UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Org. Setting and Reporting
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 personnel wishing to make a change.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent of this post reports to the Head, Refugee Registration and Eligibility Services.
Responsibilities
In coordination with other colleagues in the Division, receives, checks, processes and responds to requests to verify registration status of Palestine refugees seeking asylum outside UNRWA’s fields of operation based on standard operating procedures, confirming compliance with UNRWA’s Registration Verification Manual, and ensuring the authentication
of all related information and documents.
Analyses information on received requests stored in UNRWA’s Registration Verification Database and produces regular reports and presentations for internal planning and external communication purposes.
Identifies, assesses and reports challenges faced by Palestine refugees in accessing civil registration and identity documents inside and outside UNRWA’s fields of operation.
Analyses information on legal status and respective documentation of registered Palestine refugees as stored in UNRWA’s Refugee Registration Information System, and produces regular reports and presentations for internal planning and external communication purposes.
Analyses population figures and previous periodical statistical reports on the trends and movement of refugee population.
Contributes to the development of strategies and innovative methods to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of registration verification operations.
Competencies
UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.
i. Applying Technical Expertise
ii. Analyzing
iii. Planning and Organizing
iv. Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
v. Following Instructions and Procedures
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
Education
An advanced degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in international law, demography, social statistics, social sciences, history, international affairs.
Job Specific Qualifications
Work Experience
At least three years of relevant work experience in humanitarian protection, academic research, refugee registration and/or demographic/population data management and refugees rights work in a large governmental or international organization is required.
Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, a candidate for an international posts must have at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport, or a national identity number, is required.
Knowledge of the status of Palestine refugees in international law is desirable
Languages
Good command of written and spoken English is required
Knowledge of Arabic language is desirable
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Type of Contract and duration: 2 years, with the possibility of further extension.
Applicants have to complete the Personal History Profile (PHP) in Inspira in order to be considered. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience as per the requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for a temporary appointment to the same post or a similar post.
Equivalency may apply.
NB: work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.
UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org
How to apply
Link to the Job Opening: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=199565&Lang=en-US