Vacancy Announcement

Protection Associate, LDC Band “E”/ S1 (Limited Duration Contract)

Deadline for Applications: 6 February, 2020 
Contract Type & Duration: Limited Duration Contract for 12 months.
Vacancy Announcement Number: VN/WB/015/2020/X 
Duty Station & Department: Field Office Jerusalem/ Relief & Social Services Dep.

The main responsibilities include:

• Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Child and Family Protection Program Manager, the incumbent will be accountable and responsible for the implementation of activities under the project: “Promoting Gender Equity within UNRWA Schools, Health Clinics, and Relief & Social Services”.
• Support activities related to the development of training materials
• Coordinate with other partner Programs the implementation of the Projects’ activities.
• Support the Project Manager in the preparation of work plans, workshops updates and the project donor report.
• Assist in monitoring implementation of activities to achieve project outcomes and according to the budget.
• Provide administrative and logistics support required for the successful implementation of project activities.
• Undertake duty travel for project implementation purposes.
• Assistance with the development of contextualised case work/management standard operating procedures
• Translation of project documents and presentations;
• Provide regular technical support to gender focal points and other relevant staff, including convening regular meetings with Gender Focal Points to discuss their activities and identify solutions to challenges faced;
• Participate in other gender related coordination mechanisms such as the GBV sub-working group and the UNRWA Gender Task Force, as requested;
• Develop, with the Integrated Protection Mainstreaming Working Group and the gender focal points, action plans for the identified priorities, monitor their implementation, and coordinate reporting;
• Undertake and maintain service mapping;
• In coordination and consultation with Protection and programme colleagues, develop and deliver protection trainings;
• Document lessons learned from interventions, emerging best practices and knowledge management capacities;
• Participate in the development and production of communication materials (leaflets, posters, brochures) to raise awareness on the Project’s objectives and outreach to the community;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of service

• Monthly basic salary JD 944.80. Other benefits include:
• Dependency Allowances payable and other benefits+ (Medical Insurance) & Currency Adjustment Factor.

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education University degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Science, Social Work, Political Affairs, Gender Studies, or a related field.

Work Experience Five years of relevant work experience in protection/gender mainstreaming and or managing protection/gender interventions.                                                                                      Experience in programme management and understanding of monitoring and evaluation. Previous experience managing or providing technical support-supervision to frontline workers delivering protection services.

Language(s) Excellent command of written and spoken English, including capacity to translate large documents.

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Strong Leadership and inter personal skills
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Knowledge of participatory approaches.
• Knowledge of communication strategies and techniques.
• Able to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Strong computer skills: must be competent in the use of Windows, MS office programs (Word, Excel), and email programs.
• A valid driving license and willingness to drive an UNRWA vehicle throughout the West Bank

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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