Field Urban Planning and Camp Improvement Engineer-For Internal and External Candidates- Limited Duration Contract (LDC)/ Band G "Step 1"- Field Office Jerusalem, Grade

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

Org. Setting and Reporting 1. Supervisor: The incumbent reports to the Chief Field Infrastructure & Camp Improvement Programme (CFICIP). 2. Supervisees: Manages a range of Professional and GS staff.

Responsibilities The incumbent: 1- Develops processes aiming at durably improve the living conditions and urban environment in the Refugee Camps; utilises urban planning methodologies, tools databases and management information systems to contribute to the Camp Improvement overall plans and continuously updates them ensuring linkage to the Geographical Information System, taking into consideration cultural, sociological, psychological legal, political, and physical factors. 2- Plans and manages the provision of urban planning, housing, and shelters; coordinates the formulation and delivery of sound solutions in the relevant design of shelter, housing and infrastructure projects to improve the living conditions in the Refugee camps, applying the theories and techniques of architecture including size, cost, design and materials. 3- Coordinates with other FICIP’ Divisions/Sections and with other Departments to ensure that Camp Improvement Plans are a framework for interventions in the built environment in a specific camp and are translated into actual project implementation. 4- Promotes participatory approach and conducts meetings with community representatives to ensure that planning processes are taking into consideration refugees needs; coordinates with internal stakeholders and external stakeholders such as host governments and municipalities, syndicates and NGOs the Camp Improvement Plans and negotiates the best planning proposals. 5- Oversees the work of Shelter Rehabilitation Team; based on assessments’ results and analysis, monitors the implementation plans for individual shelter rehabilitation, shelter reconstruction after emergencies and rehousing projects, within the overall Camp Improvement Plans and considering the legal, sociocultural factors. 6- Provides substantive input to the design and development of relevant monitoring and evaluation Key Performance Indicators for data and Agency reporting; monitors through the compilation of information, the visual examination of work and users’ satisfaction using post occupancy evaluation and other tools in the shelter and camp improvement projects. 7- Responsible for sustaining and elevating the capabilities of the Urban Planning and Camp Improvement staff; assesses their training needs, designs, and provide/or coordinates training sessions. 8- Prepares monthly progress reports and monitors the implementation of camp improvement projects ensuring that lessons learned are incorporated into the planning, design, and the implementation phases. 9- Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies 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.

Functional i. Creating and Innovating ii. Leading and Supervising iii. Relating and Networking iv. Coping with Pressure and Setbacks

Education A university degree in civil engineering, architecture or urban planning from an accredited university / institution.

Work Experience At least six years of relevant and progressive work experience, including design and urban planning to improve the living conditions of disadvantaged communities, of which at least four years should have been at a supervisory level, in a large organization, UN, NGO or similar entities with a particular emphasis on planning of low-cost housing projects applying a participatory methodology 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.

Languages Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

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* Conditions of service -Type of Contract: Limited Duration Contract (LDC- Band G Step "1") - Monthly basic salary of JOD1,569.20 - The incumbent is expected to travel all West Bank Areas

Other benefits include: Dependency Allowances payable and other benefits+ (Medical Insurance) & Currency Adjustment Factor.

* Other Information The incumbent may be required to: (i) Travel outside the Field in the Area of Operations for duty purposes; (ii) Drive within the Field in performing his/her job, thus s/he must be willing and capable of driving a UN vehicle.

**Desirable Qualifications: (i) Experience in building methods and architectural design. (ii) Knowledge of software applicable in UNRWA especially project management.

*** Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI * Important information 1-This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in West Bank or Jerusalem, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the 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 West Bank/ Jerusalem, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. 2- Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. 3- A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post. 4- Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. 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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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