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David Chatburn discusses ways to inspire a team, to work smarter and to train staffers around the world to do a great job.

Tsitsi Mhene’s work as a finance officer benefits staff around the world and frees them up to further UNICEF’s work in the field.

Investing in family friendly policies is good for the family, business and the economy.

Investor support to better take into account children’s rights in investment policies, processes and decision-making.

Balancing child online rights between empowerment and protection.

Detailed advice for companies committed to considering the experiences of children along the digital marketing value chain.

Working for UNICEF is a one-of-a-kind experience. You can apply your skills and experience to achieving global humanitarian goals that can positively impact the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children. Working for UNICEF also provides numerous other benefits – from favourable work entitlements to working as part of a multicultural team that…, Meet the GSSC team, Contact us, UNICEF Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) Wesselenyi utca 16. 1077 Budapest Hungary Telephone number: (+36) 1 790 9555 Email: gssc@unicef.org

The GSSC has been serving UNICEF staff and offices globally since September 2016 and continues to drive efficiency, deliver cost savings and value for money, and reduce organizational risk.  The centre continually works to add value to UNICEF’s work by:  streamlining and automating processes  improving quality assurance and reporting  increasing…, A snapshot of transactional processing and performance in 2021, In 2021, the GSSC processed transactions for a value of over $9.3 billion. As in previous years, the centre delivered above its target of processing 90 per cent of transactions within the agreed timing. Client satisfaction in 2021 reached 95 per cent against the target of 90 per cent. During the past year, 7.98 per cent of service requests were…, GSSC: Global reach and annual transactions, GSSC: Global reach and annual transactions 2021

UNICEF and other United Nations agencies have adopted the shared services model and centralized administrative services in one or more service centres. Several of these are in Budapest, along with more than 100 private sector service centres, many of which have been operating for a decade or more. This provides opportunities for UNICEF to…, How we drive efficiency  , Our four drivers of efficiency are increasing mission focus, reducing costs, improving quality and reducing risk.  The GSSC’s biggest benefit is to save time for our field staff. Reducing operational tasks allows for colleagues in the field to focus on UNICEF’s mission and programmes.  Furthermore, through economies of scale and lower operating…, How we keep growing , As shared services centres evolve, absorb more functions and reach maturity, they can provide more value-added activities to their respective organizations – a vision UNICEF shares. The GSSC works with UNICEF headquarters and country offices to identify opportunities to further streamline operations and to centralize more routine transactional…

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. Our organization’s activities focus on:  providing a safe and inclusive environment for children through adequate protection,  reducing child mortality and child…, What we do , We have over 300 dedicated staff members from all over the globe who provide services to UNICEF’s offices and staff worldwide, benchmarked against the highest industry standards.  Human resources – we help new colleagues onboard, parting colleagues offboard, and we take care of the HR needs of all staff members in-between  Payroll – we coordinate…, Make a difference working with us , UNICEF serves the most vulnerable children in over 150 countries, including emergency locations such as Ukraine, Yemen, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Haiti, etc.  The GSSC is constantly looking for new colleagues who are ready to contribute their skills in HR, finance, IT, and more to our mission. This way, you can play an important role in uplifting…

Road traffic injury is the leading cause death for children ages 5 to 14 in Latin America and the Caribbean.

UNICEF is a leading source of information on the situation of children around the world. Our work is grounded in empirical data, rigorous research and thoughtful analysis. Publications are among the most important tools that UNICEF uses to influence policy discourse and decision-making on behalf of every child at risk or in need. They also provide…, What are UNICEF’s flagship publications?, UNICEF’s longest-standing flagship publications are The State of the World’s Children 2023 The State of the World’s Children and the UNICEF Annual Report . Each edition of The State of the World’s Children focuses on a vital issue or sector affecting children and young people around the globe. This research-based publication also features…, What other types of publications does UNICEF produce?, UNICEF publishes a wide range of publications, providing data and analysis on the many issues facing children and young people around the world. Specialized UNICEF divisions and offices, disseminate reports reflecting technical expertise in child-centred practice and policy, such as on social inclusion, policy and budgeting. Humanitarian updates…, In which languages are UNICEF publications available?, Many UNICEF publications are available in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, French and Spanish. UNICEF country offices and National Committees also translate materials into local languages. For specific local language needs, visit the UNICEF country offices or National Committees pages., How do I order publications from UNICEF?, Most UNICEF publications are available online in PDF format. To conserve resources, only a limited number of items are available in print. The links on the web page for each publication show whether it is available in print format., May I freely reuse content from a UNICEF publication?, UNICEF encourages partners and supporters to use its publications for educational and informational purposes. However, all UNICEF publications are protected by Legal information copyright laws and regulations. Written permission is required to distribute, reproduce or adapt any publication or any elements within it (text, illustrations or graphics…, How do I cite a UNICEF publication?, To cite UNICEF publications, include the following standard credit line in all cases: ‘Author name/s [individual or institutional], Full title of the publication [heading and subheading], department name [if available], publisher [UNICEF], city of publication, date [month and year, as available], page number/s.’ For example: ‘United Nations…, More research and reports, All UNICEF Publications, Browse UNICEF publications by topic, UNICEF Data, Access the latest data and analysis., UNICEF research, Discover policy-relevant research.