SENIOR ADVISOR - PROGRAMMES COORDINATION

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Org. Setting and Reporting UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.

The Senior Advisor - Programmes Coordination will coordinate the field’s main programmes, education, health, relief and social services, Infrastructure and Camp Improvement, Projects and Protection, ensuring coordination and integration of these programmes to reach the Field’s objectives and plans.

Responsibilities Provides substantive support and guidance to the strategic and working plans relating to the field’s major programmes: education, health, relief and social services, as well as protection and neutrality, gender mainstreaming and related services ensuring optimal use of resources; coordinates among these programmes to ensure processes streamlined and UNRWA objectives are achieved, taking into account staff and refugee needs.

Guides and provides oversight as well as performance management, in accordance with the Agency’s regulatory framework, to the heads of the main programmes, on related initiatives; leads the implementation of pertinent reform initiatives in his/her organizational cluster; coordinates the work of cross-functional teams to achieve field-wide outcomes and promotes integration of cross-cutting issues into the field programme framework.

Translates the Medium Term Programme Strategy into operational reality by developing and fine-tuning, in consultation with the Fields’ senior managers, the Field Plans and Budget; coordinates the implementation of pertinent reform initiatives related to programmes; coordinates the work of cross-functional teams to achieve field-wide outcomes; in conjunction with HQ Directors ensures an integrated approach to the management of programmes and exercising decision-making authority over areas under her/his responsibility.

Provides guidance and support to senior programme and/or administrative staff in his/her own area on the continuous improvement of services; mentors and evaluates for training purposes, as necessary. Contributes to the development, preparation, coordination and monitoring of the Field Implementation Plan, Biennium Budget, Mid-Term Strategy for the programmes ensuring an integrated approach to the management of programmes and improving decision-making authority.

Facilitates the identification of strategic development needs and the planning of change interventions, overseeing, coordinating and monitoring the execution of the Agency’s strategic change initiatives, both in relation to management reforms as well as programme and operations-related change initiatives and responding to emerging circumstances.

Liaises with United Nations Agencies, beneficiaries, NGOs, the Palestinian Authority, donors and Government of Israel interlocutors to ensure that UNRWA meets all the coordination, oversight and accountability requirements for the implementation of programme activities in the Gaza Field Office. Provides progress reports to the interlocutors as required.

Develops and oversees consolidation of reports that track the wide variety of information required for various internal and external interlocutors including education, health, relief and camp improvement statistics. Using generated statistics, analyzes trends and gaps in programming in coordination with internal stakeholders.

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.

- Adapting and Responding to Change - Planning and Organizing - Relating and Networking - Creating and Maintaining Impact and Partnership - Managing Complexity and Change - Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting. - Ability to independently plan and manage work processes.

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Education Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in political science, social science, public or business administration or international relations supplemented by studies in management.

Work Experience At least 10 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in programme management is required.

At least six years of professional work experience managing large-scale, multi-sector programmes at managerial level in a large governmental or international organization is required.

Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, a candidate for an international post must have at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number is required.

Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution is required in political science, social science, public or business administration or international relations supplemented by studies in management.

Familiarity with the UNRWA system, structures, and practices is desirable.

Demonstrated ability to translate strategic aims into achievable plans is desirable.

Languages Excellent command of written and spoken English.

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

Special Notice Type of Contract and duration: Temporary Appointment for 6 months, with the possibility of further extension,.subject to availability of funds, need and performance.

The Senior Advisor - Programmes Coordination will be required to reside in the field of assignment.

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 as per the requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

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.

Equivalency: A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. NB: work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

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.

For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/

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.