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

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UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

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.

Established in 2015, 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 for our staff to become committed international civil servants.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF is looking for interns to support the Finance and Master Data Management processes at the Global Shared Services Centre. These 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.

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.

This may involve:

• Utilize related software to run reports and queries for various monthly processes
• Assist with HR administration, recruitment, Open Days and Interview Scheduling
• Support the HR Resource analysis and Leave reporting
• Assist with data collection, entry and maintaining excel sheets
• Support communications with meeting arrangements, develop presentations
• Support the QA team with report formatting, data analysis and transaction testing
• Assist with closure of share point errors and linking of documents
• Support the Payments team with follow up on open items and report preparation
• Provide administrative support to the Invoice Processing Team and assist with the provision of data/ analysis as required
• Other support activities, to be determined

As an advocate for every child, you will have…

• Current or recent (up to 2 years) enrollment in a programme at the Master’s level, preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics or other related area
• Ability to work 40 hrs/week. Please consider that third-country nationals holding a residence permit for the purpose of studies may engage in any full-time occupational activity during their term-time for maximum twenty-four hours weekly, and outside their term-time for a maximum period of ninety days or sixty-six working days in a year****.
• Fluency in English
• Very good analytical skills and ability to synthesize concepts and material into clear and concise thoughts (see also communication below)
• Knowledge of relevant computer systems and applications; excellent understanding of and knowledge of software such as but not limited to Lotus based applications, HTML, Word, Excel
• Managing resources - Organizes and manages information to achieve defined goals and optimum results
• Communication - Effectively presents thoughts and ideas including complex technical concepts, in a clear, concise, and readily understood manner, both verbally and in writing. Listens to and acknowledges others' perspectives and views
• Flexibility - Works effectively on multiple assignments simultaneously and adapts to changing demands and circumstances
• Good communication and interpersonal skills – able to work well in a team environment
• Ability to work independently

Contract Duration and Terms

• Internships are with various durations, normally between 3 and 6 months, depending on organizational needs and intern availability
• Individuals must fund their travel and living expenses
• Individuals must have proof of medical insurance covering their time at the duty station
• Individuals are personally responsible for obtaining any required visa or residence permit, covering the entire period of their internship
• Internships are paid with a stipend of approximately HUF 256,000 per month for full-time arrangements (40hrs/week), which will be prorated according to attendance. Work arrangements are based on the effective regulations of the duty station, organizational needs and schedules of the interns

• Interns may take up to 2.5 days per month off work for any reason, including for medical reasons. The stipend will be reduced for any absence beyond this quota

  For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA). To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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*****. *More information on UNICEF’s commitment to diversity and inclusion: https://uni.cf/InclusiveUNICEF

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 be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.