Unrwa | Operation Support Assistant

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

1-Vacancy No. : 017/2012/X
2-Duty Station : Field Office - Jerusalem
3-Department : Operations Support Officer Programme
4-Basic Salary : 691.6 JD
5-Allowances : Payable to spouse and up to seven children

6-Qualifications :
-A university degree, preferably in social science, political affairs, international relations, law or a related field
-At least two years of experience in humanitarian/relief emergency operations.
-Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic

7-Competencies
-Flexible, able to assess and analyse situations quickly, objectively and prudently;
-Ability to build and sustain effective work relationships with clients, partners and authorities to achieve common goals;
-Ability to counsel or deal with people who are in shock or suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder;
-Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural environment;
-Very good communication skills;
-Ability to work under pressure and within a team;
-Ability to make immediate decisions in dangerous situations, to ensure the safety and security of personnel;
-Articulate, politically aware while remaining impartial and discreet at all times

8-DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
(A) Experience with radio communication procedures;
(B) Experience working in humanitarian and human rights affairs;
(C) Possession of Jerusalem ID and a valid driving license for more than two years. The incumbent must be in possession to travel in the field during the performance of his/her duties.
(D) Knowledge of Hebrew

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 06 March 2012. No applications will be considered beyond this date.
-For further information, please call 0542168726 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.
-Priority will be given to qualified registered refugees.
-UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer.
-Priority will be given to qualified registered refugees.
-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