Org. Setting and Reporting

• Title of Supervisor: Protection and Neutrality Team leader (hierarchically), Associate Protection Coordinator (technical)

• Title of Supervisee/s: None

• Working conditions: Office environment with access to telephone, PC and other automation equipment, internet, and intranet. Frequent local travel will be required.

Responsibilities

In accordance with the Agency policies and procedures and under the technical supervision and guidance of the Associate Protection Coordinator, the incumbent shall assist the Protection and Humanitarian Principles Unit, in providing legal assistance and advice on matters related to protection of Palestine refugees. Ensure the protection of Palestine Refugees is met through the application of International and National Law, relevant UN protection standards, and Inter-Agency Standing Committees, by keeping abreast of legislative political, social, economic, and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and in contact with Palestine refugee affairs.

Under the technical supervision of the Associate Protection Coordinator, the Associate Protection Legal Aid Officer (ALAO) is responsible for:

(1) Support in designing and co-coordinating the implementation of one roving Legal Clinic providing legal aid services to Palestine Refugees in four area of UNRWA operations in South and North Amman, Zarqa and Irbid, through:
a. Providing on-spot individual legal counselling to Palestine Refugees and particularly Palestine Refugees from Syria (PRS) with Protection concerns.
b. Manage a caseload of individuals in need of legal aid services, registering, documenting, referring cases, perform case conferencing as relevant using existing platforms, follow up with service provision from partners.
c. Provide regular written updates on key issues and concerns expressed by Palestine Refugees, including providing support to individual legal protection cases on SGBV and child protection, refoulement, and expulsion and other protection incidents.
d. Is responsible to design and facilitate outreach activities, including Focus group discussions, consultations with communities. as per project requirements.
e. Ensure accurate and timely report to regular and ad-hoc reporting mechanisms with the utmost quality, including, inter-alia, bi-weekly updates, quarterly legal protection reports, project’s reports, evaluation reports, activity reports (including training and awareness sessions).

(2) Contribute to protection monitoring, data collection and analysis, dissemination of information, build capacities and advocacy effort:
a. Contribute or lead in the design and implementation of high-quality analysis, surveys questionnaires and research and assessments for protection monitoring.
b. Design, Develop and facilitate at an expert level capacity building exercises to UNRWA staff on legal aspects associated with protection concerns, e.g., trainings, facilitate legal protection sessions, field missions as required.
c. Contribute to implementing the advocacy priorities, including through the drafting of high-quality interventions letters to be addressed to duty bearers, briefings and talking points for key stakeholders, field visits of key actors.
d. Promote intersectionality within UNRWA and within the Protection team, ensuring mainstreaming and integrating programming with gender, Gender Based Violence, Child Protection, Humanitarian Principles and Disability and Inclusion sub-sectors.
e. Contribute to networking within protection and legal protection actors community in Jordan, represent the protection unit in relevant coordination platforms as requested.

(3) Executes administrative and office work related to the post and any other tasks as assigned by the line manager.

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations inside and outside the Agency.
• Excellent presentation skills, and organization skills coupled with demonstrated ability to prioritize and work under pressure to deliver quality services under tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills and problem-solving skills underpinned by the ability to evaluate information from a variety of sources and identify trends of a humanitarian and protection dimension, resourceful with the ability to assess all issues adequately to protect clients and preserve the confidentiality of sensitive information obtained throughout the course of work and complete projects.
• Possess a sound judgment and a strong oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic and ability to draft/edit a variety of reports, studies, and other correspondence in English.
• Articulate, politically aware while remaining neutral and impartial and discreet at all times. And take responsibility for incorporating the UN standards, rules and regulations.
• Willing to learn from others, and ability to work independently or in collaboration with colleagues to achieve the agency goals and enjoy team spirit.
• Communicate and draft perfectly both Arabic and English.
• Proven computer literacy, including demonstrated working knowledge of standard Microsoft software applications.
• Valid driving license to accommodate local travels in Amman, Irbid and Zarqa.

Education

• University degree in law from a reputable accredited university,

Work Experience

• Minimum Four years of relevant work experience as a lawyer, preferably in a UN agency, National or International Non-Governmental Organization (I/NGO), governmental entities, or civil society organization; previous experience as a legal officer for refugees and migrants is an advantage. is required

• Proof of recognized admission and practice of law in Jordan. is required

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken communication and Drafting skills: Fluent Arabic and Excellent English.

Assessment

• Technical Test
• Competency-based Interview

Special Notice

Contract Status:
Limited Duration Contract for 12 months with the possibility of further extension, subject to
the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.

Benefits:
LDC Band “F” Monthly Salary JD 1,057.70 Other benefits include medical insurance.
Dependency allowance is subject to eligibility.

Department/Office: Protection and Humanitarian Principles Unit
Duty Station: Amman/Jordan field office.

Desirable Qualifications:
• Previous experience on humanitarian Legal protection sector.
• Advanced degree in Law with specialization in public international law namely human rights and/ or refugee law
• Demonstrate very good knowledge and understanding of national and international legal framework and practical procedural experience in relation to Palestine refugee protection issues.
• Previous experience with the Palestine refugee situation in the political and legal context.
• Familiarity with the UN system and practices.
• Provided very good understanding of the context of Palestine refugees and UNRWA
operations.

Equivalency:
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may
exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant
academic qualifications and progressive relevant work experience.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not
considered an acceptable combination.

General Information:
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• 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.
• Since the Vacancy is an Area Staff post, the Agency will not provide coverage for relocation
costs.
• UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
• A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and that successful candidates may be
appointed to the same post. In the case of multiple or recurring posts, that a roster will be
created from which the candidates will be selected for appointment.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Applications from UNRWA staff member who had been demoted with deferred eligibility
for promotion will not be considered.
• Applications from Staff members who were recipients under the Early Voluntary Retirement
or Exceptional Voluntary Separation Schemes will not be considered.
• Applications from Internal candidate serving for less than one year in your current post will
not be considered.
• The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a
lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or to change the
contract Modality.
• A candidate is not eligible for consideration if he or she was short-listed and found not
suitable for the same post within the previous 12 months unless the post description has since
been altered by 30% or more, as determined by ODCS.

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.