Global Shared Services Centre

For over 20 years, UNDP’s GSSC has helped lighten the operational burden for UN agencies globally. We provide quality, timely HR Administration, Payroll and Finance Services, in support of the UN’s efficiency and effectiveness agenda and to advance sustainable development.

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Our track-record (2025)

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126,000+ HR transactions processed. 38,600 international and local personnel supported in 170+ countries/territories.
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$2.3 billion payroll disbursements for 50,000+ personnel across 62 UN entities. $1.2 billion payroll processed for UN entities.
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$6.8+ billion payments made annually in 122 currencies. 900,000 payment transactions processed.

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Salary calculator for local staff

The salary estimation tool enables you to calculate an estimate of the various elements of your salary and provides you with an overview.

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Salary calculator for international staff

The salary estimation tool enables you to calculate an estimate of the various elements of your salary and provides you with an overview.

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Rental Subsidy Estimate

Rental Subsidy Estimation Tool provides rental subsidy estimates based on current data, eligibility criteria, and official guidelines for UNDP personnel.

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Partner with us

Discover how partnering with UNDP’s Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) can elevate your agency’s operations and empower your personnel.

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Featured news and resources

Supplier Merge Campaign: improving data quality in Quantum

At the start of 2025, the GSSC, UNDP Country Offices and Regional Bureaux identified an opportunity to further strengthen supplier data quality within UNDP’s Enterprise Resource Planning platform, Quantum.

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Enabling agility in emergencies: GSSC’s contribution to UNDP’s crisis response

The Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC) has been working closely with the UNDP’s Crisis Bureau to support certain elements of UNDP’s Early Recovery Packages.

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UNEX: transforming financial reporting across UN Partner Entities

Managing project expenditures across multiple UN partner agencies has long been a complex undertaking. GSSC, in collaboration with ITM and OFRM/FPMR, modernized and expanded the UNEX platform.

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From access to integration: transforming the client experience

Through close collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to client-centricity, the GSSC and its partners moved beyond incremental improvements to unlock smarter access, stronger systems integration, and a more seamless client experience.

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GSSC annual report 2025

The GSSC Annual Report 2025 presents an overview of the Centre’s service delivery, performance, and key developments over the past year.

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GSSC service delivery review: advancing cost efficiency

From process optimization to a new cost recovery model, the GSSC is delivering more efficient, transparent, and scalable HR and Finance services across the UN system.

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Enhancing efficiency through host-to-host payments

UNDP streamlines global payments with Host-to-Host (H2H) integration, enabling secure, automated bank transfers, reducing manual work, and improving efficiency across Country Offices.

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We go the extra mile

We have in-built mechanisms to manage risks and enhance client experience and satisfaction.

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Cover page photo credits:
© UNDP Thailand · © UNFPA Tanzania / Dr. Warren Bright · © UN-Habitat / Julius Mwelu · © UN Women / Piyavit Thongsa-Ard · © UNITAR · © UN Photo / Calisto Lemashon Ololngojine · © UNU-Macau · © WFP-UNHAS · © PNUD Guatemala / Fernanda Zelada Rosal