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 human resources policy and legal officer, p3 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:Human Resources Policy and Legal Officer, P3
• Grade:N/A
• Location:Amman, Jordan
• Department:United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Estimated Salary Range:$70,000 – $120,000 USD annually

Qualifications

• Advanced University degree (masters or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in law. License to practice law in any jurisdiction.
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For th is job opening, English is required. There are no additional desirable languages specified. 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 III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III
• At least five years of progressively responsible and relevant experience is required. Two years of professional work experience with an international organization, preferably on matters related to staff entitlements, appeals, grievances and/or employment/labour law is required. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, a candidate for an international post must have a minimum of two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number is required. Advanced University degree (masters or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in law is required. license to practice law in any jurisdiction is required. Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, political organisations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for th is post.

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. Applying Technical Expertise Analyzing Relating and Networking Planning and Organizing Learning and Researching

Benefits

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

How to Apply