This is a Temporary Appointment for a duration of six months.

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?

UNICEF GSSC is looking for dedicated, self-driven data analyst professional with strong domain and technical knowledge in data analysis and visualization to support management of Payroll and Offboarding team possessing the ability to coordinate within a dynamic and multi-cultural team environment. 

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Within delegated authority, the Senior Data Analyst Associate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Clean, pre-process, and validate data collected from various sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability for analysis.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, reporting and information sharing.
• Independently offer full range of data analysis assistance concerning a large and complex component of the payroll funding data analysis initiatives, seeking guidance only in exceptional circumstances.
• Serve as a focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of data analysis activity.
• Contribute to knowledge management efforts by documenting best practices, lessons learned, and success stories derived from data analysis.
• Draft communications related to all aspects of data analysis, including information on available data sets, data catalogs and data analysis, revisions and other related issues, as well as preparing a variety of periodic reports.
• Collaborate with counterparts in arranging Payroll and Offboarding related information from ERP and other systems, obtain requisite clearances, ensure establishment of proper monitoring systems through scheduled reporting and review meetings.
• Participate in identifying information needs and presenting functional designs about relevant information collection systems for supporting the section needs.
• Conduct quantitative data analysis to assess performance, track indicators, and measure outcomes.
• Help to set-up and monitor KPIs and productivity information and provide assistance to leadership team in providing information to counterparts.
• Provide technical support and capacity building to staff on data analysis methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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, with a net minimum monthly salary of approximately HUF 854,235.00
• Holidays and leave, including 18 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

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

• Completion of secondary education (i.e., high school diploma) is a minimum requirement.
• University level courses in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Research, Data Science or other relevant fields are desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work in data science, data analytics, applied mathematics, information management, data analytics, or related area is required for candidates without university degree.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis is required for candidates holding bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, Research, Data Science or another relevant fields. A relevant master’s degree may replace an additional two years.
• Extensive knowledge of PowerBI, advanced Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• Solid knowledge of HR and Payroll systems, including SAP is desired.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions are required.
• Proven initiative, proactivity and ability to work independently are required.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical information in a clear and actionable manner are required.
• Work experience with a development organization is an asset.
• Knowledge of UN/UNICEF'S rules, regulations and procedures is an asset.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders in a development or humanitarian context 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.

Applicants must be nationals of Hungary or other EU/Schengen country OR in the possession of a valid long-term Hungarian residency and work permit. Temporary and/or sponsored visas are not accepted.

UNICEF GSSC does not facilitate MFA accreditation for locally recruited staff, applicants must be holders of acceptable permits already at the time of application. Please attach a copy of your work permit (if applicable). UNICEF shall not accept responsibility or liability to act as a sponsor or to otherwise facilitate the issuance, maintenance, renewal, extension, or conversion of the candidate's residency and/or work permit for employment purposes.

Requirement for internal applicants 

Internal applicants from the GSSC must have their Learning Paths completed already at the time of application otherwise they cannot be considered. Additionally, they must attach a snapshot/copy of the completed path at their current grade to their applications.

Please visit the Learning and Development portal for more information.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#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.

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). 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.

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