Closing date: 15 Dec 2011
UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for responding to the humanitarian and development requirements of a population of some 5 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic. UNRWA is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading long and healthy lives. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East. Most UNRWA staff are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities - as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers. For its international team, UNRWA seeks a qualified:
Field Program Support Officer
Vacancy Announcement Number 11-FO-WB-57 Grade P-4 Deadline for Applications 15 December 2011 Duty Station West Bank
The incumbent of this post reports directly to Deputy Director of UNRWA Operations (DDUO) and is responsible for supporting and coordinating program and project planning processes within the assigned field. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Support program and project planning process and provides input, within the context of Agency Strategic and Program framework, into cyclical two-year effective Field/Country Plan. Build Field capacity to assess, deliver, monitor and evaluate Field interventions; • Manage the actual application of the Programme Management Cycle (PMC) in his/her respective field. Provide support to Programme chiefs in carrying out all phases of PMC with due focus on project management. • Facilitate results-based program plans built on evidence and logical frameworks; incorporate efficient use of inputs, indicators of impact, outcomes and outputs; • Assist the DDUO in direction and coordination of all programs in the field, including health, education, relief and social services and MMP, through integrated and cohesive project management framework; • Provide guidance to the Field Office to enhance quality of project management and ensure effective results from the capacity and skill building. Manage training courses on the PMC;
• Integrate cross-cutting themes (gender, protection, social inclusion) with field-specific program planning process;
• Integrate cross-cutting themes (gender, protection, social inclusion) with field-specific program planning process;
Professional Knowledge and Experience • Advanced university degree in program management, public or business administration, social sciences, or any related subject; • A minimum of eight years experience in humanitarian program or project management, including a minimum of four years international experience at a management or coordination level; • Sound knowledge of results-based management of humanitarian and development assistance programs, as well as monitoring and evaluation; • Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Competencies • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; • Ability to plan and prioritize own work, work well under tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities; • Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; • Proven ability to exercise the initiative and resourcefulness necessary for prioritizing multiple clusters/components; • Proficiency in using computer software and applications used for social science research and analysis; • Evidence of utilization of planning tools and methodologies for the application of assessment, design, monitoring and evaluation purposes.
Desirable Qualifications • Knowledge of UNRWA Rules and Directives, and of the sources from which they are compiled; • Good command of Arabic an advantage; • Working knowledge and experience of the Agency’s operations in the Middle East, and knowledge of Middle Eastern culture.
Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Human Resources Department may substitute part of the unmet requirements under UNRWA’s equivalency determination guidelines with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and/or progressive relevant work experience. Note: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered sufficient for an equivalency determination.
Additional Information The incumbent may be required to travel to UNRWA area of operations.
Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $72,373 net tax free with dependants or $67,395 single, plus post adjustment of 59.9%. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza) are family duty stations. Initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $72,373 net tax free with dependants or $67,395 single, plus post adjustment of 59.9%. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza) are family duty stations. Initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.
How to Apply To start the application process, applicants are required to register by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.
UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.
General Information UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.
How to apply:
To start the application process, applicants are required to register by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.
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