Impactful UN Careers at FAO, UNICEF and WFP in Budapest
Hosted by FAO, UNICEF and WFP
Learn about the opportunities at the United Nations Service Centers in Budapest
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Are you interested in making a difference and taking your career to the next level?
FAO, UNICEF and WFP are delighted to offer a free webinar about the exciting career opportunities offered by three United Nations Service Centres in Budapest.
Our panel will include the Chiefs of departments and Human Resources officers of FAO, UNICEF and WFP, who will answer questions regarding our jobs and recruitment processes. The panel will also include special guests who will share their career paths and talk about their experiences at the UN.
If you are interested in Finance, HR, Payroll, Mobility/Travel or Customer Support this webinar is for YOU.
The webinar is open to anyone, from junior to mid-career professionals and university students. This webinar offers a behind-the-scenes look at the UN as well as an opportunity to ask your questions about the work that FAO, UNICEF and WFP do on a daily basis.
Date and time: Thursday 21 September, 16.00 Budapest time, CEST. See it in your timezone
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The focus of the webinar is specifically on local job opportunities for Hungarian nationals (and work permit holders).
Learn about the organizations and the Service Centres below:
UNICEF Service Centre
UNICEF staff in the field are doing all they can to reach the most vulnerable children across the world. But they also need support to stay fully focused on delivering the best possible results. That’s why we have a Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) that takes care of these needs.
The GSSC supports more than 150 UNICEF offices and over 16 thousand staff worldwide with HR, payroll, finance, and helpdesk services. The centre is located in Budapest, Hungary – a country once a recipient of UNICEF’s support after World War II, now a host to several UN offices and an active contributor to fundraising for children.
Thanks to the GSSC, the reduced time that UNICEF offices spend on these processes can be redirected to support critical work on the ground to deliver results for children. 
But the GSSC is much more than that. We drive efficiency and improvement efforts for the entire organization. We also serve as a hub for various teams in UNICEF, bringing together policy and practice under one roof. As UNICEF continues to grow, so does the GSSC.
Visit: UNICEF GSSC website and UNICEF Job listing
Watch short videos: Working with GSSC | UNICEF and Join UNICEF GSSC in Budapest, Hungary
Webinar Panelists:
Kata Szucsik - Finance Officer
Lena Romer - Chief of Human Resources
Matteo Anedda - Human Resources Officer
Padma Manoj - Chief Human Resources Administration
Raluca Batanoiu-Bogaards - Communications Associate, Moderator of the event
FAO Service Centre
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition. Our goal is to achieve food security for all, ensure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives and to improve levels of agricultural productivity and sustainability. With 195 members – 194 countries and the European Union, FAO works in over 130 countries worldwide.
FAO's Shared Services Centre in Budapest contributes to these noble goals by providing centralized administrative services to all FAO offices worldwide. SSC is a centre of excellence focused on delivering high-quality and cost-effective administrative services for FAO globally. The centre has approximately 180 employees, operating in the following functional areas> Finance, Payroll, HR, Travel, Client Support.
Joining a UN agency means becoming part of a dynamic and diverse team of professionals who are united in their commitment to making a difference in the world. As an employee, you will have access to a wide range of resources and opportunities for professional development, including training, and career advancement.
Webinar Panelists:
Mr John Kidd - Chief SSC
Ms Donatella Gnisci - Head Of HR
Ms Janka Krebsz - National Officer Payroll
WFP Service Centre
As the largest humanitarian organization globally, the World Food Programme (WFP) plays a pivotal role in saving lives during emergencies and utilizing food assistance to pave the way towards peace, stability, and prosperity for those recovering from conflicts, disasters, and climate change impacts - work for which WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.
With an extensive presence across over 120 countries and territories, and a dedicated team of more than 23,000 professionals, WFP delivers life-saving sustenance to conflict-displaced and disaster-affected populations while facilitating transformative solutions for communities facing multifaceted challenges. Our efforts encompass enhancing nutrition for women and children, empowering smallholder farmers, strengthening climate resilience, and nurturing human capital through educational initiatives.
In an exciting development this year, WFP is launching its Global Payments Solution (GPS) office in Budapest. This new office embodies a strategic response to enhance operational efficiency and is at the forefront of enhancing how we handle financial tasks. Our team is focused on making payment processes more efficient and effective, freeing up time and resources that can be better used to support our mission. Joining us means being part of a dedicated group of professionals working to improve our operations and contribute to positive change. As a member of the GPS team, you'll have opportunities for personal and professional growth, including training and career advancement. Your role in the GPS office will have a direct impact on WFP's ability to make a difference in the lives of those we assist worldwide.
We invite you to be a part of our team and help shape a more streamlined future.
Webinar Panelists:
Brian Ahpoe - Chief Finance Transformation & Field Support
Mohamed Afifi - Finance Officer, Global Payments Office, Budapest Hungary
Tamburayi Zonge - Human Resources Officer, Talent Acquisition & Team Lead for Budapest GPS Project
The focus of the webinar is specifically on local job opportunities for Hungarian nationals (and work permit holders).