Community Engagement and Accountability Officer- For Internal and External Candidates- Limited Duration Contract (LDC)/ Band G "Step 1"- Projects Office Band (G)

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. 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 Community Engagement and Accountability Officer is based at the West Bank Field Office and reports directly to the Deputy Director of Programmes (DDUA/P.). The position provides technical and strategic guidance to the Front Office. The CEA Officer provides functional and administrative supervision to the Community Feedback and Complaints (CFM) Admin Coordinator and provides technical supervision to the departmental and field‑level AAP focal points (via leading the monthly AAP field-level working group). The CEA Officer will in the future supervise the Information and Knowledge Management Officer as well as the Communication with Communities Officer. The incumbent: (i) Title of Supervisor FRONT OFFICE / Deputy Director (Programmes) (ii) Title of Supervisee/s: a. CFM Admin Coordinator b. AAP departmental Focal Points (functional supervision only) c. Information and Knowledge Management Officer d. Communication with Communities Officer

A) Anticipated outputs The CEA Officer is responsible for ensuring systematic, coherent, and feasible implementation of AAP across the West Bank Field Office. The expected outputs include: 1. Strategic lead for AAP planning, implementation, and coordination - Leads the development, implementation and regular review of the field-level AAP Action Plan across programmes - Ensures field-level plan aligns with organizational priorities, community‑identified needs, conflict‑sensitive analysis, and humanitarian accountability standards. - Chairs and coordinates the AAP field-level Working Group and ensures regular monthly meetings, documentation, and follow‑up actions. - Technically and strategically supports Front Office on field-wide AAP institutionalization - Represents UNRWA in inter‑agency AAP coordination forums as required. 2. Community Engagement and Participation - Provides strategic and technical guidance to field office and area staff, including programme teams, on designing and implementing community participation mechanisms, including consultations, dialogues, town halls, and advisory structures, which are safe, inclusive and culturally accepted. 3. Information sharing and communication - Provides strategic guidance to programmes and communications teams to ensure clear, actionable, accessible information‑sharing practices across all communities. - Reviews and advises on communication with communities planning, materials and communication channels in close coordination with the Public Information Office (PIO) 4. Complaints and feedback to action - Ensures that community feedback and complaints collected through the CFM and other engagement channels are systematically reviewed and translated into context adapted- programmatic responses. - Supports senior management by producing concise analytical briefs summarizing community feedback trends, participation insights, risks, and recommended actions. 5. Organizational learning and capacity strengthening - Acts as a change management lead to promote accountability driven organizational culture shifts and supports- departments in integrating AAP principles into workflows, planning, and monitoring processes. - Supports PSO in integration of AAP in UNRWA WBFO funding proposals and response plans. - Advises HR, MEAL, and programme management on AAP capacity development needs, contributing technical content and guidance 6.Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor B) Nature and level of external and internal contacts - Provides regular advisory support to the Deputy Director of Programmes and senior management on AAP related- priorities and implications for programme adaptation. - Works closely with the CFM Admin Coordinator to ensure coherence between feedback collection, analysis, and follow -up as well as quality control. Acts as the back-up during absences of the CFM Admin Coordinator. - Chairs and coordinates the cross departmental- AAP Working Group composed of mid-level and frontline AAP focal points. - Engages regularly with programme chiefs, area chiefs, PSO, Protection, Gender and Disability Inclusion, and PIO staff to promote integrated and contextualized AAP implementation. - Represents the organization in relevant inter-agency AAP coordination mechanisms as required. - In close coordination with area chiefs and camp and community service officers (CCSOs), and AAP focal points, directly engages with community representatives, leaders, and existing community structures to support meaningful and safe participation C) Managerial responsibilities - Supervision of the CFM Admin Coordinator - Provides technical leadership and supervision of the AAP focal points - Supervision of future AAP positions as may be assigned

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.in addition to: i. Analyzing, Strategic Thinking Communicating, Relating and Networking iii. Planning and Organizing iv. Problem solving, Coping with Pressure and Setbacks v. Applying Technical Expertise vi. Integrity

A Master university degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, Communication, Public Administration, Human Rights, or a related field

Not available.

Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A “yes” answer doesn’t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. -A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in humanitarian or development contexts, with demonstrated experience in community engagement, accountability, participatory programming, protection, CFM management, MEAL, or related areas is required - Proven experience in leading cross departmental coordination and supporting organizational change processes is required. - Demonstrated experience working with community feedback and complaints mechanisms and translating community inputs into programmatic decisions. - Strong understanding of local cultural, social, and political dynamics and experience guiding context appropriate and culturally/gender/inclusion sensitive engagement approaches. - Previous experience working with national or international NGOs or UN entities is desirable.

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult

https://languages.un.org

for details).

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Required Languages

Language

Reading

Writing

Listening

Speaking

English

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

Arabic

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

UN Level II

- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which will be followed by a competency-based interview.

Type of Contract: Limited Duration Contract (LDC), Band G. step"01" The Limited Duration Contract applies to external candidates and UNRWA internal candidates on LDC. Duration of Contract: Until 31/May/2027 - with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need. Grade & Salary: LDC- Band G Step"01" monthly basic salary ranges JOD (1,569.20) Other Benefits: Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave pro-rated to the duration of the contract where less than one year, and family allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits: -2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service. -Maternity Leave, upon meeting eligibility requirements. -2 weeks paternity leave. upon meeting eligibility requirements. This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates on LDC contract and external candidates. Only candidates residing in West Bank or Jerusalem, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance ofwork permit in West Bank/ Jerusalem, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates of the underrepresented gender to assist the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post in the future should suitable vacancies become available. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under "Category" RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade. Please find below the link to a video that guides applicants on how to apply to Job Openings: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MH-IYA6Y8kxA1fgao5qyTV8VwNajgx4u/view? usp=sharing Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered. The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List, or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework. 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/

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. 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 applicants from under-represented groups. At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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