The UNOPS Bangkok Shared Service Centre (BSSC) is a Shared Services Centre (SSC) unit established for the purpose of providing internal, global, cost-effective transactional services which enhance the operational capacity of UNOPS and standardize systems and procedures.

The BSSC, among other functions, carries out high-quality transactional services within the area of personnel contract administration and payroll.

For young professionals, a job within UNOPS BSSC offers the opportunity to enter the United Nations system via crucial back office service delivery in an engaging and development-focused work environment as part of a dynamic and effective UN entity.

BSSC jobs offer a platform of learning and exposure to UNOPS’ operations and the greater UN system.

Under the overall supervision of a Manager of Bangkok Shared Service Centre (BSSC) and the day-to-day guidance of a Payroll Officer / Payroll Senior Officer, the Payroll Assistants support the provision of payroll services in the BSSC and ensure high quality, accuracy and consistency of work.

The Payroll Assistants promote a client-oriented approach consistent with UNOPS rules and regulations.

The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

UNOPS is committed to achieving a truly diverse workforce

Summary of Key Functions:

• Process UNOPS payroll accurately and on time
• Attend to payroll related queries and resolve payroll-related issues
• Knowledge building and knowledge sharing

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Process UNOPS payroll accurately and on time

Education:

• Completion of Secondary education is required.
• A first-level university degree (e.g. Bachelor) or an advanced university degree (e..g Masters) degree may substitute some of the required years of work experience.

Experience:

• With a high school diploma, a minimum of 4 years of experience in supporting a payroll, accounting and/or HR administration is required.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (such as MS Office, G-Suite) and experience in handling web-based management systems is desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in written and oral English required.
• Knowledge of the second UN working language is desirable.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: LICA-4
Contract duration: Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity.

  Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities.

  UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.

  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

• The position is stationed in Bangkok, Thailand, which is a family duty station.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.

  For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel.

  Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.