communication or another relevant field or equivalent by experience
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience including supporting a complex multi-stakeholder project
• Experience working in HR roles within MSF 
• Experience in change-management is an asset
• Experience with rewards, compensation and benefits or job evaluation/grading is an asset; experience using the Hay grading methodology is a particular asset

Competencies

• Strong planning, organisation and follow-up skills, with attention to deadlines, details and document quality
• Reliable and proactive
• Strong communication skills and able to translate and present complex information into clear practical materials for different audiences
• Collaborative and service-oriented; comfortable working across functions, following up with senior and technical stakeholders, and operating in a matrix environment
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Capacity to work autonomously

Languages

• Proficiency in English and French, both written & spoken is mandatory

CONDITIONS

• Expected starting date: As soon as possible
• Location*: Brussels 

* Due to legal administrative constraints, given the duration of the contract, candidates must already have the permanent right as Belgian or EU national, and/or valid work permit with mention of "Unlimited access to the labor market" to work in Belgium

• Contract Type: Fixed-term contract – Full-time
• Contract duration: 12 months
• Salary according to MSF-OCB Head Office grid  
• Homeworking is possible as per MSF policy
• Meal Vouchers - Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs  
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment  
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments  

Deadline for applications: 1st of November 2026

How to apply?  

➢ Submit your application via the 'Apply here' button  

➢ You will be directed to the online application form for this position  

➢ It should take 5-10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for having your CV and motivation letter ready to upload (in pdf format)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

This position is only open to candidates with previous MSF experience! 

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