Org. Setting and Reporting

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. Associate Project Officer reports to Head, Housing and Camp Improvement

Responsibilities

– Study the signed REPAC agreements and acquaint himself/herself with the specific conditions, ramifications, and requirements in the REPAC Programme areas and within UNRWA Headquarters and Field Offices, in order to provide technical support and advise to the overall REPAC Programme through the supervisor, Head, Housing and Camp Improvement, Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Department (ICID) in HQ Amman. – Support in the development of selection criteria for the selection of fields and camps for future REPAC projects. Develop selection criteria for individual projects, conduct and assist ICIP, UNRWA, HQA and FICIP in Fields in the selection of individual projects according to the developed set of selection criteria as well as documentation of the selection process. – Conduct the technical assessment of priority projects along with FICIP ensuring that selected projects are feasible. Provide technical support and follow up on the development of Camp Improvement Plan (CIP) in different camps and ensuring the successful application of participatory approach during planning and implementation phase. – Review and advise ICID-HQA in the preparation of detailed time, cost, and financing schedules, regularly updated for the proper technical and financial implementation of the projects. – Prepare ICID-HQA disbursement requests to KfW, including project expenditure, reconciliation and expenditure forecasts. – Develop status reports and presentations based on your monitoring, assessment of works and discussion with FICIPs highlighting technical and financial progress, challenges, risks… etc. for REPAC projects in respective Fields. Prepare technical documents/reports for KFW missions and participate in technical discussions with KfW in respective Fields. – Regularly carry out technical monitoring visits to the individual projects in respective Fields and participate in technical meetings and prepare reports accordingly. – Provide ICID-HQA input to REPAC reports such as semi-annual, annual, and final reports; coordinate and review the Fields report and coordinate with the respective field offices to ensure their timely input for the elaboration of reports; compile needed information and in case of inconsistencies, request clarification to the fields; ensure a uniform quality of the different reports. – Review the future REPAC (KFW) proposals prepared by respective Fields, technically and financially, and provide support to ICID-HQA in finalizing the proposals. – Provide technical advice to FICIP for the sustainable operation and maintenance of the completed KFW projects in the respective fields. – Provide technical advice and support to FICIP in respective fields with relevant authorities to facilitate the implementation of the projects. – Provide technical support to UNRWA’s Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programme (ICIP) in the preparation and execution of the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF). – Any other duties as required by the project.

Competencies

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. – Excellent communication and presentation skills – Excellent report drafting skills. – Ability to develop clear goals and identify priority activities and assignments. – Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff and outside collaborators including community; ability to interact effectively and with discretion with colleagues and external partners of differing levels of seniority and different professional and cultural backgrounds. – Familiarity with project cycle management. – Understanding of budgetary requirements and planning. – Knowledge of development principles, issues, and concepts. – Ability to follow up on issues actively. For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

Education

University degree in civil or environmental engineering or urban planning

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least 8 years of relevant professional experience in the field of project management and coordination and construction and/or environmental management is required. Flexibility to travel to remote project sites in respective Fields offices (Lebanon, Gaza and other countries), is required Preferred experience in community driven participatory planning and community engagements. Preferable experience in social management, occupational health, and safety is desirable. Acquaintance with environmental and social risks related to above interventions sectors and respective international (World Bank, IFC, UN) risk management standards is desirable Experience and knowledge of KfW’s financial cooperation procedures is desirable Working experience in developing countries is desirable. University degree in civil or environmental engineering or urban planning is required Are you currently residing in Duty station. Please specify your current location is required.

Languages

Excellent command in written and spoken English and Arabic

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Type of Contract: Limited Duration Contract (LDC), Band F. The Limited Duration Contract applies to external candidates and UNRWA internal candidates on LDC. Duration of Contract: 1 year- with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need. Grade & Salary: LDC- Band F monthly basic salary starting JOD 1,057.70 Other Benefits: Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave pro-rated to the duration of the contract where less than one year, and family allowance (if applicable). This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Jordan, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA’s online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under “Category” RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade. Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered. The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups. At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA) DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR REQUEST MONEY FROM CANDIDATES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING, ONBOARDING). UNRWA DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.