Education Monitoring Officer

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY

FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST

UNRWA

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 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 funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its local team, where, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:

Education Monitoring Officer

Vacancy Announcement Number

17-AR-AM-57

Grade

16

Deadline for Applications

27 November 2017

Duty Station

HQ Amman, Jordan

The Education Monitoring Officer reports to the Head Monitoring, Research and Education Management Information System (EMIS). In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

•         Participate in, and support the design and implementation of the Education programme’s overall performance monitoring mechanisms for outcome and output indicators, in the Results-Based Management (RBM) system and Agency-wide reporting systems; is the primary focal point for coordination of monitoring activities in the Education Department (ED);

•         Review and analyse EMIS generated data, monitor trends and developments, identify problems and opportunities in implementation, and provide recommendations for adjustments and improvements of processes, policies and strategies to support ED evidence based management and planning mechanisms in alignment with the Agency’s Medium Term Strategy and Common Monitoring Matrix;

•         Prepare reports and other presentations on research and EMIS findings and ensures their effective dissemination for various audiences inside and outside the Agency;

•         Contribute to and provide advice on the development and revision of indicators, research instruments, and methodologies for the monitoring and planning activities of Education Programme Agency-wide;

•         Support Agency-wide capacity development in monitoring and analysis of the education programme;

•         Support collaboration between the Units and between Education Department at HQA, Fields and other stakeholders; facilitate and enhance interaction with relevant UN agencies, NGOs, academic institutions and host authority personnel for sharing of information, experiences and lessons learned participates in relevant communities of practice.

Professional Knowledge and Experience

•         A university degree from an accredited educational institution in a relevant area;

•         Six years of relevant experience in relation to data and/or information management, results based monitoring.

•         Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic and English.

Competencies

•         UN Core Values:

-       Professionalism;

-       Integrity;

-       Respect for Diversity.

•         Core Competencies:

-       Communication;

-       Working with People;

-       Drive for Results apply by default;

-       Default managerial competencies may apply.

•         Analyzing;

•         Applying Technical Expertise;

•         Relating and Networking;

•         Learning and Researching;

•         Adapting and Responding to Change;

Additional Information

The incumbent may be required to travel frequently in the Agency’s area of operations.

Equivalency

When the minimum requirements are not fully met, Field Director for Field Area staff and Director of Human Resources for Headquarters Area staff, in consultation with the concerned supervisor 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.

Conditions of Service 

The fixed term appointment is for 3 years including 1 year probation period. Monthly basic salary JD 1,028.90. Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if 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.

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.

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. As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.

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 work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self attestation, confirming that they have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

Date of issue: 14 November 2017 / RJ