Temporary appointment of Senior Data Analyst Associate, Payroll & Offboarding, GS7, Global Shared Services Centre, Budapest, Hungary at UNICEF – Headquarters, Hungary

This is a temporary appointment for a period 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 fulfil their potential.

In 190 countries and territories, we work every day for every child, everywhere, to create 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 finance, human resources, payroll and information technology services to UNICEF offices worldwide.

GSSC has won the Business Services Firm of the Year 2019 award in Hungary, one of 26 regional awards presented at the Central and Eastern European Business Services Summit & Awards in Warsaw, Poland.

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF GSSC is seeking a dedicated, independent Data Analyst with strong domain and technical knowledge of data analytics and visualization to support the management of the payroll and offboarding team. The analyst must also be able to coordinate within a dynamic and multi-cultural team environment.

Summary of key functions/responsibilities:

Within the delegated authority, the Senior Data Analyst Associate is responsible for the following tasks:

• Clean, process, and validate data collected from various sources to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of the analysis.
• Collect and analyze data to identify trends or patterns and provide insight through graphs, charts, tables, and reports. Use data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation, reporting, and information sharing.
• Provide full data analysis support independently on a large and complex component of payroll data analysis initiatives. Consult only in exceptional circumstances.
• Serve as a central point for the coordination, monitoring, and execution of data analytics activities.
• Contribute to knowledge management by documenting best practices, lessons learned, and success stories from data analysis.
• Prepare draft communications regarding all aspects of data analysis, including information on available datasets, data catalogues and data analysis, revisions and other related issues, as well as preparing various periodic reports.
• Collaborate with colleagues in organizing payroll and offboarding information from ERP and other systems, obtaining required approvals, and ensuring appropriate control systems are in place through scheduled reporting and review meetings.
• Participate in identifying information needs and present functional designs of relevant information collection systems to support section needs.
• Perform quantitative data analysis to assess performance, track indicators, and measure results.
• Assist in setting up and monitoring KPIs and productivity information and support the leadership team in providing information to colleagues.
• Provide technical support and capacity building to staff on data analysis methodologies, tools and techniques.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

As an advocate for each child you will receive:

• A competitive salary exempt from paying national income tax in Hungary on United Nations emoluments, with a net minimum monthly salary of approximately HUF 854,235.00
• Vacation and leave, including 18 days of annual leave
• Parental leave
• Dependency benefit
• United Nations Sponsored Health Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Optional life insurance plan
• Access to professional development and learning programs, online learning and learning paths
• Access to staff wellbeing support
• Access to career development support

To qualify as an advocate for any child you have, you must…

• A minimum requirement is a high school diploma.
• University courses in statistics, economics, social sciences, research, data science, or other relevant fields are desirable.
• Candidates without a college degree must have at least 7 years of relevant work experience in data science, data analytics, applied mathematics, information management, data analysis, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis is required for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in statistics, economics, social sciences, research, data science or another relevant field. A relevant Master’s degree may replace two additional years.
• Extensive knowledge of PowerBI, advanced Excel and PowerPoint is required.
• In-depth knowledge of HR and payroll systems, including SAP, is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with the ability to interpret complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions, are required.
• You are expected to show initiative, be proactive and be able to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical information in a clear and useful manner are required.
• Work experience at a development organization is an advantage.
• Knowledge of UN/UNICEF rules, regulations and procedures is an advantage.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders in a development or humanitarian context is an advantage.
• Fluent command of English (oral and written) is required.
• Knowledge of an additional UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is a big plus.

Applicants must be citizens of Hungary or another EU/Schengen country OR hold a valid Hungarian long-term residence and work permit. Temporary and/or sponsored visas will not be accepted.

UNICEF GSSC does not facilitate MFA accreditation for locally recruited personnel, applicants must already hold acceptable permits at the time of application. Please attach a copy of your work permit (if applicable). UNICEF assumes no responsibility or liability to act as a sponsor or otherwise facilitate the issuance, maintenance, renewal, extension or conversion of the applicant’s residence and/or work permit for employment purposes.

Requirement for internal candidates

Internal applicants to the GSSC must have already completed their Learning Paths at the time of application, otherwise they will not be considered. In addition, they must include a snapshot/copy of the completed path at their current level with their application.

Visit the Learning and Development portal for more information.

For every child you show…

UNICEF’s core values ​​of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) are the foundation for everything we do and how we do it. Get to know our values ​​charter: https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this position are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships. (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical consciousness. (3) Strives to achieve results for impact. (4) Innovates and embraces change. (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity. (6) Thinks and acts strategically. (7) Collaborates with others.

During the recruitment process we test candidates according to the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and the different levels: competency framework here

UNICEF exists to help the world’s most disadvantaged children, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to including everyone, regardless of race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or other personal characteristics.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible work arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero tolerance policy for conduct that is inconsistent with the purposes of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of power and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting 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 include verification of academic qualifications and employment history. Selected candidates may be asked to provide additional information in order to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to immunization (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees who qualify for employment with UNICEF must normally resign from their government before accepting an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or if the necessary immunization requirements are not met within a reasonable time for any reason.

Only eligible candidates will be contacted and proceed to the next stage of the selection process.