•All matters pertaining to the environmental sanitation programme. •Providing technical supervision and guidance to all sanitation staff working the Area Offices and Camps. •Planning and directing in-service training for sanitation staff as and when required. •Planning, implementing and administering the Agency’s environmental sanitation programme in the Agency’s Camps. •Establishing contracts with government officials responsible for the environmental sanitation services and municipalities in his Field. •Organizing and supervision of vector control programme. •Participates in the school health and health education programme aimed at improving the environment. •Acts for the Field Sanitary Engineer during the later’s absence. •Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies •Ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload and multiple tasks effectively. •Knowledge and ability to operate basic computer software & office equipment used by Agency. •Ability to maintain cordial relationships with all concerned. •Ability to cope with multiple tasks effectively. •Good communication skills.

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Education •Successful completion of full secondary education. •Diploma, or a certificate of at least a two-year course in Environmental Sanitation from a recognized college/institute.

Work Experience Four years of professional work experience, preferably in the management of sanitation programmes for refugee camps.

Languages •Fluency in English and Arabic.

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

Special Notice Contract Status: Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years ; including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.Benefits: --Grade 10, Monthly Salary from JD 668.30 Fils. Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency) & medical insurance. Dependency allowance is subject to eligibility

Department: Environmental Health.

Duty Station : Jordan Field Office

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - A driving license valid in Jordan.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - Required to travel frequently within the Field of duty station and may be required to use an UNRWA vehicle in the course of performing his duties.

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. •This vacancy notice is opened for internal and external candidates in which the priority will be given to the internal candidates, in case, no internal candidate were found suitable , the external candidates will be considered

EQUIVALENCY When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the concerned Director 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.

How to Apply Applicants are required to register https://inspira.un.org by creating a personal profile and completing an UNRWAPersonal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received throughhttps: //inspira.un.orgwill be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made. The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

General Information UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates only. 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. 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.

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.

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