اونروا | IT & Information Assistant

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 06-10-2011
Grade Band D
Department/Division Gender Initiative



MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate will:
-Design and manage user friendly data base system (intranet site) with real time remote access through different level security system to address the needs of UNRWA Gender Initiative activities and outputs.
-Perform standard analysis and produce output on regular basis as required.
-Provide monitoring reports for Gender Initiative Management on regular basis.
-Provide technical support and training on data management for Gender Initiative staff.
-Oversee the identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems.
-Build the capacity of computer trainers in the field.
-Actively participate in monitoring and evaluation processes.
-Performs such other duties as may be assigned

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
-University degree in Computer Science, Communication Engineering or related field.
-At least two years experience in the area of information systems applications development, programming and implementation;
-Experience in working on gender issues.
-Experience with various database development tools and packages in both client-server and web-based environments.
-Good command of spoken and written English.


CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
-Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary varies from $839.20 to $1257 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.
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