Senior Health Insurance Specialist

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Website UNIDO

Senior Health Insurance Specialist

Organization: United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Requisition ID: 6451
Grade: ISA-P5
Country/Duty Station: Home-based
Category: International Consultant
Type of Appointment: Temporary (Non-Staff, WAE)
Contract Duration: 3 months
Application Deadline: 20 October 2025
Posting Type: External Private Posting

Introduction

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the UN’s specialized agency promoting inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) as a driver of poverty reduction, shared prosperity, and environmental sustainability. Guided by the Lima and Abu Dhabi Declarations and aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UNIDO works across four strategic priorities:

  1. Creating shared prosperity

  2. Advancing economic competitiveness

  3. Safeguarding the environment

  4. Strengthening knowledge and institutions

This consultancy sits within the Division of Human Resource Management (COR/HRM) under the Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations (COR), which ensures a modern, people-focused HR strategy that supports organizational excellence.

The HR Policy and Employee Relations Unit (COR/HRM/PEO/PER) develops and interprets HR policies, provides advice on employee relations, and ensures the organization’s internal justice system upholds fairness and due process.

Project Context

UNIDO seeks a Senior Health Insurance Specialist to perform a comprehensive review and assessment of the organization’s global health insurance plans for staff. The consultant will benchmark UNIDO’s existing schemes against best practices and market trends, evaluating both fully insured and self-insured models.

The resulting report will provide recommendations for optimizing plan structure, sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and coverage—ensuring UNIDO’s health insurance remains equitable, competitive, and financially sound.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

Main Duties Concrete Outputs Expected Duration Location
1. Evaluation of UNIDO Staff Health Insurance Structures and Benefits Review all health insurance plans in use globally, including national (Austrian) and international options; provide comparative overview of benefits, costs, and structures (fully vs. self-insured). 10 days Home-based
2. Global Health Insurance Plan Review and Comparative Analysis Conduct in-depth market analysis of health insurance providers in the international public sector; assess plan designs, benefit schedules, and stop-loss insurance practices. Provide global trend analysis based on claims data. 10 days Home-based
3. Tailored Health Plans for UNIDO Produce a set of evidence-based recommendations for future plan design—addressing location-based differentiation, insured vs. self-insured models, and cost management strategies. 10 days Home-based
4. Other Duties Deliver additional analyses or data as requested to support management decisions and finalize reporting. 10+ days (as needed) Home-based

Minimum Requirements

Education

  • Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Human Resources, Law, Public Health, International Management, Business or Public Administration, or a related field.

Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in social security, health insurance, insurance brokerage, or benefits administration.

  • Demonstrated expertise in global health insurance markets and policy frameworks.

  • Proven record in designing and implementing large-scale insurance plans in international or corporate settings.

Languages

  • Excellent written and spoken English required.

  • German knowledge is an advantage.

Core Values

  • Integrity: Work honestly, transparently, and impartially.

  • Professionalism: Deliver high-quality results with accountability and dedication.

  • Respect for Diversity: Collaborate effectively and inclusively across cultures and perspectives.

Key Competencies

  • Focus on People: Foster cooperation and empowerment across teams and clients.

  • Results and Responsibility: Plan, manage, and deliver results efficiently.

  • Communication and Trust: Build open, respectful, and transparent relationships.

  • Innovation and Adaptability: Continuously improve, share knowledge, and adapt to change.

Contract Details

  • Type: Consultant (Non-Staff, Work-As-Employed basis)

  • Duration: 3 months (extendable based on needs)

  • Duty Station: Home-based

  • Reporting to: Chief, HR Policy, Employee Relations and Operations

  • Deliverable: Comprehensive report with recommendations on UNIDO’s global health insurance strategy.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted online via the UNIDO Careers Portal: www.unido.org.
Applications close 20 October 2025 (Midnight CET).

UNIDO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment or selection process.

For any concerns regarding fraudulent recruitment communications, contact recruitment@unido.org.

To apply for this job please visit careers.unido.org.

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