Human Resources Associate A- Ent & Gmi - Internal and External - Field Officer Jerusalem - Fixed Term - Grade

Contract

This is a RLG-12 contract. This kind of contract is known as Relocation Grant. More about RLG-12 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting The incumbent is responsible to the Human Resources Officer (Entitlements) (HRO-ENT) Officer West Bank Field Office.

Responsibilities The main responsibilities include: In accordance with Agency policy and procedure, the incumbent:

•Assists in the management of personnel entitlements in respect of staff members in the Field, ensuring compliance with Area Staff Regulations and Rules, Personnel Directives and other instructions on matters related to entitlements; •Administers the Group Medical Insurance Policy (GMIP) Plan and maintains relevant databases to generate required reports for control purposes; liaises with the medical insurance provider; arranges to organize dispute committee meetings and follows up on its decisions; responds to staff queries related to GMIP. •Assists his/her supervisor in the day to day duties of the Section; accesses the HRMP to execute required actions on HRO-ENT’s behalf and provides feedback to th HRO-ENT regarding actions authorized;

•Handles HRS Division data needs by generating reports, maintaining data bases and act as focal point for the Intranet •Administers Provident Fund Committee by setting up meetings, initiating correspondences and reports and responding to staff members queries; executes the initial check of the provident fund loan before submitting it to the LPF Committee;

•Coordinates with the Training and Performance Management Officer regarding the induction training for new staff and on training for personnel staff including on GMIP issues;

•Assists HRO-ENT in following up on senior staff periodic reports and service incurred accidents;

•Performs such other duties as may be assigned

Competencies Drafting skills in English;

(ii)Ability to operate standard software applications such as MS Word, Excel, Access and other applications;

(iii)Good work organizing skills;

(iv)Demonstrated interpersonal skills;

(v)Sound judgment on importance, priority and confidentiality of issues;

(vi)Ability to follow up on issues actively;

(vii)Sound understanding of protocol norms.

Education A university degree in business administration, accounting, information systems, or a related discipline.

Work Experience At least two years of experience in clerical/administrative work, preferably in a personnel related function.

Languages Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic

Special Notice لن يتم النظر في أي معلومة يتم ارسالها بعد تقديم هذا الطلب، لذلك تأكد أن جميع المعلومات في طلب الوظيفة كاملة وصحيحة من حيث الدرجة العلمية (مثلا بكالوريوس/ماجستير/دبلوم) وجميع الخبرات من حيث تاريخ البداية والنهاية، والمسمى الوظيفي ، وجميع الوظائف في تاريخك المهني،وطبيعة العقد( دوام جزئي أو كامل ) مع التأكيد أن يتم ذكر كامل خبراتك العملية والاكاديمية في القسم المخصص لذلك خانة Work Experience خانة Education

حيث أن اضافة خبراتك في أي مكان اخر في طلب الوظية لن يكون كافيا ولن يتم اعتماده

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Conditions of service Monthly basic salary USD 1,259.40 , payable in JD at UN monthly exchange rate, plus an allowance of 1000 NIS payable in JD at UNRWA rate. Other benefits include: •Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency). •Dependency allowances (if applicable). •30 days of annual leave. •Compulsory medical insurance.

* Equivalency: Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered if there will not be enough qualified candidates.

Desirable qualifications: •Good knowledge of UNRWA rules & regulations •Driver’s Licenses

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 . As an Area post, only candidates who reside in West Bank or Jerusalem at the time of applications are eligible to apply. The Agency does not assume responsibilities nor support the issuance of work permits for those who has no legal documents to live in WB/Jerusalem.

2-Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you have written in your Personal History Form are accurate and active. Your status in relation to the vacancy will be communicated to you via email listed on your Personal History Form, as we will no longer be using telephone calls.

3-It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide full, accurate and up to date information in his/her application form. Any missing and/or misleading data may lead to candidate disqualification.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and 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.

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.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for professionals like you.

UNRWA’s human development goals UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. UNRWA has identified four human development goals as the focus of the Agency’s operations in committing to fostering human development of Palestine refugees by helping them to: lead long and healthy lives, acquire knowledge and skills, achieve decent standards of living and enjoy human rights to the fullest possible extent.

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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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