Communication Assistant (GS5), FT, SQM, UNICEF Global Shared Services Centre, Budapest, Hungary

Contract

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-5 contracts.

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?

GSSC is seeking a communication professional to support the GSSC Communication Team in preparing communication materials, updating the GSSC SharePoint sites and internal and external communication channels, and coordinating staff input to center communications. The Communication Assistant will also collaborate on timely production of communication products and materials, monitor platform usage and provide support to knowledge sharing platforms, including Yammer communities and provide other addition administrative services. The incumbent will implement the tasks in the GSSC communication workplan and strategy as assigned.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Provide content support and maintenance

• Maintain content for range of web and multimedia platforms to support internal and external communication activities
• Maintain and update GSSC SharePoint intranet platforms
• Update multimedia resources to ensure availability of online information is timely and accessible
• Provide support to content /site owners across the GSSC

2. Research and support communication tools

• Research, compile and produce reports on web statistics on a regular basis
• Support the development of web-based applications from a communication and knowledge sharing perspective (e.g., online forms, surveys, etc.)
• Provide administrative support to the development of special projects on the web or other electronic media (interactive features, online presentations, online reports and publications, etc.)

3. Provide technical support

• Provide technical assistance on SharePoint tools, content management and knowledge management systems
• Support the development of specifications consistent with corporate brand guidelines as needed

4. Provide overall support to the Advocacy and Branding Team

• Help plan and execute visits and events
• Work closely with other sections to integrate communications to project initiatives
• Provide administrative support as required
• Follow Ethical Guidelines on reporting on children

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
• Hybrid work opportunity
• Holidays and leave, including 30 days of annual leave per year
• 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

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Completion of secondary education (high school diploma) is required
• Minimum 1 years of relevant experience in communication related field for candidates holding Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, International Relations/Development
• 5 years of relevant work experience in communication related field is required for candidates without university degree
• Solid knowledge of Office365 is required
• Experience with content management systems is required, preferably in SharePoint
• Excellent written communication skills in English are required
• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required
• Experience within the United Nations or other international organization is an asset
• Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset
• Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is an asset
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite or similar graphics tools is desirable
• Shared Service Centre experience is desirable

Applicants must be nationals of EU countries or in possession of a valid work permit. Please attach a copy of your work permit to your application submission.

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.

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.

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.

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