Coordinator - Job Creation Programme

United Nations Relief and Works Agency
For Palestine Refugees - West Bank

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

Coordinator - Job Creation Programme

1-Vacancy No. : 041/2013/X
2-Duty Station : Field Office Jerusalem
3-Department : Job Creation Programme
4-Grade & Salary : LDC Contract Band “H” – S1 –S3, depends on qualifications and experience. 1,704.90-2,345.0 JD that varies in accordance to
the pay policies set by the Agency.
5-Allowances : Dependency Allowances payable and other benefits (Medical Insurance) & Currency Adjustment Factor.
 

6-Qualifications:
-A Master level university degree in economics, development studies, public/business administration, management, political or social science or other related field.
-At least eight years of experience in management of large scale programmes including at least three years in a senior supervisory capacity in a large international or governmental organization in developing countries.
-Extensive and relevant experience in project management including programme/project formulation, analysis, monitoring and evaluation, planning and implementation.
-Prior experience in managing a cash-based response programme highly desirable.
-Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

Competencies
-Ability to effectively implement programme strategies and manage day-to-day operations of large projects.
-Strong supervision and team building skills; able to effectively work with others in a complex and
demanding environment.
-Excellent written and oral communication skills including drafting of project proposals and donor
reports.
-Strong problem-solving skills; capacity to work on a wide range of issues.
-Ability to deliver under tight deadlines and heavy pressure.
-Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
-Experience in skills training and job placement schemes.
-Experience in developing and managing livelihood programmes.
-Experience related to building small scale infrastructure, WASH and agriculture programmes.
-Knowledge and understanding of cross cutting issues such as protection, gender and environmental issues an added advantage.
-Possession of a valid driving license.
-The incumbent will be required to travel in UNRWA areas of operations in the West Bank Field.

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 18 May 2013. No applications will be considered beyond this date.
-The duration of the contract will be One year.
-Appointment to this post is subject to probationary period six months duration. Upon
satisfactory completion of this period, contract will be extended.
-Upon satisfactory completion of this period, appointment will be confirmed subject to continuing
need for the post.
-UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer.
-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.
-UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment.

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