Microfinance Career Management Specialist

 

1-Vacancy No. : 111/2012/X
2-Duty Station : Field Office Jerusalem
3-Department : Microfinance Department
4-Basic Salary : 982.7 JD that varies in accordance to the pay policies set by the Agency.
Other fringe benefits include provident fund & health insurance.

5-Allowances : Family Allowances payable up to 7 children and spouse.
An allowance of 1000 NIS payable in JD at UNRWA rate
An allowance of 35% as Special Occupational Allowance.

6-Qualifications:
-A university degree in economics, business administration, banking, development studies or other related discipline.
-Train the Trainer certification.
-At least six years experience in the application of knowledge in economics, business administration, banking, development studies, or in an adult-education training or microfinance operations environment.
-Fluency in both written and spoken English and Arabic.

Competencies
-Excellent skills in utilizing standard computer software.
-Representational skills including communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to conduct training courses, preferable in microfinance.
-Competency in formulating training curriculum.
-Flexible attitude and ability to work in a participatory and accountable manner in a busy office that values interpersonal and team skills.
-Ability to work independently, implement projects with colleagues and outside contractors and meet tight deadlines.
-Proven ability to exercise the initiative and resourcefulness necessary for prioritizing multiple clusters/components.
-Strong analytical skills.
-Knowledge of the microfinance environment.
-Ability to write coherently, concisely and accurately in English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced university degree in his/her field of specialization from a recognized university.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
-The incumbent will be required to travel regularly to the Agency’s areas of operations to achieve the work objectives of this job.
-The incumbent may be required to use UNRWA vehicles and should be in possession of a valid driving license.