Country: Hungary
Closing date: 15 Dec 2016
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.Purpose of the PositionUnder the general supervision of the Human Resources Officer, the incumbent of this post will provide support within the GSSC by maintaining and monitoring reports and ensuring that timely action is taken on status of entitlements and allowances in accordance with UN Staff Rules and Regulations and UNICEF's policies and procedures. The incumbent will perform a variety of clerical duties related to the administration of the office.Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks1. Monitor UNICEF staff personnel records.•Perform necessary administrative actions on contractual status, entitlements, Mobility and Hardship Allowances, etc.•Maintain staff entitlements and profiles in SAP-HR.•Draft correspondence to follow up on staff contractual status and request recommendations.2. Maintain computerized 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).3. Responsible for understanding changes in policy procedures.•Review policy and participation in GSSC staff meetings.•Ensure appropriate action are taken in accordance with policy changes.4. Prepare and initiate major Human Resources documents.•Create employment verification letters and issue ground passes.•Complete background work for Disability and Worker's Compensation claims for submission to appropriate departments.Qualifications of Successful Candidate•Completion of secondary education (i.e. high school diploma) is a minimum requirement. University level courses in human resources and/or business administration is desirable.•Advanced knowledge in the Microsoft Suite of Products (including MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint) is required.•Previous hands-on experience in planning, organizing and delivering administrative support services is highly desirable.•Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in human resources is required. A completed university degree from an accredited institution will be counted towards the minimum work experience requirement.•Work experience with a development organization is an asset.•Knowledge of UN/UNICEF'S rules, regulations and procedures is considered an asset.•Fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, Chinese, French,•Russian, Spanish) is considered an asset.•Knowledge of the local language of the duty station is highly desirable.Non - Hungarian citizens must be in possession of a work permit or be nationals of EU countries. 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.Competencies of Successful CandidateCore Values:• Commitment• Diversity and inclusion• IntegrityCore competencies:• Communication [I]• Drive for Results [I]• Working with People [II]Functional Competencies:• Learning and Researching (I)• Planning and Organizing (I)• Applying Technical Expertise (I)RemarksAll applications to UNICEF are required to be submitted through UNICEF's online recruiting system. You can apply to the above position by submitting your application on our web site. Kindly note that all applications should be in English.
Based on the Organization's requirements of services at the time of appointment, contract durations may range from five and a half months up to one year. Upon completion of this initial fixed-term contract, extension will be subject to satisfactory performance, continued requirements of services, and medical clearance.
Monthly emoluments will be made in the local currency, the Hungarian Forint.
Onboarding dates will be determined on a case by case basis contingent on the business needs of the center.
This is a re-advertisement. Candidates who have previously applied need not re-apply.
Please note that this is a recruitment campaign for multiple positions in the GSSC Office in Budapest, Hungary.•Human Resources Assistant (Maintenance)•Human Resources Assistant (Off-Boarding)•Human Resources Assistant (On-Boarding)UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=501707