Project Manager – KFW Cash for Work

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 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency 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 by far the largest UN operation in the Middle East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers.

Project Manager – KFW Cash for Work

Location

Lebanon Field Office

Type of Appointment

Individual Service Provider (ISP – International)

Deadline for Application

26 October 2017

Vacancy Announcement Number

979/2017

Department/Division

Office of the Director

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Deputy Director UNRWA Affairs Lebanon and in accordance with established Agency Policy and Procedures, the incumbent will manage the Cash-for-work to Improve Living Conditions for Palestine Refugees in Lebanon as follows:

Plans, directs and coordinates activities of the project ensuring that goals and objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame, funding parameters, project aims and components and UNRWA rules and standards. Providing technical and managerial oversight, problem solving, and coordinating activities with stake holders, to ensure continuity of operations and efficient performance of project personnel. Is responsible for the whole project cycle management of all project components (shelter rehabilitation, maintenance of premises, infrastructure works… etc.) including internal and external coordination, advocacy, information management, operational and financial oversight. Coordinates all components of the project with UNRWA project team and project support office, community, concerned Lebanese authorities, the donor, UNRWA head office,… etc. in order to ensure all components of the project are completed in accordance with project goals and UNRWA plan and procedures. Liaises with UN agencies, beneficiaries, NGOs, the Palestinian factions and committees, donor and governmental bodies to ensure meeting full coordination, oversight and accountability requirements for the implantation of the project activities.•• Oversight of the management of tendering, contract preparation, preparation of detailed analysis of submitted bids, together with controlling the budget of all project components. Prepares technical, financial, progress and any such related reports and information as may be required by the Agency and the donor. Particularly detailed time schedules, cost and financing schedules, financial forecast, etc. Coordinates closely with other departments related to the projects: education, relief, legal, logistics, donor relation, Area officers and procurement. Ensures community participation in the progressing and designing of the project component. Contributing to UNRWA and the donor monthly progress reports, reports will show in summary results and progress made on physical achievements and expenditures overtime. Develops and maintains effective relations with internal and external project stakeholders and with local camps' community for the advancement of the project.• Preparing and implementing risk management plans. Preparing and implementing communication and visibility plans. Manages self- help components of the project in close coordination with the community and establishes innovative ideas to involve the community more in the implementation of the project. Ensures safety measures are adopted during implementation. Direction, coordination, assigning tasks and evaluation performance of the project personnel.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

(A) •••• Academic and Professional level of study

Advanced university degree in business or public administration or developmental or other related field of study.•

•(B)••• Experience

Minimum 8 years of professional experience at national and international levels in project management of microfinance or self-help or related projects or activities.

•(C)•••• Language

Fluency in English is required.

•(D)•••• Competencies

i)      Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;

ii)     High levels of political awareness; high level of skill in negotiation and problem-solving in a crisis/emergency setting;

iii)    Demonstrated competence in all aspects of project planning and management, including application of all aspects of results-based management/project cycle management;

iv)    Ability to develop clear goals, independently plan and prioritize own work, work well under tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;

v)     Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills;

vi)    Proven ability to exercise initiative and resourcefulness necessary for prioritizing multiple clusters/components.

Conditions of Service•

Salary: Remuneration for this consultancy is an equivalent of P4 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the consultant

Contract Duration: 11 months (extendable upon availability of funds)

EQUIVALENCY

Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The Recruitment process is based on the Agency's strategy to obtain the best qualified and suitable employees through a competitive recruitment process. After the deadline for receiving applications, all applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Office and the Hiring Department.  Only Short-listed candidates who fully meet the required criteria shall be contacted and undergo technical/practical tests and the candidates with the highest passing scores will then be invited to interview (see "Technical and Practical Tests Required" below). An absence from tests or interviews will be considered automatically as a withdrawal from the recruitment process. The final recommendation for selection is based on the test results, interview assessment, Agency priorities and needs and the candidates' profiles. For all posts, the weight allocated for the technical/practical tests (listed below) is 60% and for the interview is 40%. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from men and women.

It is Agency Policy to give full consideration to qualified disabled candidates whose disability does not impact their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the post. Priority will be given to fully qualified registered Palestine refugees.

•         Prior to the commencement of services, the consultant shall confirm and acknowledge in writing, and provide proof of the existence of, self-procured adequate private insurance against medical, disability and accident for the duration of the contract.

UNRWA staff members with fixed term appointments may apply for any consultant/contractor consultancy while in service. Upon selection, a staff member may be offered the consultant/contractor contract upon resignation from fixed term appointments and a three month break-in-service.

Candidates who are no longer employed by the Agency must have a minimum of 3 months break-in-service, before they apply to any consultant/contract positions

As a member of the United Nations system, UNRWA maintains a close relatives' policy.• In this regard, if a candidate has a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter) who is already employed by the Agency, he/she can only be employed if the Agency is unable to find another suitable candidate.

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 is 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.

Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. If the post is a project funded post (this will be indicated in the vacancy), an internal candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will not retain his/her current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable Area Staff Rules. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.

TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED

Short-listed candidates will sit for a technical evaluation.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form; it is the responsibility of the candidates (internal and external) to make sure that their Personal History Form is duly completed with the needed information before they apply as amendments to the Form will not be accepted after the deadline of the vacancy announcement. Only applications received through this website will be considered and the system will not allow applications after the deadline. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted –"سيتم الإتصال فقط بالأشخاص الذين تنطبق عليهم متطلبات الوظيفة". The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts. For further information in how to apply for a post, please visit the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JreyKoXXKEA&feature=youtu.be

For any queries please send an email to: recruitmentquestions@unrwa.org. Please apply as requested above, do not send your CV To this email address, all cvs sent to this email address will be automatically ignored. يرجى تقديم الطلبات حسب التعليمات اعلاها وعدم ارسال السيرة الذاتية الى هذا البريد الالكتروني, سيتم تجاهل السير الذاتية التي ترسل الى هذا العنوان تلقائيا. Or contact the recruitment unit on 009611830403.

Date of issue:17 October 2017