Vacancy Announcement 
Human Resources Assistant (B)  ,  G 09         

Deadline for Applications 20 July 2020 Contract type & Duration 
 Fixed-term appointment of 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need of the post. 
Vacancy Announcement Number VN/WB/060/2020/X 
Duty Station & Department  Jerusalem Field Office - Human Resources Department 

How can you make a difference?

 You will be joining a team of around 4,000 staff in the West Bank Field Office working to foster the human development of some 800,000 registered Palestine refugees.   
  
 The incumbent is responsible to the Human Resources Officer (Entitlements) (HRO-ENT) Officer West Bank Field Office. 
 
 
The main responsibilities include: In accordance with Agency policy and procedure, the incumbent:

• Checks various human resources records, forms and tables for accuracy and initiates corrective action, as required; maintains and updates such records and other files and follows up, as necessary, and reviews documents and certificates as related to his/her section;
• Drafts routine correspondences, Personnel Action Forms and other forms;  collects and compiles information from files and prepares or assists in preparing and updating routine statistical and other periodic reports related to the functions of the relevant division/section;
• Maintains Temporary Assistance and Casual employees’ files and periodic evaluation reports for staff in his/her own section;
• Receives, registers and distributes incoming mail and dispatches outgoing mail; attends to the reproduction, collation and stapling of various documents and materials;
• Enters data on Human Resources Management (HRM) and Payroll System;
• Relieve his/her counterpart(s) in other divisions/sections;
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned 

 
Conditions of service

Monthly basic salary USD 959.80 - payable in JD at UN monthly exchange rate., plus an allowance of 1000 NIS payable in JD at UNRWA rate. Other benefits include:

• Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency).
• Dependency allowances (if applicable).
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Compulsory medical insurance. 

 
 To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education Successful completion of full secondary education; Two year post-secondary diploma in business and office practice or any other related discipline

( Preference will be given to BA Degree Holders)

Work experience At least three years of relevant experience in administrative or clerical work Language(s) Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic. 

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Demonstrated computer skills; good knowledge of databases, spreadsheets and other applications used by the Agency;
• Basic drafting skills in English;
• Good work Organizing skills;
• Ability to   work under tight deadlines and manage competing priorities;
• Ability  to work under pressure;
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Desirable qualifications:

• Good knowledge of UNRWA rules & regulations
• Driver’s Licenses  

Equivalency:  Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered if there will not be enough qualified candidates.

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.