REPAC Programme Support Officer (Band G, HQA)
About UNRWA
UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff and is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions.
Job Summary
UNRWA seeks a REPAC Programme Support Officer (LDC Band G) for its Headquarters in Amman, Jordan. Reporting to the REPAC Coordinator, the officer will be instrumental in supporting the REPAC Programme operations and administration across all concerned Fields of Operations. Key responsibilities include facilitating programme administration, planning, implementation, and coordination; ensuring achievement of outputs per work plans and financing agreements; preparing disbursement requests and financial reconciliations; supporting monitoring, evaluation, and reporting (narrative and financial); and managing the risk registry. The role requires an advanced university degree (or equivalent) and at least five years of relevant experience in project management, including financial and managerial aspects, with excellent command of English and Arabic. Candidates must reside in Jordan with authorization to work.
Responsibilities
1.0 Programme Administration, Planning, Implementation and Coordination
- Supports REPAC Programme operations/administration in all concerned Fields of Operations i.e. supports administration, planning, implementation and coordination to achieve the goals and objectives of an effective and efficient REPAC Activities.
- Supports the achievements of outputs in line with the approved REPAC work plan/activities as per signed financing agreements, through day-to-day administration, coordination, effective communication and follow up with the Field Operations (FOs) on implementation of REPAC projects.
- Supports coordination, planning, and communication with Field Offices, relevant departments in HQ Amman (i.e. ICID, Finance Department, Department of Planning, External Relations and Communications Department etc.) for ongoing and future REPAC phases.
- Supports the preparation of disbursement payment requests ensuring correctness and quality of these documents including REPAC project expenditure reconciliation and expenditure forecasts, extension requests and other essential required documentation for ongoing and future REPAC phases, as per the signed financing agreements.
2.0 Monitoring and Reporting
- In coordination with the respective FOs, supports the preparation and execution of field monitoring visits/exercises and evaluation of the REPAC project activities.
- Provides support in the preparation of REPAC periodic narrative and financial progress report; needs assessments, technical briefs, status report, expenditure reports and any other ad-hoc reports/documents for internal and external stakeholders.
- Leads the ICID-HQA REPAC periodic narrative and financial progress reports status report, expenditure reports and any other ad-hoc reports/documents for internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent is the ICID-HQA REPAC report focal point.
- Manages and updates the risk registry, under the supervisor’s guidance and coordinates with the Fields to identify risks and issues; follows up on and brings special issues requiring attention to the supervisor.
3.0 Knowledge Building and Management
- Participates in knowledge and other related networks to draw on best practices and lessons learned in contexts similar to and/or applicable to REPAC areas of operation (Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank, Gaza and Syria).
Competencies
UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.
- Relating and Networking.
- Creating and Innovating.
- Coping with Pressure and Setbacks.
- Deciding and Initiating Action.
Education & Work Experience
Education:
- An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in business administration, project management, international relations/development or a related discipline. (Equivalency may apply).
Work Experience:
- At least five years of relevant experience in supporting, developing, coordinating and managing projects is required.
- Demonstrated knowledge in financial and managerial project management including budgeting and reporting is required.
Languages:
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic is required.
Special Notice
- Type of Contract: Limited Duration Contract (LDC), Band G. Duration: One year with possibility of further extension.
- Other Benefits: Compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave pro-rated, and family allowance (if applicable).
- This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Jordan, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply.
- Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
- Applications must be submitted via UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira. Late applications will not be accepted.
- Applicants for Grades 16 to 20 or LDC Bands G to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement.
United Nations Considerations: Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity and encourages applications from under-represented groups. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and provides reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
UNRWA Considerations: Staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and respect for human rights. Candidates with violations of international law or serious misconduct will not be considered. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.
HOW TO APPLY
Date Posted: May 29, 2025
Application Deadline: June 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m. (New York Time).
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant on the inspira homepage.
