Emergency Relief Services Assistant LDC Band

Overview

Assist in emergency relief and assessment tasks for refugees.

You have:

• A university degree in sociology, social work, business administration, computer science or any related field.
• Four years of relevant experience.
• Very good knowledge of English language and fluency in Arabic language.
• Must be a registered Palestine refugee.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications.

Contract

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

Org. Setting and Reporting Under the direct supervision of Emergency Coordinator, and in coordination with Area Offices, the Emergency Relief Assistant will be responsible for the following key duties:

Responsibilities - Need and Case Assessment:

o Coordinate filed work with ARSSO and SWs in terms of periodical planning and assignments o Follow up on work progress and review assessment activities and recommendations, o Ensure regular update of information in RRIS related to registration and assessment, o Review case files ensuring inclusion of updated and proper documents, o Conduct random joint assessment visits, o Occasionally perform spot check visits of assessed cases, - Emergency Cash Assistance:

o Review received applications, o Monitor response action on received applications, o Review and discuss assessment reports and recommendation, o As needed, conduct visits to applicants household for confirmation and/or reassessment, o In accordance to agreed criteria, submit joint assessment/recommendation reports for FRSO approval, o Follow up on receipt and use of assistance in accordance to approve assessed-needs. o Prepare regular financial and monitoring reports on assistance and utilization.

• Post distribution Monitoring:

o Participate in HQs/JFO discussions regarding the use of common PDM. o Propose the required sample for the quarterly PDM. o Work at Area Office on implementation plan of PDM in accordance to agreed samples, ensuring deployment of different teams than those previously conducted assessment, at certain geographical area. o Jointly conduct random household visits, telephone contact, office interviews as well as FGDs. o Review daily digital inputs ensuring quality of monitoring and draw attention to any concerns,, o Participate in data analysis and preparation of monitoring report.

• KAP Coordination:

o Coordinate with KAP SW and ensure to have up to date list of beneficiaries.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

o Monitor Emergency Activity Info database, follow up with Social Workers on pending activities related to referrals, surveys and PRS queries and provide monthly reports related to the data updated in the system and take part of interagency working groups (Livelihood).

Competencies - Good report and notes writing skills - Good knowledge of MS office application. - Ability in dealing with people of different background and culture. - Excellent analytical skills

Education A university degree in sociology, social work, business administration, computer science or any related field.

Work Experience Do you have a university degree in sociology, social work, business administration, computer science or any related field?

Do you have four years of relevant experience?

Do you have a good knowledge of English language and fluency in Arabic language?

Are you a registered Palestine refugee? if “Yes” please write your ration card number.

Are you a government employee?

Are you UNRWA staff member and had been demoted with deferred eligibility for promotion?

Are you Staff members who were recipients under the Early Voluntary Retirement or Exceptional Voluntary Separation Schemes?

Languages •Very good knowledge of English language and fluency in Arabic language.

Special Notice Contract Status: Limited Duration Contract for 6 months; renewable; Appointment subject to funding confirmation, satisfactory performance and continuity of need.

Benefits: LDC: Band “E”/ S2 Monthly salary is JD 990.30 Fils Contract Status: 6 months (Extendable) subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the continuing need for the post).

Other benefits include medical insurance and annual leave and dependency allowance (if applicable). Department/Office: Emergency Response Project Duty Station: JFO

Overall Objectives of Activity

- Provision of UNRWA quality and timely assistance to PRS in Jordan. - Ensuring proper use of UNRWA/Donors resources, in accordance to set-up rules and regulations, in line with the priorities outlined in the Agency’s Syria Emergency Appeal

UNRWA's Responsibility UNRWA will provide institutional support and facilitation. This is in terms of providing the incumbent with relevant names and contact information for key stakeholders as well as data requested by him/her if data is available at UNRWA departments and Emergency Response Unit.

Other Information - Only candidates residing in Jordan with authorization to work in that duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in the duty station, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded since the agency will not provide coverage for relocation costs. - Since this vacancy is an Area staff post, the Agency will not provide coverage for relocation costs.

Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, Field Director for Field Area staff and Director of Human Resources for Headquarters Area staff, in consultation with the concerned supervisor may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

General Information: •Language: (Note that advertisements published in English will only accept applications in English and Arabic submissions will not be considered). •Only full applications made on UNRWA's online e-recruitment system will be considered. •Applications without a cover letter/motivational statement will not be considered. •The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List, or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff. •Providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate and that no late applications will be accepted. - UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women. - UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. - This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. - Only candidates residing in Jordan with authorization to work in that duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. - Uncompleted applications will not be accepted and will not be amended as well, please make sure to fill your application probably before the deadline. •The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in the duty station, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded since the agency will not provide coverage for relocation costs. Since this vacancy is an Area staff post, the Agency will not provide coverage for relocation costs. •UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. •Applicants have to complete the Personal History Profile (PHP) in inspira in order to be considered. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered. All university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Please also insure to include your current grade level, where applicable. 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. 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 or to change the contract Modality. 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 women 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. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. 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. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on "Manuals" hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

Apply now

Potential interview questions

Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: careers.un.org