Principal Scheme Administration Officer (Benefits Administration) at Public Service Superannuation Scheme

Job description

Duties and responsibilities will entail assisting in

• Initiating, developing, implementing and reviewing Scheme Administration Policies, regulations, strategies, guidelines and programmes on Benefits;
• Verifying legitimate retiree, beneficiary and dependant (s);
• Verifying computation of benefits;
• Processing payments of benefits to the retiree, beneficiary and/or dependants;
• Developing and reviewing mechanism to facilitate members access statement of their retirement savings accounts; and providing guidance to members in interpreting their benefit options and premiums for regular payments.

Requirement for appointment

For appointment to this grade a candidate must have: -

• A minimum period of eight (8) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Bachelor's Degree in any of the following fields: Human Resources Management, Commerce, Actuarial Sciences, Economics, Insurance, Business Administration, Procurement, Education, Public Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Master's Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resources Management, Commerce, Actuarial Sciences, Economics, Insurance, Business Administration, Procurement, Education, Public Administration or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Membership to a professional body and in good standing, where applicable.
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Good Communication skills;
• Demonstrated results in work performance; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the constitution.