About United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)

United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)is part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to senior functional expert – internally only, 17 within United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)’s important work in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Jordan, you will collaborate with international colleagues and partners to address global challenges and promote sustainable development. This role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth while making a meaningful contribution to international cooperation and global peace and security.

Key Details

• Job Title:Senior Functional Expert – Internally Only, 17
• Grade:N/A
• Location:Amman, Jordan
• Department:United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Estimated Salary Range:$80,500 – $138,000 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced university degree from an accredited Education institution in computer science or in business administration with emphasis on computer-related studies and/or information technology.
• Academic Qualifications: Formal training in project management techniques..
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this job opening, English is required.
• Language: There are no additional desirable languages specified.
• Language: 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).
• Language: Required Languages Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III.
• A minimum of seven years of experience in the area of business analysis, applications development and implementation is required.
• Experience: Knowledge/experience in the automation of one or more of the following areas: population registration, relief services, education, health, microfinance and ERP systems is required.
• Experience: Thorough knowledge and proven hands-on experience in web projects involving multi-tier application development, object-oriented design and programming and utilizing .Net tools over major RDBMS, preferably MS SQL is required.

Skills

• 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.
• Learning and Researching Relating and Networking Applying Technical Expertise Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Planning and Organizing Delivering Results Creating and Maintaining Impact and Partnership.
• Are you a registered Palestine refugee? If yes, please provide your Ration Card Number.
• It is highly recommended to respond to this question in order to assist us in further assessing your application.
• Please explain below? Is required.
• Do you have close relative(s) in UNRWA (mother, father, daughter, son, sister brother)? If yes, please provide full name(s) and relationship.
• Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply