Assistant Projects Officer, Gaza Field Office, For Internal Staff Only

Contract

This is a RLG-13 contract. This kind of contract is known as Relocation Grant. More about RLG-13 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Projects Officer.

Responsibilities In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

* Assists the Projects Officer in identifying and reviewing project needs, prepares individual project proposals and maintains the Field's project master list; *Coordinates and follows up on project implementation with the programme and concerned service departments and in reporting to the Projects Officer any delays or problems hindering the implementation of projects; *Coordinates with the concerned department in drafting project proposals, project progress and final reports; *Monitors and controls financial expenditure of projects in coordination with the Administrative Officers of the programme and service departments, the Field Finance Officer and HQ Finance Department. Assists the Projects Officer in developing alternative plans in coordination with the departments to utilize balance of funds remaining after the completion of projects; *Collects data and information on the progress of project implementation for use in the monthly monitoring report; *Assists the Projects Officer during donor/s visits; *Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies *Excellent communication skills;

*Excellent report writing skills;

*Proven ability in establishing effective internal work relationships at all levels and in managing/leading a team;

*Demonstrated skills in working with others and ability to handle sensitive issues;

*Direct involvement with or exposure to a unionized environment;

*Creativity and ability to take initiative;

*Ability to work under pressure;

*Good knowledge in project management cycle and results based management;

*Excellent command of relevant computer applications including word-processing, spreadsheets and databases;

*Demonstrated skills in financial tracking and monitoring.

Education *A university degree preferably with formal training in project development and project follow up systems

Work Experience At least three years of relevant experience to the job responsibilities

Languages Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

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

Special Notice Conditions of service: - Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary from $2509.10; and monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25. - Contract Duration: Three years including 1 year probation period. - Leave: 36 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with six-day working week. 30 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with five day working week. - Pension: Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency) - Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.

Desirable Qualifications: - Knowledge of construction methods and terminology; - Possession of a valid driving license.

Equivalency : When the minimum requirements are not met, the Director of Administration and Human Resources, in consultation with the Field Director concerned, may exceptionally substitute part of these requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience.

General Information:

This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates only.

As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self-attestation, confirming that they have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

United Nations Considerations Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

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