Talent Group for Human Resources Assistants, GS-5, 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 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. ​

We celebrate geographic and gender diversity with our dynamic team of professionals consists of more than 45 nationalities and considerable number of female and millennials who are committed to the noble mission of UNICEF to serve the children of the world.

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 seeking qualified and ready to hire candidates for the Talent Pool of Human Resources Assistants at the GS-5 level in the Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest, Hungary.

HR Assistants (HR Administration) provide support within the GSSC by maintaining and monitoring reports and ensuring that timely action is taken on status of entitlements and allowances for staff members in accordance with UN Staff Rules and Regulations and UNICEF's policies and procedures. These roles perform a variety of administrative duties supporting the On-boarding, Maintenance and Off-boarding processes of UNICEF staff members.

These roles are ideal for early career professionals who wish to gain international exposure to a progressive expanding Centre of Excellence. Successful applicants will participate in a thorough technical assessment.

This will involve:

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 have…

• Completion of secondary education (high school diploma)
• Five years of relevant work experience in human resources or administration is required. A completed university degree from an accredited institution will be counted toward the minimum work experience requirements.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of Products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Previous hands-on experience in planning, organizing and delivering administrative support services is highly desirable
• University level courses in human resources and business administration are desirable
• Work experience with a development organization 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- EU citizens are required to be in possession of a valid work permit (not related to studies, current employer, or job-seeking – please upload your related documents during your application

The hiring manager may apply other criteria within the context of the job requirement, beyond the minimum requisites for shortlisting. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

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.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drives to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and Acts Strategically
• Works collaboratively with others

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.