Needed Chief Field Relief & Social Services Programme

Vacancy Announcement

Chief Field Relief & Social Services Programme

Vacancy Announcement Number

JF/47/2019

Contract Status

Option One:-

Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years (applies to internal candidates on Fixed-Term contract only); including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need

Benefits

Grade 20, Monthly Salary from JD 1,392.300 Fils Plus SOA 89.32% of the basic salary. Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency) & medical insurance. Dependency allowance is subject to eligibility.

Contract Status

Option Two:-

Limited Duration Contract for 1 year (applies to externalcandidates and internal candidates on LDC); renewable; Appointment subject to funding confirmation.

Benefits

• LDC: Band “H”/ S 2 Monthly salary JD 2,568.300Fils.
• Contract Status: 1 year (Extendable) subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the continuing need for the post).
• Other benefits include medical insurance and annual leave and dependency allowance (if applicable).

Department

Relief & Social Services

Duty Station

Jordan Field Office

Issue Date

16 June 2019

Deadline for Applications

15 July 2019

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 women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

Place in the Organisation

The incumbent reports to the Director of UNRWA Affairs or Operations. This reporting line is realized through the Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs or Operations (Programmes), who has authority for day-to-day supervision of programmes in the Field of operation. The Director of Relief and Social Services (HQ) Amman is responsible for ensuring the achievement of professional, policy and technical standards, in line with the strategic direction of the programme. To realize this, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring consultation with and approval of the Programme Director on significant programmatic matters.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures the incumbent is responsible for:

· Manages and supervises the Agency’s Relief and Social Services Programme in the Field to which he/she is assigned in compliance with UNRWA’s overall policies; develops, administers, and monitors the programme’s activities; approves the annual work plan, recommends the budget and controls the Programme’s financial and other resources; advises on the Agency’s Relief and Social Services activities and proposes changes to policies;

· Assesses priorities of disadvantaged refugees in the Field and evaluates appropriateness and effectiveness of the Programme’s services; proposes areas of intervention, including implementation methods and related activities to meet refugees’ needs; guides the process of project development through recommending projects and supervising the implementation of projects;

· Supervises the Relief and Social Services sub-programmes, including the Social Safety Net Programme (SSNP); controls the eligibility for admission to the sub-programmes and approves various forms of social assistance;

· Approves eligibility for registration; supervises maintenance of refugees records and family files, and preparation of related statistics;

· Guides the Programme’s human resources and provides needs based technical training;

· Conducts surveys; plans and supervises emergency programmes as and when necessary;

· Co-ordinates on multi-sectoral activities with the Agency’s other Programme Departments; liaises and co-ordinates activities with other UN agencies, private institutions, and governmental and non-governmental organizations involved in providing relief and social services to the refugee community in the field of operation; briefs delegations representing donor governments, NGOs and media on RSS services;

· Serves as a member of the Field Contracts Committee, Field Property Survey Board and the Micro-credit Community Support Programme (MCSP) Loan Approving Committee;

· Performs such other duties as may be assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· An advanced university degree in social sciences, public administration, management or other related field.

· At least ten years of experience in relief services and/or social development programmes, of which five years should be in management, preferably in a supervisory position in a similar programme.

· Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

Competencies

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a team environment and with colleagues, people of diverse backgrounds, culture and nationalities, outside collaborators including NGOs, academia, private sector and government departments;

· Creativity and ability to take initiative;

· Ability to work under pressure and make sound judgments;

· Planning, analytical and organization skills;

· Professional negotiation and leadership skills;

· Experience in conducting training courses; ability to present data and information in a clear and constructive way.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:

https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

· The incumbent will be required to reside in the field to which assigned and to travel in the Agency’s area of operations in the Middle East.

· Possession of a valid driving license is required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of the socio-economic conditions of the Palestine refugees.

EQUIVALENCY:

When the minimum requirements are not fully met, Field Director for Field Area staff and Director of Human Resources for Headquarters Area staff, in consultation with the concerned supervisor may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience.

NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received throughhttp://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews, please visit:https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI”

General Information

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates.

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 work environment.

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.

On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self attestation, confirming that they have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.