Call for interest: Finance Internship with UNICEF's Global Shared Services Centre, Budapest, Hungary

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UNICEF is seeking candidates for our internship roster to work with the Finance and Master Data Management team in the Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest, Hungary. Finance interns will have the opportunity to learn about the various business process performed, join various trainings and gain challenging work experience within a newly created global center.

For every child, *a calling*****.

We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not a job, it’s a calling.

UNICEF’s Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) provides services to UNICEF offices across the world in the areas of Finance, Master Data Management, Human Resources Administration, Payroll, and Customer Care (IT Global Help Desk).

Our mission is to be a centre of excellence for the global delivery of efficient services within a culture of customer service, continuous business improvement, knowledge-sharing and innovation to support the effective achievement of UNICEF's programme results worldwide. ​

At the GSSC, a global career is built on strong foundations of our core values accompanied by continuous learning and professional development in order for our staff to become committed international civil servants.

Internships with UNICEF offer a unique opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF's work and the United Nations system under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff. Internships are offered depending on the availability of meaningful assignments and the needs and capacity of units/offices to receive and supervise interns.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF is seeking candidates for our Finance internship roster to work with the Finance and Master Data Management team in our Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest, Hungary. Finance interns will have the opportunity to learn about the various business process performed, join various trainings and gain challenging work experience within a global center.

Finance Interns will have the opportunity through working in the office to learn about UNICEF’s mission, its various programs, and how it operates globally, while being exposed to working in an international environment. This role will further develop analytical and transactional skills while allowing participation in project work and providing support to senior colleagues.

Interns will be responsible for supporting projects and processes in the stream areas indicated above. Interns will also perform ad hoc administrative, analysis, coordination and support functions in support of overall Finance MDM team.

As an advocate for every child, you will have…

• Current enrollment in Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree programme or be recent graduate (within past two years) in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or other related area
• Fluency in English
• Strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize concepts and material into clear and concise thoughts
• Excellent understanding of and knowledge of software such as Lotus based applications, HTML, Word, Excel
• Ability to organize and manage information to achieve defined goals and optimum results
• Ability to effectively present thoughts and ideas in a clear, concise, and readily understood manner, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to listen to and acknowledge others' perspectives and views
• Ability to work effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and to adapt to changing demands and circumstances
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently

Eligible applicants must be nationals of EU countries or currently studying in Hungary with valid residence permit for the purpose of studies and must carry and adequate and regular insurance plan during the period of their internship.

Contract Duration and Terms

Internships will be for a 3 to 6 months duration, depending on organizational needs and intern availability.

Internships are paid with a stipend of approximately HUF 232,000 per month for full-time arrangements (40hrs/week), which will be prorated for part-time schedules. Work arrangements are based on the effective regulations of the duty station, organizational needs and the schedules of the interns.

The selected intern will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a health/accident plan prior to taking up the assignment.

During the current COVID-19 situation, remote working opportunity is provided and encouraged by the organization.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

View our competency framework at

http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.