اونروا | Statistician/Researcher
الوصف الوظيفي
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
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.
Type of Appointment Limited Duration Contract “LDC”
Deadline for Application 29 August 2012
Vacancy Announcement Number 09-08-2012
Grade Band “F“
Department/Division Office of Director of UNRWA Operations
JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate is responsible to Field Programme Support Officer.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:
-Analyses and reports statistical data of socio-economic nature, as gathered from national research
institutes as well as relevant data on UNRWA regular and emergency programmes in the relevant Field through standard statistical software (e.g. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences-SPSS);
-Assists in the production and design of tabulations and questionnaires, determines sampling method for questionnaires and produces necessary charts and graphs for internal reports and studies as required in relations with HQ, donors and other UN Agencies;
-Statistically analyses data gathered through questionnaires, focus groups and other Programme related data using tools like: data cleaning, standardization/categorizing of collected data, statistical graphics and indices, and SPSS;
-Conducts structured and semi-structured interviews and facilities Focus Group Discussions during filed studies;
-Coordinates with representatives of research institutes for completion of studies and maintains regular contacts with national institutes of statistics and other UN Agencies;
-Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
-A university degree in statistics, economics, applied mathematics or a related social or management science discipline with a significant statistical, quantitative analysis and research methods component.
-At least four years experience in the application of statistical knowledge in an operational, academic or government research context.
-Excellent command of spoken and written English.
-Proven statistical and ability to process statistical data using SPSS or other statistical packages;
-Excellent computer knowledge and skills in the use of SPSS and/or other statistical, spreadsheet or graphics software;
-Familiarity with academic institutions, UN Agencies/International Organizations and Palestinian Central Bureau of Statics (PCBS);
-Ability to work under pressure and within a team.
-It’s desirable to have in-depth knowledge of UNRWA’s operations and programmes in the oPt.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
-Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $1397.20 ; plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 8.82%).
-Contract Duration: twelve 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
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.
Statistician/Researcher
Location Gaza FieldType of Appointment Limited Duration Contract “LDC”
Deadline for Application 29 August 2012
Vacancy Announcement Number 09-08-2012
Grade Band “F“
Department/Division Office of Director of UNRWA Operations
ملاحظة هامة1 :التقدم لهذه الوظيفة يتم فقط من خلال زيارة الرابط التالي ولن يقبل اي طلب من الا من خلاله لتعبئة طلب من خلال الموقع الضغط هنا
JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate is responsible to Field Programme Support Officer.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:
-Analyses and reports statistical data of socio-economic nature, as gathered from national research
institutes as well as relevant data on UNRWA regular and emergency programmes in the relevant Field through standard statistical software (e.g. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences-SPSS);
-Assists in the production and design of tabulations and questionnaires, determines sampling method for questionnaires and produces necessary charts and graphs for internal reports and studies as required in relations with HQ, donors and other UN Agencies;
-Statistically analyses data gathered through questionnaires, focus groups and other Programme related data using tools like: data cleaning, standardization/categorizing of collected data, statistical graphics and indices, and SPSS;
-Conducts structured and semi-structured interviews and facilities Focus Group Discussions during filed studies;
-Coordinates with representatives of research institutes for completion of studies and maintains regular contacts with national institutes of statistics and other UN Agencies;
-Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
-A university degree in statistics, economics, applied mathematics or a related social or management science discipline with a significant statistical, quantitative analysis and research methods component.
-At least four years experience in the application of statistical knowledge in an operational, academic or government research context.
-Excellent command of spoken and written English.
-Proven statistical and ability to process statistical data using SPSS or other statistical packages;
-Excellent computer knowledge and skills in the use of SPSS and/or other statistical, spreadsheet or graphics software;
-Familiarity with academic institutions, UN Agencies/International Organizations and Palestinian Central Bureau of Statics (PCBS);
-Ability to work under pressure and within a team.
-It’s desirable to have in-depth knowledge of UNRWA’s operations and programmes in the oPt.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
-Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $1397.20 ; plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 8.82%).
-Contract Duration: twelve 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
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.
الأونروا هي منظمة تابعة للأمم المتحدة، وهي منظمة تفترض من موظفيها الالتزام بأعلى معايير الاستقامة والحياد والنزاهة. ويشمل ذلك احترام مبادئ حقوق الإنسان واحترام التنوع وتبني الوسائل غير العنيفة في حل كافة أشكال النزاعات. المتوقع من موظفي الأونروا أن يقوموا بدعم هذه القيم في كافة الأوقات، سواء في أماكن العمل أم خارجه. إن أولئك الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالالتزام الكامل وغير المشروط بهذه القيم هم فقط الذين ينبغي أن يتقدموا بطلباتهم للعمل لدى الأونروا
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
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اونروا | Statistician/Researcher
آخر موعد للتقديم
29 - Aug - 2012
المكان
قطاع غزة
نوع الوظيفة
دوام كامل
المستوى المهني
متوسط الخبرة
الدرجة العلمية
البكالوريوس
الخبرة
بدون خبرة
التصنيف
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