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.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

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 is 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, Learning & Development, and Information Technology. For more information about GSSC please visit our webpage at  Global Shared Services Centre | UNICEF  and check this Youtube

How can you make a difference? 

The Senior Data Analyst Associate will play a key role in strengthening and advancing the GSSC data architecture through statistical and advanced analytics. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced data professional to work with diverse internal and external datasets to design, develop, test, deploy, and continuously improve analytical and predictive models that support both strategic and operational decision-making.

The role combines statistical thinking, business understanding, and hands-on analytics to solve complex operational challenges. It requires the ability to translate business context into data-driven questions and develop practical analytical solutions that create measurable value.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a range of statistical and predictive modelling approaches, including explanatory variable-based models, time series models, and hybrid models that combine temporal patterns with external drivers. The role also involves translating complex analytical findings into actionable insights and communicating results effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

A strong emphasis is placed on high-quality documentation, reproducibility, and standardized analytical workflows to support scalable and highly automated solutions.

This position offers the opportunity to directly shape how data is used across the organization and to contribute to building a stronger data-driven decision-making culture within the GSSC and across UNICEF.

 Key functions, accountabilities and related tasks:

• Data modelling
• Data management
• Stakeholder engagement

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Job Description

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary education (high school diploma) is required. Professional and/or university courses related to the field of work are highly desirable. University degree in statistics, mathematics, data science, economics, computer science, or another quantitative field is desirable.

Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in statistical analysis, predictive analytics, or advanced data modelling is required.

A completed university degree from an accredited institution will be counted as 4 years’ experience and will be considered for the work experience requirements.

 Required skills: 

• Strong expertise in statistical and predictive modelling, including regression-based approaches, explanatory variable modelling, time series forecasting, and hybrid models.
• Advanced proficiency in Python, R, SQL, or similar analytical tools.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into actionable data solutions.
• Strong understanding of model validation, reproducible analytical workflows, documentation, automation, and process standardization.
• Working with large and complex datasets in operational or business environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to balance attention to detail with strategic, big-picture thinking.
• Strong analytical curiosity and a genuine interest in exploring what data can reveal.
• Traits of professional skepticism and a proactive, critical thinking mindset.

 Desirable

•  Experience working within an SAP environment, with familiarity in navigating SAP data structures.
• Work experience in Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC)/Global Business Services (GBS) context.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Language requirements: Fluency in English both verbal and written is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, French, Russian, Spanish or Chinese) or a local language is an asset.

UNICEF offers an attractive remuneration package with UNICEF GSSC Benefits 2026.pdf

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

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.  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.

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.

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing.

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.