Deadline for Applications: 31 January, 2020

Contract Status Duration 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

Contract status Duration. Option Two: Limited Duration Contract for 1 year (applies to external candidates and internal candidates on LDC); renewable; Appointment subject to funding confirmation.

Vacancy Announcement Number VN/WB/011/2020/X

Duty Station & Department Bethlehem Branch- Microfinance Department

The main responsibilities include:

In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

• Supervises and monitors the activities of the Loan Officers working with specific loan products within the Branch Office to ensure that they meet the quality standards and product targets;
• Visits the business of the potential clients/applicants to evaluate their assets, working capital, cash flow, income, business and family reputation and financial reliability; makes recommendations that should be appropriate to ensure minimum credit risk;
• Trains Loan Officers and provides technical advice and guidance through regular meetings and ongoing review of their activities to ensure that they are competent and skilled to do their jobs;
• Promotes the programme in his/her designated district of responsibility in order to open new market opportunities to increase product outreach to the optimum level;
• Ensures that clients comply with necessary legal and contractual procedures and complete their obligations to provide the required legal collaterals;
• Follows up due and late repayments with Loan Officers/Agents, through group meetings and individual counselling in order to solve credit and performance problems in the field.
• Generates monthly progress and performance reports in the area s/he supervises in order to provide managers with up-to-date performance details.
• Performs other related duties or assignments as directed.

Conditions of service

Option One: Fixed Term Appointment, Grade 13 Monthly basic salary JD 928.8 Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable).

Option Two: Limited Duration Contract (LDC- Band ML4A) Monthly basic salary USD1019.60 depending on the professional knowledge and experience. Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave pre-rated to the duration of the contract where less than one year, and family allowance (if applicable).

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education: A university degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or Accounting. Training in sales, marketing, finance, community or economic development.

Work experience: At least three years of satisfactory professional work experience with a supervisory role in management, administration or development of financial administration of loan programme, two of which at least should have been in a related field work.

Language(s): Good knowledge of written and spoken English and Arabic.

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent skills in using standard computer software;
• Representational skills including communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills;
• Ability in setting basic goals and strong analytical skills;
• Proven management and leadership skills and basic goal setting;
• Advanced understanding of policies, procedures and work methods.
• Intermediate understanding of local laws and regulations.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with responsibility.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants should be resident of Bethlehem Governorate.

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience in income generation activity and revolving loan schemes.

Additional Information:

• Possession of a valid driving license is required, as the incumbent of this post is required to travel frequently in the field in performance of his/her duties.
• Willingness to work beyond working hours.

How to apply:

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted

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