About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) contributes to the 2030 Agenda through its Strategic Framework, supporting sustainable agrifood systems for better production, nutrition, environment, and life. The Shared Services Centre (SSC) in Budapest administers effective process management, ensures quality assurance for transactional processes, and drives customer satisfaction and service excellence through standardization and automation. The Finance Specialist will report to the Finance Officer and collaborate closely with the Finance Unit team and FAO Decentralized Offices to ensure smooth financial administration, invoice booking, and payment processing.
Salary and benefits
- 11-month renewable Personal Services Agreement (PSA) contract
- Professional experience within a specialized United Nations agency
- Opportunity to participate in continuous improvement and financial process automation efforts
Who can apply?
- Secondary school education
- Four years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, cash management, and/or asset management related support work
- Working knowledge (level C) of English
- National of Hungary or resident of Hungary with a valid work permit
Required documents
- Online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
- Language proficiency certificates from UN accredited external providers or FAO language official examinations (if applicable)
When to apply
- Job posted on October 16, 2026
- Application deadline is November 6, 2026, at 10:59 PM UTC
How to apply
- Visit the Jobs at FAO recruitment website and complete your online profile
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile
- Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the closing date
Additional information
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference, background checks, medical fitness certification, and security clearances.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Well-suited for finance and accounting professionals with at least four years of relevant support experience seeking international organizational exposure.
- A strong match for candidates in Hungary looking for a fixed-term contract with a prominent United Nations body.
- Ideal for professionals skilled in ERP financial systems, transaction processing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What should you think carefully about?
- Restricted to nationals of Hungary or residents with a valid work permit in Hungary.
- Offered as a non-staff Personal Services Agreement (PSA) position rather than a permanent staff post.
- Requires proficiency in English, with knowledge of additional UN languages considered an asset.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This 11-month renewable assignment offers a valuable platform to build specialized experience within the United Nations system, enhance financial transaction management skills, and contribute directly to global agrifood system support operations.
Our take
Finance professionals and accounting support staff based in Hungary with relevant experience should seriously consider applying before the November deadline. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship or relocation from outside Hungary are not eligible.
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