About United Nations Secretariat

The  United Nations Secretariat  is one of the six main organs of the United Nations, responsible for carrying out the day-to-day work of the UN as mandated by the General Assembly and other principal organs.

Job Summary

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to environment and social officer, g within United Nations Secretariat’s important work in international cooperation. Working in Palestine, 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:Environment and Social Officer, G
• Grade:N/A
• Location:Hebron, Palestine
• Department:United Nations Secretariat
• Contract Type:Professional Staff
• Estimated Salary Range:$70,000 – $120,000 USD annually

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Environmental Engineering or civil engineering or other relevant engineering degree with an environmental focus. – Advanced degree in the field of Environment is preferable.
• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For th is 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
• Minimum 3 years of documented work experience in Environmental, Social and Health & Safety impact assessment. Related professional certificate is an advance. Experience with community engagement and/ or community development is considered as an asset is required -Please confirm if you live/ reside in West Bank or Jerusalem? And if you have West Bank or Jerusalem ID. please to mention its number down, as it is desirable. Do you have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, political organizations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact your neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performanceof your duties for the UN / UNRWA? if yes please explain as it 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 – Calm, patient and assertive, with excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills – High level of planning, organizational and coordination skills. – High level of attention to detail. – Highly developed communication skills. – Analytical and problem-solving skills. – Ability to produce quality work within a deadline and under pressure. – Ability to hold training courses for relevant stakeholders For guidance on how to prep are for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

Benefits

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

How to Apply