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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 other communication channels, and creating impactful people-centric and result-oriented content. The Communication Assistant will also collaborate for the timely production of communications materials such as newsletters, infographics and flyers, monitor platform usage and provide support to knowledge sharing platforms, and deliver other administrative and technical support.

This is a Temporary Appointment with a duration of 364 days with the possibility of further extension.

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks:

1. Content creation, maintenance and visual design

• Produce and manage content for GSSC intranet sites and web platforms, including articles, newsletters, and Viva Engage posts, to support internal and external communication activities.
• Provide support to content /site owners across the GSSC.
• Design and visually enhance presentations, flyers and other communication materials, ensuring alignment with UNICEF branding and communication standards.
• Assist with the planning, coordination and production of the GSSC’s internal podcast and other multimedia projects, including scheduling, content planning and video editing support.

2. Internal communication and staff engagement

• Assist in the planning, organization and execution of internal communications campaigns in line with the Communications Team workplan.
• Assist in the planning, organization and execution of GSSC staff engagement activities and events.

3. Digital platform management and reporting

• Maintain and update GSSC SharePoint intranet platforms, incl. creating well-designed new pages specific to GSSC projects and initiatives, and ensuring content is accurate, timely and accessible,
• Manage content on GSSC digital screens to ensure up-to-date and relevant information sharing.
• Support the organization and upkeep of the GSSC Document Library.
• Compile and produce monthly reports on engagement metrics, campaign performance and platform usage to support data-driven decision making.

4. Technical support

• Provide technical assistance on SharePoint tools, content management and knowledge management systems.

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 610,133.00

•           Hybrid work opportunity

•           Holidays and leave

•           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…

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education (high school diploma) is required.
• Work Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience in communication related field is required for candidates without university degree.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in communication related field is required for candidates holding bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, international relations/development or related field. A relevant master’s degree may replace additional 2 years.
• Skills: Solid knowledge of Office365 is required.
• Experience with content management systems is required, preferably in SharePoint.
• Language Requirements: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.
• Work permit/residency: Candidates must either be Hungarian nationals/other EU/Schengen country nationals or hold a valid long-term Hungarian residency and work permit (not sponsored by the employer) at the time of submitting the job application.

Desirables:

• 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.
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite or similar graphics tools is desirable.
• Shared Service Centre experience is desirable.

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 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 

[add the 8^th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role]. 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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 measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will 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.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. 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.

UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.

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.

Applicants must be nationals of EU countries or in possession of a valid Hungarian work permit (not sponsored by the employer) already at the time of application. 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.

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.