Statistician

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees invites applications
from qualified candidates for the post of: 1. Vacancy Number: 043/09
2. Duty Station : Microfinance Department – Field Office - Jerusalem
3. Basic Salary : JD 779.6 that varies in accordance to the pay policies set by the Agency.
4. Allowances : Family Allowances payable up to 7 children and spouse.
NIS 510 as Jerusalem Allowance payable in JD at exchange rates set by the Agency.
5. Other Benefits : Include Health Insurance and Provident Fund.
6. Qualifications :
• A university degree in statistics, economics or applied mathematics or related social and
or management science discipline with significant statistical, quantitative analysis and/or
research methods component.
• Four years experience in the application of knowledge acquired above in an operational
academic or government research context.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English and Arabic.
Competencies:
• Ability to plan and organize varied work on multiple project activities simultaneously;
• Ability to write coherently, concisely and accurately in English;
• Ability to work cooperatively and part of project and task management teams;
• Committed to producing excellent quantitative and qualitative outputs;
• Meticulous focus on detail and accuracy;
• Proven statistical skills and ability to process statistical data using SPPS or other statistical software;
• Excellent computer knowledge on UNRWA standards software and skills in the use of
graphics, charting and mapping software.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Post graduate degree in economics, business administration, social science or other related discipline;
• Experience and/or training in microfinance or banking databases.
HOW TO APPLY
• Applicants are required to create a profile and complete UN Personal History form (P11) at http://unrwajobs.org or http://jobs.unrwa.org. Please note that only applications received
through this site will be considered. Deadline for submitting applications 15 June 2009. No
applications will be considered beyond this date.
• For further information, please call 054-216-8658 during working hours (7:15am – 14:45pm) – Monday through Friday.
• Appointment to this post is subject to probationary period of one year. Upon satisfactory completion of this period, appointment will be confirmed subject to continuing need for the post.
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered
• Only candidates under serious considerations will be contacted.
• UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer.

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