ICT Officer (Automation System Architect), NOA, Business Innovation and Support, Global Shared Services Centre, Budapest, Hungary

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.

UNICEF’s Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Budapest, Hungary provides services to UNICEF offices globally in the areas of Finance, Human Resources, Payroll and Information Technology. For more information about GSSC please visit our webpage at Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) and check this YouTube.

The GSSC focuses on taking business process improvement and innovation to a new level, by developing new business solutions via process redesign and optimization, system integration, workflow digitization and the adoption of frontier technologies including robotic process automation, artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics, while maintaining an end-to-end focus on processes and services offered.

How can you make a difference?

The Automation System Architect is critical in our organization’s digital transformation, crafting and deploying sophisticated automation solutions to streamline business processes, boost efficiency, and foster innovation. This individual brings a wealth of knowledge in automation technologies and system architecture alongside a solid foundation in software development and IT infrastructure.

UNICEF GSSC is looking for a talent engaged in the entire lifecycle of automation projects—from conceptualization and implementation to management. This involves enhancing operational efficiency, recommending and implementing solution tools and environments, and designing essential workflows.

The position requires collaboration and effective partnerships with the Information Technology department, business stakeholders, and other involved parties. The goal is to identify opportunities for automation and create strategic plans that incorporate Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and similar automation techniques.

This is a Temporary Appointment (TA) for 9 months and will be renewed subject to availability of funds.

This will involve:

1. Assessment & Planning
2. Solution Design & Implementation
3. Integration & Optimization
4. Collaboration & Leadership
5. Compliance & Best Practices
6. Documentation & Training

For Key function, Accountabilities and related duties/tasks please check Job Description of the post JD ICT Officer (Automation System Architect) NOA.pdf

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

Education:

Bachelor’s degree (University degree) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with specialized training or work experience in the fields of RPA and other Process Automation technologies is required. Master’s degree in a relevant field is an asset.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as an Automation Architect, System Architect, or in a similar role with a focus on automation technologies.
• Solid understanding of programming languages such as AutoIt, Python, VBA, VBS or Java.
• Expertise in RPA tools (e.g., Blue Prism UiPath, Automation Anywhere) and understanding of AI, ML, and workflow automation technologies.
• Experience in designing and implementing complex automation solutions in an enterprise environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess business processes and identify automation opportunities.

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and understanding of API integrations, database systems, and software development.

Language:

• Fluency in both spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset.

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 989,203 per month. Please check SalCalcLocal (undp.org) for simulation.

• Holidays and leave, including 1.5 days of annual leave/month
• 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

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

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.

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.

Requirement for internal applicants 

Internal applicants from GSSC are required to complete the courses of Learning Paths that are identified as essential when applying to the level of this post. Please visit the L&D Portal Learning and Development (sharepoint.com) for more information.

Remarks:

National Officer (NO) staff are nationals of the country in which they perform functions of a technical and professional nature. Eligible applicants are nationals of Hungary.

National Officer staff are locally recruited staff and therefore, are responsible for any travel and accommodation arrangements.  UNICEF does not facilitate MFA accreditation for locally recruited staff.

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.