Senior Social Transfer Specialist

Overview

Lead and implement social transfer programmes for Palestine refugees

You have:

• Advanced university degree (Masters’ or equivalent) in economics, statistics, social development, health, nutrition, business administration, or other related academic discipline.
• Eight years of progressively responsible experience in social policy, social protection, or similar fields.
• A minimum of 2 continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA.
• Knowledge of Near East political, social and economic environment and culture (desirable).
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.
• Working level knowledge of Arabic Language (desirable).

Contract

This is a P-4 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be between 140,185 USD and 180,739 USD.

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Org. Setting and Reporting The Senior Social Transfer Specialist is responsible to the Director of Relief and Social Services (DRSS); works closely with Field Directors, their Deputies as well as Field Relief and Social Services Programme staff, and regularly communicates with the Department of Planning on emergency response related resource mobilization and management.

The Senior Social Transfer Specialist leads on implementation of robust planning and monitoring of social transfer programmes’ efficiency and effectiveness, provides guidance and support to the Fields’ staff to identify appropriate indicators, measurement tools and operational frame work for social transfer programme.

Responsibilities - Under the guidance of the Director of Relief and Social Services (DRSS), provides the technical capacity for the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of emergency and regular social transfer programmes for Palestine refugees in UNRWA’s five fields of operations with a particular emphasis on cash-based programme operations; - Prepares technical instructions for emergency and regular cash based and in-kind social transfer programmes and updates these streams based on sector developments and findings from reviews and evaluations as well as changes in the implementation context; - Supports Field offices in the identification of operational requirements and provides direct support in determining and implementing operational frameworks for social transfer programmes including identification of appropriate service providers; - Supports the preparation and implementation of a biometric verification project in the Lebanon field in close coordination with the field office relief and social services programme management and provides technical support for follow-up coordination with UN agencies of identification of service providers accepting biometric authentication services alongside cash assistance; - Leads on implementation of robust data collection, monitoring and eligibility verification assessments of social transfer programmes including identification of appropriate indicators and measurement tools and revisiting social transfer value and targeting approaches based on robust data analysis; - Represents the Agency in regional social protection/cash based transfer forums and supports building of respective partnerships, alliances and ensures alignment with UN system wide approaches wherever appropriate; - Contributes to resource mobilization efforts for social transfer programmes and prepares respective documentation as required.

Competencies UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Default managerial competencies may apply.

• Applying Technical Expertise
• Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks

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Education Advanced university degree (Masters’ or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in economics, statistics, social development, health, nutrition, business administration or other related academic discipline.

Work Experience- Eight years of progressively responsible experience in the field of social policy, social protection, social assistance or similar involving coordination, planning, management and monitoring of large-scale social protection and/or transfer programmes in humanitarian/development contexts - A minimum of 2 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. - Knowledge of Near East political, social and economic environment and culture (desirable);

Languages- Excellent command of written and spoken English; - Working level knowledge of Arabic Language (desirable).

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

Special Notice Additional Information:

- The incumbent will be required to travel in the Agency’s area of operations (Syrian Arab Republic, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank and Gaza).

Type of Contract and duration: Temporary Appointment for 8 months or untill 31 December 2021. Renewal subject to funds availability.

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.

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