Senior Communication and Information Assistant-Protection and Neutrality-FOJ

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF & WORKS AGENCY

FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE

WEST BANK VACANCY NOTICE VN/WB/074/2017/X

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 06 October 2017

POSITION TITLE

Senior Communication and Information Assistant

Grade

12

DUTY STATION

Field Office Jerusalem

DEPARTMENT / DIVISION

Office of DUO/ Protection and Neutrality

1.   PLACE IN THE ORGANIZATION

The incumbent reports to the Access Officer, P-3.

2.•• RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

In accordance with established policy and procedures, the incumbent;

(A)    Is responsible, in cooperation with Operations staff, for maintaining continuity of communications with UNRWA staff in the West Bank, information on movement of staff, security incidents, access constraints and threats;

(B)    Oversees and operates the available radio and communication systems and telephone lines ensuring that incoming and outgoing messages are properly and promptly registered and incoming and transmitted as required;

(C)    Ensures that standard operating procedures and instructions from the Field Office for informing staff members in the field are followed up promptly and accurately;

(D)    Ensures that computerized logs of staff movements and incidents across the Field are properly maintained; reports on the occurring access problems and follows up with Operation Support Officers who liaise with the local authorities;

(E)    Ensures that records and lists of essential telephone numbers and contact information are properly updated, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information;

(F)     Maintains contact with the UNDSS Communication Room in the West Bank, liaising on regular intervals;

(G)    Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

3.• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Academic and Professional qualifications

A university degree in social sciences, communications, English, business or any other related field.

Experience

At least four years of combined experience in communications and clerical work.

Language

Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

4.•• COMPETECIES

(i)       Maturity, ability to manage stress and maintain confidentiality;

(ii)     Sound judgment and positive attitude;

(iii)    Computer literate.

5. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

(i)       Knowledge of UN policies and procedures;

(ii)     Knowledge of Hebrew language

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

(A)    Possession of a valid driving license;

(B)    Good knowledge of the Field geography;

(C)    The incumbent will be required to work beyond regular working hours;

(D)    Training in the use of communications equipment.

(E)    Must be able to work on any of three shifts (morning, afternoon, night) and to work on public holidays;

(F)     Ability to drive in Jerusalem.

7.• EQUIVALENCY

Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered, should less than two qualified candidates are found.

8. ••HOW TO APPLY

•   Applicants are required to create a profile and complete UN Personal History form (P11) at http://jobs.unrwa.org. Please note that only applications received through this site will be considered.• Deadline for submitting applications is 06 October 2017. No applications will be considered beyond this date.

•     للبدء بعملية التقدم للوظيفة يطلب من المتقدمين التسجيل عبر الموقع الإلكتروني المذكور أعلاه، و ذلك لإنشاء حساب شخصي مستخدماً الرابط Register as a new user" " والذي ينقلك إلى شاشة أخرى تقوم خلالها بالخطوات التالية:

1- إدخال بريدك الإلكتروني، الاسم الأول، إسم العائلة، كلمة السر ومن ثم التأكيد على كلمة السر.•

2- الضغط على زر"Register" لينقلك إلى شاشة جديدة تتضمن طلب التوظيف الخاص بالأنروا.

3- يقوم المتقدم بتعبئة كامل الحقول كما هو مطلوب وفي الأمكنة المخصصة لها.

4- الذهاب إلى الرابط الوظائف المحلية"Local vacancies" ، قم باختيار اسم الإقليم "West Bank" ثم اسم الوظيفة و من ثم الضغط على كلمة" "Apply.

5- عند الانتهاء من تقديم الطلب و الضغط على• "Submit Application"، تأكد من أنك تقدمت للوظيفة المطلوبة.

6- فور انتهائك من تقديم الطلب وفق الإجراءات المنصوص عليها ، يقوم البرنامج بشكل آلي بإرسال رسالة الكترونية إلى بريدك الإلكتروني و يعطي رقم رمزي ، عليك طباعة الرسالة والاحتفاظ بها للمراجعة عند الحاجة.••••

•   Appointment to this post is subject to probationary period of one year. Upon satisfactory completion of this period and the continued need of the post, appointment will be confirmed.

•   With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency's roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.

•   UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer.

•   UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are 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 staff 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. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment.

• REMUNERATION'S••••

•GRADE•••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••: 12

•MONTHLY BASE SALARY••••••• : 821.6 JD + An allowance of 1000 NIS payable in JD at UNRWA rate + Other fringe benefits include provident fund & health insurance.

•DEPENDENCY• ALLOWANCE• : Payable to spouse and up to seven children

•DATE FOR ENTRY ON DUTY••• : As soon as possible

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.•

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

UNRWA – WEST BANK FIELD OFFICE• /• PERSONNEL DIVISION JERUSALEM – SHEIKH JARRAH / P.O. BOX 19149