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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.

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For every child, the right to a Champion

How can you make a difference?

UNICEF is a leading humanitarian and development agency working globally for over 75 years to improve the lives of children and their families. UNICEF also lobbies and partners with leaders, thinkers, and policy makers to help all children, everywhere realize their rights, especially the most disadvantaged.

The UNICEF Strategic Plan 2026-2029 identifies building an agile, skilled workforce and fosters an empowering, values-driven workplace culture as the key to enhancing organizational performance. The global One People and Culture function is a key enabler of the Strategic Plan. People and Culture Transition and Transformation Initiative, UNICEF’s People and Culture Strategy aims to shape an adaptive and capable people-centered People and Culture Community that actively works with its partners to accelerate results for the children we serve.

This Specific Job Profile is for a Senior People and Culture Associate (Talent Partnerships), at the G-7 level which will be based in the Integrated Talend Development Pillar, Division of People and Culture (DPC), and reporting to the People and Culture Officer (Talent Partnerships), who is at the P-2 level.

Under the close supervision and guidance of the People and Culture Officer (Talent Partnerships) the Senior People and Culture Associate (Talent Partnerships) provides administrative, procedural and operational support and assistance to the efficient coordination and implementation of UNICEF’s Talent Partnerships portfolio. The incumbent coordinates complex operational processes, facilitates financial and partnership activities, supports programme implementation, maintains programme documentation and knowledge management systems, and contributes to continuous operational improvement to ensure efficient, compliant and timely delivery of Talent Partnerships programmes.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

Coordinate the operational implementation of Talent Partnerships programmes and partnership modalities.
Coordinate financial management, budget monitoring and programme reporting.
Provide project management and operational support for Talent Partnerships initiatives.
Coordinate knowledge management, documentation, records management and continuous process improvement.

Operational Coordination and Implementation of Talent Partnerships Programmes:

Coordinate the operational implementation of UNICEF's Talent Partnerships portfolio, including Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programmes, secondments, Experts on Mission, internship and fellowship programmes, UN Volunteer initiatives and other partnership modalities, working closely with sponsoring governments representatives, UN partners, headquarters divisions, regional offices, country offices and other strategic stakeholders.
Facilitate coordination across DFAM, GSSC, headquarters divisions, regional offices, country offices, governments, academic institutions and other external partners to ensure timely implementation of programme activities and partnership deliverables.
Monitor programme implementation, identify operational risks and recommend practical solutions.
Support the preparation of briefing materials, presentations, reports and programme documentation.
Provide operational guidance to headquarters divisions, regional offices, country offices and external partners.

Financial Coordination, Budget Monitoring and Reporting:

Coordinate financial processes and reporting with DFAM, GSSC, sponsoring governments, programme focal points and other internal and external stakeholders to support timely financial management and donor reporting.
Coordinate donor budget planning and utilization of partnership funds.
Prepare cost estimates for partnership activities, including JPO, secondment, fellowship, internship and UN Volunteer arrangements.
Monitor donor balances, expenditures and funding utilization.
Prepare, coordinate and review certified financial statements, donor financial reports and related financial documentation.
Maintain financial dashboards and monitoring tools.

Project Coordination and Operational Support:

Coordinate implementation plans, monitor milestones and follow up on deliverables across multiple partnership initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional projects and operational initiatives supporting the Talent Partnerships portfolio.
Support implementation of strategic initiatives such as the JPO Bulletin, Orientation Week, partnership launches and new programme modalities.
Monitor milestones, deliverables and implementation timelines across multiple partnership initiatives.
Identify opportunities to strengthen operational efficiency and improve business processes.
Coordinate annual Talent Partnerships planning exercises, donor reporting cycles and portfolio reviews.

Knowledge Management, Documentation, Records Management and Continuous Improvement

Maintain documentation, official records and electronic repositories to ensure audit readiness and institutional knowledge retention.
Coordinate the preparation, review, processing and archiving of partnership documentation and agreements, including MOAs, contribution arrangements, amendments, Terms of Reference and related programme documentation.
Develop and maintain SOPs, templates, dashboards, trackers and guidance materials.
Analyse operational data and prepare portfolio statistics and management reports.
Identify opportunities to improve knowledge sharing and strengthen operational processes.
Maintain partnership dashboards, portfolio trackers and operational reporting tools.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Download File Senior PC Associate G7 (Talent Partnerships) Clean Version (3).doc

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

Minimum requirements:

Education: Completion of secondary education is required.
Work Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible administrative operational coordination or programme support experience is required. A first level university degree (i.e. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution in a field relevant to the position (Human Resources/People and Culture Management, Social Sciences or related) may replace three years of relevant work experience and an advanced university degree (i.e. Master’s degree or equivalent) degree may replace an additional two years.
Demonstrated ability to extract and analyze data and produce accurate, timely, and user-friendly dashboards, trackers, and management reports to support operational decision-making is required.
Experience preparing financial reports, certified financial statements or management reports is also required.
Skills: Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), Microsoft Excel, data reporting tools, and Human Resources systems.
Language Requirements: Proficiency in English is required.

Desirables:

Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
Experience coordinating complex administrative processes involving multiple internal and external stakeholders is highly desirable.
Experience coordinating financial administration, budget monitoring, cost estimates, grant management or project implementation is highly desirable.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing tasks, delivering high-quality results while meeting deadlines.
Experience supporting donor-funded programmes, partnership agreements or inter-agency initiatives is desirable.
Experience supporting Human Resources, Talent Management or People and Culture programmes is desirable.
Experience in an international organization or within the United Nations Common System is desirable.
Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

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 are conditional on the selected candidates willingness to comply with current or future vaccination requirements, should UNICEF mandate it for personnel. Failure to comply with such requirements, where applicable and without a duly approved medical exemption from the relevant UN authority, will result in the cancellation of the selection or may lead to other administrative measures, including separation from service.

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.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

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.

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.

Visa residence requirements: i.e. UNICEF shall not facilitate the issuance of a visa and working authorization for candidates under consideration for positions at the national officer and general service category.

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/or sponsored visas are not accepted. UNICEF GSSC does not facilitate MFA accreditation for locally recruited staff, applicants must be holders of acceptable permits already at the time of application. Applicants with non-EU citizenship must attach copies of their valid Hungarian work permits, otherwise their applications will not be considered.

Please visit Compensation and Benefit site on UNICEF Career page UNICEF offers an attractive remuneration package with Download File UNICEF GSSC Benefits 2026 (1).pdf

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.

Senior People and Culture Associate (G-7), TA (364 days), #138370, Division of People and Culture - Budapest, Hungary (for EU nationals or candidates with valid Hungarian work permit)