Human Resources Officer, NOB (Post # 122228), in Human Resources Administration, Global Shared Services Centre, Budapest, Hungary (only for Hungarian nationals)

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This is a NO-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. More about NO-2 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.

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 around the world in the areas of Finance, Master Data Management, Human Resources Administration, Payroll, and IT Customer Care.

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. ​

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

Please visit our UNICEF GSSC page

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-QvV89AQj4

How can you make a difference?

GSSC HR Administration is looking for an HR Professional for supporting the coordination, management and planning activities of the Section in a systematic and organized manner. The incumbent coordinates the recruitments within the section, focal point for policy related issues and sensitive information, supports the transition of new UN entities, and responsible for reports according to business needs.

Under the direct supervision and overall guidance of the Chief, HR Administration, the incumbent will carry the following key functions.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Support to Section priority setting and decision making

• Assist in managing the flow of information to the Section Chief, in identifying priority matters that need to be urgently addressed and in proposing actions; analyze supporting documentation and summarize most relevant points; contribute to ensuring that appropriate action is taken by responsible section/division heads on matters brought to the attention of the supervisor.

• Confer with section/division Heads to secure timely and authoritative information relevant to matters requiring action, decisions or approval of the supervisor.

• Ensure that the Chief has relevant information for meetings and missions by drafting presentations, researching relevant information and by establishing contacts (within and outside UNICEF) on the subject matters to be discussed.

• Accompany the Section Chief to meetings in order to ensure follow-up in matters raised, and support with any relevant input.

• Contribute to coordinating drafts of position papers, presentations, efficiency reports and other documents relevant to the activities of the office.

• In co-ordination with Business Innovation & Support Section (BIS), the incumbent prepares and facilities periodic project reviews by Section Chief.

• Regulate and manage coordination of project activities in all streams and monitor prioritization & smooth implementation of changes in the Section using standard checklists.

2. Recruitment Support

• Proactively partner with Streams on their specific recruitment and selection needs.

• Coordinate the process of recruitment and other assignments within HR Administration in accordance with UNICEF rules and procedures.

• Undertake the pre-selection, screening of applicants, identifying suitable candidates for the shortlist in close collaboration with HR Operations office at the GSSC.

• Review applications against the vacancy announcement, UNICEF competencies and job description.

• Develop and communicate shortlist of functionally competent candidates.

• Participate in Interview Panels.

• Conduct reference checks.

• Analyze, track and report on recruitment and assignments trends for management.

3. Co-ordination of HR Policy Implementation

• Focal point for HR Admin for reviewing, consolidating and partnering on policy matters with the Division of Human Resources (DHR)

• Facilitate meetings and communication with DHR

• Prepare materials for Change Management webinars globally.

• Prepare minutes of meetings, ensuring accuracy, attention to detail and coherence.

• Maintain tracker and monitor progress of items for clarifications.

• Develop Note for Records and update Delegation of Authority documents.

• Ensure the availability of timely, complete and accurate information on policy issues.

4. Transition Support for new Programs /UN entities

• Act as focal point within the Section to support transition requirements.

• Facilitate meetings and communication between HR Admin. and new entity.

• Coordinate the transition project with relevant stakeholders and undertake baselining of processes, capacity requirements and support change management.

• Facilitate knowledge transition and knowledge management.

• Partner with other departments such as BIS, Service Quality and Management and Learning and Development Team in order to ensure successful transition.

5. Adhoc Reports & Sensitive Info. Management

• Using SAP expertise, support HR Admin by preparing internal management reports from SAP and from Service Gateway according to business needs.

• Respond to adhoc and sensitive HR queries and data requests received at the Chief’s office

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

Education:

• A university degree is required in Human Resources, Business Administration, International Relations, Social Sciences, Psychology or other related areas. Master’s degree in a relevant field is an asset.

Experience:

• A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources and project management is required.
• Strong SAP knowledge and practical experience is required in analyzing HR data as well as understanding of benefits and entitlements in human resources administration or services. Advance presentation/powerpoint; Ms Excel skills is mandatory.
• Work experience with the UN or an international organization is desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

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.

To view our competency framework, please visit: https://uni.cf/Competencies

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

Internal applicants from GSSC are required to complete the courses of Learning Paths that are identified as essential when applying to the level of this post. Please visit the L&D Portal Learning and Development (sharepoint.com) for more information.

Internal applicants are requested to upload Learning Path Completion confirmation as part of their application.

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.
• Holidays and leave, including 30 days of annual leaves 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

Please visit Compensation and Benefit site on UNICEF Career page

National Officer (NO) staff are nationals of the country in which they perform functions of a technical and professional nature. Eligible applicants are nationals of Hungary.

National Officer staff are locally recruited staff and therefore, are responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements. UNICEF does not facilitate MFA accreditation for locally recruited staff

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

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 A diverse and inclusive workforce 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 Compensation and benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation 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 will be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. 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 VA is open to all (internal and external candidates).

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