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 directly to Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs (Programmes) to support and coordinate programme and project planning processes within the assigned field; and to the Chief, Evaluation Division on evaluation activities agreed with the field office during annual planning processes.
Responsibilities – Supports programme, project and emergency appeal planning processes and provides input, within the context of relevant Agency strategic planning frameworks, into field level strategic plans and annual operational plans; builds Field capacity to assess, deliver, monitor, report on and evaluate Field interventions; – Manages the application of Programme Cycle Management (PCM) in his/her respective field; provides support to Programme Chiefs in carrying out all phases of PCM with due focus on project management; facilitates results-based programme plans built on evidence from evaluations and assessments and using theories of change and logical frameworks; incorporates efficient use of inputs, outcome, output and activity indicators; oversees the reporting and analysis of results data through the Agency Results Based Monitoring system, contributing to quarterly Field level management reviews, semi-annual Agency-wide results reviews and annual Agency-wide and Field specific results reporting; – Assists the DDUA/P in coordination of all programmes in the field, including health, education, relief and social services and microfinance, through an integrated and cohesive programme management framework; – Provides guidance to the Field Office to enhance quality of project design and management and ensure effective results through capacity and skill development; manages PCM and other training courses; – Integrates cross-cutting themes (gender, protection, livelihoods social inclusion) with fieldspecific programme planning process; – Manages decentralized evaluations at the field level and supports centralized evaluations Agency-wide;
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. Default managerial competencies may apply. Formulating Strategies and Concepts Planning and Organizing Relating and Networking Creating and Innovating Applying Technical Expertise For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un. org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI Education Advanced university degree in programme management, public or business administration, social sciences, or any related subject.
Job Specific Qualifications Work Experience A minimum of eight years’ experience in programme or project management, including a minimum of four years international experience at a senior level is required.
A minimum of 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. Sound knowledge of results-based management of humanitarian and development assistance programmes, as well as monitoring and evaluation is required.
Languages Excellent command of written and spoken English.
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. The incumbent may be required to travel to UNRWA area of operations.
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.
A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for an appointment to the same post or a similar post.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
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
To start the application process, applicants are required to register at https://careers.un.org/lbw/Home.aspx go to Department and choose UNRWA for UNRWA posts. Only applications received through https://careers.un.org/lbw/Home.aspx will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted via e-mail only.
Link to TJO is: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=186217&Lang=en-US