Contracts Assistant, GS-5 (Fixed term Posts), in Individual Consultant Contracting Services (ICCS), Global Shared Services Centre, Budapest, Hungary

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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 (GSSC)  and check this YouTube.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF’s Global Shared Services Centre in Budapest is recruiting highly dedicated individuals for providing transactional and administrative support to the post contracting cycle of individual consultants which includes, processing contract amendment requests, monitor, and follow-up on expired contracts for closure, and contract closure process.

Key functions, accountabilities, and related tasks:

Under the supervision of the Contracts Officer (ICS), the Contracts Assistant, GS5 will provide transactional and administrative support related to the post contracting cycle of individual consultants. The role involves active engagement with contracting managers in offices, not only to process transactions but also to provide guidance on procedures and compliance. Key responsibilities include processing contract amendment requests, monitoring, and following up on expired contracts for closure, and contract closure process.  All activities are carried out in accordance with Division of People and Culture (DPC) Individual Consultant Procedures and guidance, ensuring timely, accurate delivery aligned with GSSC service level agreements (SLAs).

Summary of tasks:

1. Support post contracting lifecycle management
2. Daily case processing and quality assurance
3. Client service and collaboration
4. Knowledge management

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

Specific work conditions: The role may require shift work at different times during the day, from Sunday through Friday. Night differential applies where applicable. When working on Sunday, it may be considered a regular workday and Friday as one of the weekend day. Official holidays will be compensated with CTO. Flexible arrangements apply, including the possibility of partial remote work depending on shift schedules.

 As an advocate for every child, you will receive…

UNICEF offers an attractive remuneration package with competitive salary and benefits

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

Minimum requirements:

• Education: Completion of secondary education (i.e. high school diploma) is a minimum requirement, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses in administration, procurement, human resources, finance or related to the work of the organization is required.
• Work Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in administration, human resources or finance is required, preferably with the UN or other international organization. A completed BA degree from an accredited institution qualifies as 3 years' experience and will be counted towards the minimum work experience requirement. Minimum two (2) years of relevant experience is required for candidates holding bachelor’s degree in