Org. Setting and Reporting

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. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. Supervisor: The incumbent is reporting to the Deputy Chief Field Education Programme/ Admin.

Responsibilities

In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures the incumbent: 1. Develops a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress in coordination with relevant staff in the Education Programme. 2. Coordinates with the respective stakeholders inside and outside the Agency (i.e., consultants, vendors, government counterparts, community leaders) with respect to resource availability and allocation to ensure the continuity in execution of the project activities; 3. Ensures that project activities are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget; coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget; 4. Establishes work plan for each phase of the project and arranges for assignment of project personnel where requested; confers with project staff to outline the work plan; 5. Prepares regular consolidated progress reports (narrative and financial) and ad-hoc reports as requested including for donors. 6. Establish and successfully manage the relationship with all stakeholders including Donor Relations Unit, Human Resources, Projects and Finance. 7. Perform risk management to minimize project risks; creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation and ensures lessons learned are captured and documented. 8. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).

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. 1. Deciding and Initiating Action 2. Relating and Networking 3. Planning and Organizing 4. Applying Technical Expertise 5. Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Other competencies: Good knowledge of MS applications including MS Project for successful management of the project.

Education

University degree from an accredited institution in Business administration, economics, project management, or any relevant specialization.

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A yes answer doesnt necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. Minimum of two years experience working in the area relevant to the project scope, designing, planning and managing projects is required Good knowledge of MS applications including MS Project for successful management of the project is required

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English

and

Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult

https://languages.un.org

for details).

Required Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

Arabic

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

UN Level I

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Type of Contract: Limited Duration Contract (LDC), Band E. The Limited Duration Contract applies to external candidates and UNRWA internal candidates on LDC. Duration of Contract: Until 31/12/2026- with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need. Grade & Salary: LDC- Band E monthly basic salary ranges JOD (1,025.30) Other Benefits: Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave pro-rated to the duration of the contract where less than one year, and family allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits: – 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service. – Maternity Leave, upon meeting eligibility requirements. – 2 weeks paternity leave. upon meeting eligibility requirements. * Other requirements:-Possession of a valid driving license. -Applicants should be residents of the Ramallah Governorate or live within commuting distance to allow for timely reporting to the workplace. This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates on LDC contract and external candidates. Only candidates residing in West Bank or Jerusalem, 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. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in West Bank/ Jerusalem, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates of the underrepresented gender to assist the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post in the future should suitable vacancies become available. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA’s online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under “Category” RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade. Please find below the link to a video that guides applicants on how to apply to Job Openings: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MH-IYA6Y8kxA1fgao5qyTV8VwNajgx4u/view? usp=sharing Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered. The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List…