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 fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a calling.

We are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do.  Promoting the rights of every child is not a job, it’s a calling.

For more information about the GSSC please visit our Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC)  website and GSSC Video.

How can you make a difference?

We are seeking highly dedicated individuals with structured, service-oriented working styles to join UNICEF GSSC`s newly established Travel Unit which will be responsible for the international travel management of UNICEF`s Offices worldwide. The ideal candidates have experience in international travel administration with booking systems in a travel agency/airline.

Key functions, accountabilities, and related tasks:

Under the supervision of the Administrative Officer (P-2) in the Travel Unit, Operations Section, the Travel Assistants (GS-5) will administer authorized international and entitlement travels (such as official missions, appointment, reassignment, separation/repatriation, home leave, family visit, education grant travels) of UNICEF offices worldwide. In compliance with UNICEF`s policies, this will include coordination with the staff member on authorized travel, including the posting of travel authorizations, verification of itineraries and ticket costs, processing of travel claims prior to final settlement.

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

The position will support offices in different time zones; therefore, the incumbent should be able to embrace working in shifts (morning, evening, or night if needed) as per business needs to cover those offices.

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

• Completed secondary education (i.e. high school diploma). University level degree in business administration and public administration is an asset. A completed university degree from an accredited institution will be counted as 4 years’ experience and will be counted work experience requirements.
• Minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience with booking systems in a travel agency/airline or in a travel section of an international organization or a large private company is required.
• Experience within the airline industry with international travel arrangements is required.
• IT skills and working knowledge in the Microsoft Suite of Products (including MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint) is required.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.
• Internal applicants from GSSC are required to complete the Learning Path corresponding to their current level before applying for another position. Additionally, they must attach a snapshot of the completed path to their applications. Applications that do not meet these two minimum requirements will not be considered. For further details on learning paths, please visit the L&D Portal Learning and Development (sharepoint.com).

Desirable skills:

• Experience in a development organization
• Experience in UNICEF/UN Travel Units, knowledge of the UN`s / UNICEF’S rules, regulations and procedures
• Experience using global distribution systems (i.e., SABRE, Amadeus etc.)

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…

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
• Works Collaboratively with others
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships
• Innovates and Embraces Change
• Thinks and Acts Strategically
• Drive to achieve impactful results
• Manages ambiguity and complexity

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

As an advocate for every child, you will receive

• UNICEF offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting HUF 498,000 per month. Please check SalCalcLocal (undp.org) for simulation.
• Holidays and leave, including 30 days of annual leaves per year
• Parental leave
• Dependency allowance
• United Nations sponsored medical insurance plan
• Pension plan
• Optional life insurance plan
• Access to professional development and learning programs, online learning and learning path
• Access to staff well-being support
• Access to career development support

Please visit Compensation and Benefit site on UNICEF Career page.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

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. 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.

Remarks:

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.

Applicants must be nationals of EU countries or in possession of a valid work permit. Please attach a copy of your work permit to your application submission.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions.  Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with

UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government 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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.