Data Operator at Microfinance Department

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY

FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST

UNRWA

UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.7 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic.  UNRWA is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life.  UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 29,000 staff.   Most of these staff is refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities - as teachers, doctors, nurse or social workers. UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:

Data Operator at Microfinance Department

for All areas

Place in the Organisation

The incumbent of this post reports to the Branch Manager and is responsible for processing loan applications and performing administrative functions within the set guidelines and procedures.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

·         Enters loan applications data using the applicable management Information System; maintains, modifies and updates loans and client’s data including legal cases;

·         Reviews and checks data to verify precision: informs his/her supervisor of discrepancies and makes the required corrective action as instructed;

·         Inquires and generates reports, statistical information and tabular statements; makes copies and distributes as per the disbursement process and procedures;

·         Maintains master copies of forms, loan agreements, distribution lists and follows up on their update as necessary;

·         Maintains the archiving system including ensuring security and easy retrieval of information and forms;

·         Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

·         Successful completion of a two-year post-secondary diploma in business and office practice, computer science or other related discipline.

·         A minimum of two years of experience in data entry and processing in a computerized environment.

·         Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Arabic.

Desirable Qualifications

Not applicable.

Competencies

·             Excellent knowledge of MS-Office Access and other databases;

·             Ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload;

·             Attention to detail;

·             Ability to organize and plan own work;

·             Knowledge of business ethics.

EQUIVALENCY

When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Field Director of UNRWA Operations may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience.

NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Not applicable.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.

General Information

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. 

This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. First priority will be given to fully qualified staff members; second priority to fully qualified external Palestine refugee applicants. An internal candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will retain his/her current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable Area Staff Rules.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff is expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staffs are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

Date of issue: 21 Feb 2017