Posting Title:Assistant Projects Officer, LDC, Band E, Gaza Field Office (Local), E
Job Code Title:Asst Projects Ofr
Department/ Office:UNRWA -  Planning
Duty Station:GAZA
Posting Period:8 November 2020-22 November 2020
Job Opening number:20-HRE--144353-R-GAZA (E)
Staffing Exercise ID:N/A

Org. Setting and Reporting
 In this role, the incumbent reports to Project Team Leader.
 Responsibilities
 In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

Assists the Projects Office team in identifying and reviewing project needs for the assigned portfolio, coordinates with the concerned department in drafting project proposals and maintains proper documentation and sharing of information as per the practices adopted by the team,
Coordinates and follows up - for the assigned portfolio - on project implementation with the programme and concerned service departments and in reporting to the concerned team members at the Projects Office any delays or problems hindering the implementation of projects
Coordinates with the concerned department in drafting project progress and final reports. Organizes regular and ad-hoc meetings; prepares of minutes of meetings and summaries of actions to be taken; tracking of progress on planned issues; follow -up with focal points
Monitors and controls financial expenditure of projects in coordination with the Administrative Officers of the programme and service departments, the Field Finance Officer and HQ Finance Department. Assists the Projects Office team in developing alternative plans in coordination with the departments to utilize balance of funds remaining after the completion of projects
Assists the Projects Office during donor/s visits and special requests
Performs such other duties as may be assigned

Competencies
 Excellent report writing skills;
Proven ability in establishing effective internal work relationships at all levels and in coordination;
Ability to work under pressure;
 
Education
 A university degree in industrial engineering or civil engineering with documented practical experience in project development and project cycle management. Candidates with master degree or higher diploma in the field of project management and related public administration will be prioritized.
 
Work Experience
Three years of direct relevant experience on administering projects & reporting to donors and working with international organizations
 
Languages
Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic
 
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
 
Special Notice
Contract Type & Duration:
Limited Duration Contract for 1 year; renewable; Appointment subject to funding confirmation.

Conditions of service:
The monthly basic salary shall be US$ 1,448.30 at band “E”.  An existing LDC 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 status to accept the new LDC appointment.

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.

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 professionals wishing to make a change.
UNRWA’s strategic objectives

The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. In line with this mission, the Agency works towards five strategic outcomes: (a) Palestine refugee rights under international law are protected and promoted; (b) Palestine refugee health is protected and disease burden is reduced; (c) school-age children complete quality, equitable and inclusive basic education; (d) Palestine refugee capabilities are strengthened for increased livelihood opportunities; and (e) Palestine refugees are able to meet their basic human needs of food, shelter and environmental health. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions.

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

General Information:
This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates on LDC and external candidates.
As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.
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.

N.B: The incumbents might be asked –when there is a need- to work on a part-time basis (not less than 50% of normal working hours).

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