Talent Group for Contracts Assistant, GS-5 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, 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?

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
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