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Internal Vacancy - External Relations and Projects Officer

Jerusalem

  • Organization: UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees
  • Location: Jerusalem
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • External Relations, Partnerships and Resource mobilization
    • Project and Programme Management
  • Closing Date: Closed

Internal Vacancy Announcement

External Relations and Projects Officer, P-3

Jerusalem

Deadline for Applications

27 May 2018

Duration

1 year, renewable

Vacancy Announcement Number

18-HQ-JR-23

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 women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed professionals wishing to make a change.

UNRWA’s strategic objectives

The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. In line with this mission, the Agency works towards five strategic outcomes: (a) Palestine refugee rights under international law are protected and promoted; (b) Palestine refugee health is protected and disease burden is reduced; (c) school-age children complete quality, equitable and inclusive basic education; (d) Palestine refugee capabilities are strengthened for increased livelihood opportunities; and (e) Palestine refugees are able to meet their basic human needs of food, shelter and environmental health. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions.

Do you want to make a lasting difference? 

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 main responsibilities include:

External Relations

•        Managing relationships with a portfolio of donors, and organizing and participating in missions and meetings with donor countries, as necessary; providing a consistently high level of customer service to local donor representatives and their officials in capitals;

•        Gathering market research on target countries to assess their fundraising potential for UNRWA; actively pursuing innovative avenues of cooperation for funding opportunities; developing country strategy papers and associated work plans and works in close coordination with senior management to implement these plans;

•        When requested, preparing briefing documents for senior management including the Commissioner-General, the Deputy Commissioner-General and other relevant members of the Executive Office, the Director of External Relations and Communications, and the Representative Offices in New York, Washington and Brussels;

•        Ensuring the dissemination of accurate information regarding the Agency’s functions among government officials, media, civil society, and the public;  analyzing, reviewing and editing project progress reports and drafting correspondence for the purpose of fundraising and advocacy;

•        Contributing to the development and strategic use of outreach materials for the purpose of fundraising;

Projects Administration

•        Monitoring the implementation of an Agency-wide portfolio of projects funded by various donor countries;

•        Negotiating bilateral agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with donors on behalf of the Agency; negotiating and drafting project proposals with donors in coordination with implementing Departments; analyzing, reviewing and editing project proposals and progress reports;

•        Liaising with Field Offices and donors for the preparation of proposals; reviewing final drafts of proposals for submission to donors and drafting correspondence relating to submission of reports, use of savings and interest and other related issues;

•        Liaising with the Finance Department and the Programme Directors to verify information and clearances of proposals for submission to donors;

•        Providing guidance to Field Offices and Headquarters Departments to enhance the quality of proposals and report writing;

•        Working with Finance Department, Field Offices and Programme Departments to ensure timely submission of progress and final reports; consulting with donors on requests regarding extension or modification of projects, if any;

•        Ensuring proactive coordination with concerned Departments, Field Offices and Representative Offices on contributions, donor-funded projects and external relations activities and ensuring timely follow-up;

•        As required, taking responsibility for strengthening department-wide efforts to enhance UNRWA’s brand profile, particularly with donors, including production of a bi-weekly Donor Communiqué, communications tools in line with programme funding and advocacy priorities, and contributions to reporting.

Conditions of service 

UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $59,151 net tax free with post adjustment of 55.9% (subject to change without notice). All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:

  Dependency allowances

  Rental subsidy

  Education grant for children

  Home leave travel

  6 weeks (30 working days) annual leave

  Pension fund entitlements under the

    UN Joint Staff Pension Fund

  International health insurance; optional

    life insurance

  Disability protection

Additional information

The incumbent will be required to travel in the Agency's area of operations.

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

A university degree from an accredited educational institution in political science, international relations, business or public administration, law, economics, development or humanitarian studies or a related discipline.

Work

experience

At least 6 years of progressively responsible experience in institutional cooperation project management in the context of donor governments or international non-governmental organizations, including management experience and two years of relevant experience at international level outside your home country.

Language(s)

Excellent command of written and spoken English.

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Default managerial competencies may apply.

•        Applying technical expertise;

•        Relating and networking;

•        Persuading and influencing;

•        Learning and researching;

•        Planning and organizing.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:

     https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

General information

UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality at all times. 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. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service in the UN Common System after 1 January 1990 is 62 and 65 after 1 January 2014. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally be considered.

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.

Date of issue: 14 May 2018/CX

This vacancy is now closed.
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