UNRWA|Psychosocial Counselor

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees invites applications from qualified candidates for the posts of:

1-Duty Station : Jerusalem Area – Vacancy Number 101/2010/X
                             Hebron Area – Vacancy Number 102/2010/X
2-Basic Salary : JD 546.79 that varies in accordance to the pay policies set by the Agency.
3-Allowances : Family Allowances payable up to 7 children and spouse.
4-Other Benefits : Include Health Insurance and Provident Fund.

Qualifications:
-A university degree in psychology, social work or a related field.
-At least two years of experience in psychosocial counseling.
-Basic computer skills.
-Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic. Competencies
4-Ability to work under pressure.
5-Excellent counseling skills and ability to work with female and male
children, adolescents, adults and elderly.
6-Good knowledge of animation techniques with children.
7-Creativity and ability to take initiatives.
8-Ability to perform activities such as drawing, painting, music, dancing

HOW TO APPLY
-Applicants are required to create a profile and complete UN Personal History form (P11) at http://jobs.unrwa.org. Please note that only applications received through this site will be considered. Deadline for submitting applications is 15 October 2010. 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.
-With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for  this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.
-Only candidates under serious considerations will be contacted.
-UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer.