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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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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) in Budapest, Hungary provides services to UNICEF offices globally in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Payroll and Information Technology. For more information about GSSC please visit our webpage at Global Shared Services Centre | UNICEF  and check this Working for UNICEF’s Global Shared Services Centre - YouTube

How can you make a difference?

This is a batch vacancy announcement for multiple upcoming fixed-term positions in the Recruitment Administrative Services (RAS).

The People & Culture Associate (RAS) will undertake high level and specialized HR support activities. Those specialized activities pertain to the application of HR regulations, rules, and procedures in the context of, on a day-to-day basis, there typically being more complications that arise with a broader variety of solutions that are not always clearly covered in general guidelines, thus requiring a greater capacity to adapt and interpret. The position consequently requires in-depth knowledge of the subject matter and the capacity to carry out tasks with strong independence.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

Support in recruitment:

• The People & Culture Associate (RAS) is required to make input into the design and development of improved services and delivery processes and expected to work with a high degree of operational independence.
• Responsible for service delivery to designated client groups within the expected SLAs with accuracy and high-quality standards.
• Prepares vacancy announcements in UNICEF’s Talent Management System, circulates internal and external advertisements.
• Liaises with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers along the recruitment process.
• Focal point for candidates in the various stages of the recruitment process.
• Monitors the life cycle of the recruitment process.
• Pre-screens candidates against minimum criteria and eligibility.
• Assigns status, adds comments to all reviewed candidates.
• Quality checks longlists.
• Arranges and organizes online assessments.
• Shares system generated online assessment results with HR Business Partners and Hiring Managers.
• Coordinates interview arrangements.
• Informs unsuccessful candidates by sending timely system notifications.
• Maintains talent pools.
• Keeps abreast of recruitment related policies and procedures.
• Escalates non-compliance to the HR Officer.
• Liaises with GSSC HR Administration Onboarding as necessary.

Specific work conditions: The People & Culture Associate (RAS) is expected to work eight hours shifts between 7am and 7pm five days a week, accommodating the time zone of the respective Region. Working on Sunday with a compensatory day off may also be required.

For detailed key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks please check the Job Description

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
• Work Experience: A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible work experience in human resources or other relevant field is required. A completed university degree from an accredited institution will be counted towards the work experience requirements by three years, and a relevant master’s degree may replace an additional two years.
• Skills: Advanced computer literacy and the ability to effectively use standard office software tools (MS Office, Enterprise database) and other office technology to create documentation, exchange and archive e-mail, and maintain electronic filing systems. Excellent communication skills, planning and result driven as well as ability to manage competing priorities are required.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required.

Desirables:

• University level courses in human resources, business administration and other related fields are desirable.
• Previous hands-on experience in planning, organizing and delivering administrative support services is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge with applicant tracking systems (ATS) or recruitment platforms is an asset.
• Work experience with a development organization is an asset.
• Knowledge of UN/UNICEF'S rules, regulations and procedures is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish), especially Spanish is considered a strong asset.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. 

Internal applicants from the GSSC are required to complete the Learning Path corresponding to their current level before applying for another position. Additionally, they must attach a snapshot of the completed path to their applications. Applications that do not meet these two minimum requirements will not be considered.

As an advocate for every child, you will receive…

UNICEF offers an attractive remuneration package with competitive salary and benefits.

For further details, please visit Compensation and Benefit site on UNICEF Career page

Applicants must be nationals of Hungary or EU/Schengen countries or in the possession of a valid long-term Hungarian residence and work permits. Temporary and sponsored permits are not accepted. UNICEF GSSC does not facilitate MFA accreditation for locally recruited staff. Applicants with non-EU citizenship must attach copies of their valid Hungarian residence and work permits, otherwise their applications will not be considered.

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

The 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 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF’s Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.