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UNRWA Do you have the dedication, skills, knowledge and experience to help us improve the life of Palestine refugees? The United Nations Relief and Works Agency offers challenging opportunities for professionals interested working in a results-driven and diverse environment. If you are then we would like to hear from you. UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers.
Location Gaza Field
Type of Appointment Limited Duration Contract
Deadline for Application 3 November 2011
Vacancy Announcement Number 05-10-2011
Grade Band E
Department/Division Gender Initiative




MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate will:
-Coordinate the daily progress of activities including close follow-up of project partners, staff and contractors in coordination with the Gender Initiative Program Officer.
-Perform and coordinate the collection of gender-based data, as needed for the implementation of the Gender Initiative projects.
-Supervise the development of materials for projects, ensuring coherence with the aims of the Gender Initiative in consultation with the Gender Initiative Manager and Program Officer.
-Undertake monitoring and evaluation activities, including in relation to the efficient use of allocated resources.
-Assist with the capacity-building of the NGOs and CBOs engaged in the gender initiative.
-Organization of, and attendance at, meetings with community organizations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and all other relevant bodies in coordination with and as approved by the Programme Officer and/or Gender Initiative Manager.
-Contribute to the development of project proposals and assist in fundraising activities.
-Coordinate and implement events for days of significance (e.g. International Women’s Day, International Day for the Elimination of All Forms of Violence Against Women).
-Provide the Programme Officer and/or Gender Initiative Manager with regular reports of activities undertaken and activities planned.
-Provide English/Arabic interpretation and translation services when needed.
-Performs such other duties as may be assigned

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
-University degree in a business administration, human science or related discipline.
-Minimum four years work experience in the humanitarian field.
-Experience in working on gender issues.
-Proficient in the use of computers and MS Office software packages (MS Word, Excel and Access).
-Good knowledge of community based organizations (CBOs) in the Gaza Strip.
-Fluency in Arabic and English.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
-Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary varies from $1131.30 to $2260.80 based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate; plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 16%).
-Contract Duration: six months. Extension is subject to continued need, availability of funds and satisfactory service.
-Leave: 30 days annual leave.
-Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.
-A regular staff member can apply to this LDC post but will not be allowed to assume such post through secondment as he/she needs to leave his/her current post to accept LDC appointment.

EQUIVALENCY Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered. ASSESSMENT METHOD
Qualified candidates will be required to undergo tests and a competency based interview. To learn more about positive and negative indicators of professional behaviours within the UN competencies, you may review the UN Competency Development – A Practical Guide
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.

 
Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. An internal candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will retain his/her current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable Area Staff Rules. 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 readvertising the vacancy.


HOW TO APPLY

If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts