Title:  Senior Health Insurance Specialist

​​Requisition ID: 6451 
Grade: ISA-P5 
Country: Austria 
Duty Station: Vienna 
Category: International Consultant 
Type of Job Posting: External Private Posting
Employment Type: NonStaff-WAE
Contract Duration: 3 months
Application Deadline: 20-Oct-2025  

Vacancy Announcement
TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT OF PROJECT PERSONNEL

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability. The mission of UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declaration adopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013 as well as the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial development (ISID) in Member States. The relevance of ISID as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of ISID, however, applies in greater or lesser extent to all SDGs. Accordingly, the Organization’s programmatic focus is structured in four strategic priorities: Creating shared prosperity; Advancing economic competitiveness; Safeguarding the environment; and Strengthening knowledge and institutions.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards and quality-related activities; and (iv) convening and partnerships for knowledge transfer, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Departments/Offices in its Headquarters, Regional Offices and Hubs and Country Offices.

Under the supervision of the Managing Director of the Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations (COR), and in close coordination with other organizational entities within UNIDO, the Division of Human Resource Management (COR/HRM) is responsible for developing and implementing UNIDO’s human resources strategy, which underpins the success of the Organization, by providing a modern, people-focused framework that enables UNIDO’s workforce to contribute to its maximum.

The position is located under the HR Policy and Employee Relations Unit (COR/HRM/PEO/PER) develops, reviews and interprets Human Resources policies and is the organization’s interface with other UN common system organizations and entities on matters pertaining to trends, developments and decisions affecting HR policies. Furthermore, the Unit is responsible for providing strategic advice to Senior Management in connection with employee relations matters with the aim of protecting the integrity and efficiency of the Organization, while also ensuring that UNIDO’s internal justice system reflects principles of fairness and due process.

PROJECT CONTEXT

Reporting directly to the UNIDO Chief, HR Policy, Employee Relations and Operations and the Head, HR Policy and Employee Relations Unit, the Health Insurance Specialist shall undertake a comprehensive assessment of UNIDO’s current health insurance plans for their staff, and based on a thorough analysis of the worldwide medical insurance sector, best practices and global trends with respect to health insurance plans in organizations/corporations similar to UNIDO, formulate recommendations for UNIDO with respect to the most appropriate health insurance options for the immediate and long-term future, mindful of current and projected economic conditions and the costs of health care.

KEY RESULTS EXPECTED

The Senior Health Insurance Expert shall prepare a report for UNIDO management, will be responsible for the performance of the following main duties:

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: an advanced (master’s or equivalent) university degree in Human Resources, Law, Public Health, International Management, Public or Business Administration or other related fields is required.

Experience: A minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience in social security, insurance brokerage, health insurance industry or related field is required, including

• Extensive knowledge and experience in global health insurance markets
• Strong understanding of global health insurance policies
• Extensive experience in the design and implementation of insurance plans

Language: Excellent oral and written command of English is essential. Knowledge of German is an advantage.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core values:
WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Key competencies:
WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: To stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

This appointment is limited to the specified project(s) only and does not carry any expectation of renewal.
Employees of UNIDO are expected at all times to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for jobs at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted online through the Online Recruitment System. Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process. Selected candidate(s) may be required to disclose to the Director General the nature and scope of financial and other personal interests and assets in respect of themselves, their spouses and dependents, under the procedures established by the Director General.

Visit the UNIDO website for details on how to apply: www.unido.org

NOTE: The Director General retains the discretion to make an appointment to this post at a lower level. 

Notice to applicants:
UNIDO does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. If you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Vacant positions within UNIDO are advertised on the official UNIDO website. Should you have any questions concerning persons or companies claiming to be recruiting on behalf of UNIDO and requesting payment of a fee, please contact: recruitment@unido.org