UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, results.

UNICEF's Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Budapest, Hungary provides services to UNICEF offices globally in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Payroll and Information Technology.

GSSC has won the 2019 Business Services Firm of the Year in Hungary, one of 26 regional awards announced at the Central and Eastern European Business Services Summit & Awards held in Warsaw, Poland.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF is seeking candidates to support the HR Administration Section as Human Resources Assistants at the GS-4 level in the Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest, Hungary. This is a great opportunity for career development in a fast-paced, multicultural context and for taking the first step towards an international career as part of the UN family.

The present announcement is for temporary appointments with duration of 6 months.

Anticipated start date: 1 April 2023

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Monitor UNICEF staff personnel records

•  Perform necessary administrative actions on contractual status, entitlements, mobility and hardship allowances.
•  Maintain staff entitlements and profiles in SAP-HR
•  Draft correspondence to follow up on staff contractual status and request recommendations

Maintain electronic reporting system for Human Resources Processes

•  Ensure timely and accurate execution of administrative actions
•  Update reporting system with status changes (e.g. contractual status, marriage status)

Responsible for understanding changes in policy procedures

•  Review policy and participate in GSSC staff meetings to keep informed of changes
•  Ensure appropriate action is taken in accordance with policy changes

Prepare and initiate major Human Resources documents

•  Create employment verification letters
•  Complete background work for Disability and Worker's Compensation claims for submission to appropriate departments

As an advocate for every child, you will receive...

A competitive salary which is exempted from paying national income taxes in Hungary on United Nations emoluments. Access here the UN Salary Scale for Hungary, and here a salary calculator for simulation. Hybrid work opportunity (Working days: Mon-Fri, 3 office days and 2 home office days per week) Holidays and leave Parental leave Dependency allowance United Nations sponsored medical insurance plan Pension plan Optional life insurance plan Access to professional development and learning programs, online learning and learning path Access to staff well-being support Access to career development support

As an advocate for every child, you will have…

•  Completion of secondary education (high school diploma) is a minimum requirement
•  University level courses in human resources and business administration are desirable
•  Four years of relevant work experience in human resources is required. A completed university degree from an accredited institution will be counted toward the minimum work experience requirements (4 years).
•  Previous hands-on experience in planning, organizing and delivering administrative support services is highly desirable
•  Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of Products (MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint) is required
•  Work experience with a development organization is an asset
•  Knowledge of UN and UNICEF'S rules, regulations and procedures is an asset
•  Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian,   Spanish) is a strong asset
•  Non - Hungarian citizens must be in possession of a work permit (not related to studies, job seeking or current employer) or be nationals of EU countries.

Please note that General Service (GS) staff are locally recruited staff and therefore, candidates are personally responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.

UNICEF does not facilitate MFA accreditation for locally recruited staff.

The hiring manager may apply other criteria within the context of the job requirement, beyond the minimum requisites for shortlisting.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability (CRITA) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

This vacancy is archived.

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