Delivering results

Driving efficiency and innovation through centralized services, empowering UNICEF to deliver for every child.

Girls walk arm-in-arm outside Likoli, a UNICEF-supported primary school in the village of Zakpota, in central Benin. UNICEF provides Likoli and surrounding schools with supplies, classroom furniture, and training for teachers. One girl carries a UNICEF-supplied slate. Their book bags bear the UNICEF logo.
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Celebrating a decade of impact: the GSSC at UNICEF 

Since its establishment in September 2015, the GSSC has evolved from a transactional centre into a strategic partner for UNICEF, driving efficiency, delivering cost savings and reducing organizational risk across the globe. In 2025, as the GSSC marks its 10th anniversary, it continues to advance UNICEF’s mission by modernizing business operations and enabling offices worldwide to focus on delivering life-changing results for children. 

The GSSC at a glance 

  • Serving UNICEF globally since 2015
  • Over $10 billion processed annually
  • 96 per cent customer satisfaction in 2024
  • Supporting 132 country offices and 52 emergency contexts
  • Driving efficiency, innovation and business modernization 

2024 Highlights 

  • Over 1.2 million transactions processed in HR, payroll, finance and customer care
  • $10.8 billion in payments managed, including $2.2 billion in procurement services for governments
  • Supported emergency response in 52 countries, enabling swift delivery of assistance
  • Maintained 92 per cent service timeliness and quality, and 96 per cent customer satisfaction 

Innovation and transformation 

  • Piloting Recruitment Administrative Services to streamline hiring
  • Rolling out direct consultant invoicing, reducing administrative burden for country offices
  • Initiating office modernization practices to simplify processes and support new ways of working 

Looking ahead 

The GSSC is committed to continuous improvement, investing in automation, digital transformation and strategic partnerships. As UNICEF’s operational needs evolve, the GSSC will continue to deliver value, efficiency and innovation, helping UNICEF protect the rights of every child, today and into the future. 

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UNICEF GSSC