Contracts Associate (Finance)

TL;DR

Contracts Associate (Finance): Managing transactional and administrative tasks related to the hiring, selection, and contracting cycle of individual consultants with an accent on procedural compliance and accuracy. Focus on reviewing Terms of Reference, presenting high-value transactions to the review committee, and ensuring alignment with service level agreements.

Location: Budapest, Hungary. Applicants must be nationals of Hungary or EU/Schengen countries OR possess a valid long-term Hungarian residence and work permit.

Company

hirify.global's Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) in Budapest provides global services in Finance, Human Resources, Payroll, and Information Technology.

What you will do

• Administer and process transactions related to the individual consultant contracting cycle, including preparing offers and issuing contracts.
• Prepare and present high-value transactions to the Contracts Review Committee (CRC) and follow up on required actions.
• Review Terms of Reference (TORs) and support sourcing and selection processes.
• Ensure process accuracy and compliance with Division of People & Culture (DPC) procedures.
• Collaborate with contracting managers in country offices to provide guidance on procedures.
• Manage the consultancy lifecycle in alignment with service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Requirements

• Completion of secondary education, preferably with university courses in administration, procurement, HR, or finance.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in administration, procurement, HR, or finance (BA degree reduces this to 2 years).
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Legal right to work in Hungary (EU/Schengen nationality or valid long-term permit).

Nice to have

• Experience with the UN or other international organizations.
• Work experience in a shared services center context.
• Knowledge of UN/hirify.global rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Proficiency in another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

Culture & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration and benefits package.
• Flexible work arrangements, including the possibility of partial remote work.
• Diverse and inclusive environment committed to children's rights.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.

Hiring process

• Applications are assessed on a rolling basis.