Reports Assistant-Field Office Jerusalem- Programme Support Office-INTERNAL AD.

Vacancy Announcement

Reports Assistant, Grade 12

Open for INTERNAL candidates Only

Deadline for Applications

07 June 2019

Contract Type & Duration

Fixed-term appointment of 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need of the post.

Vacancy Announcement Number

VN/WB/054/2019/I

Duty Station & Department

Field Office Jerusalem- Programme Support Office

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 professionals like you.

UNRWA's human development goals

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. UNRWA has identified four human development goals as the focus of the Agency's operations in committing to fostering human development of Palestine refugees by helping them to: lead long and healthy lives, acquire knowledge and skills, achieve decent standards of living and enjoy human rights to the fullest possible extent.

How can you make a difference? 

You will be joining a team of around 5,000 staff in the West Bank Field Office working to foster the human development of some 800,000 registered Palestine refugees.••

The incumbent of the post reports directly to Programme and Monitoring & Evaluation Officer, A 16.

The main responsibilities include:

In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the• incumbent:

•         Supports the supervisor in the examination of specific topics, collection of information and completion of reports on areas of UNRWA intervention.

•         Acts as the contact point for the collection and analysis of information related to provision of UNRWA services, from the relevant Programmes / Departments.

•         Reviews information from English and Arabic sources and prepares regular summaries and updates thereof.

•         Assists in the identification of publications relevant to ad hoc research projects.

•         Facilitates the monitoring of special initiatives such as workshops, seminars, focus group discussions and summer camp initiative and studies launched by other Agencies and NGOs.

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Conditions of service•

Monthly basic salary JD821.6, plus an allowance of 1000 NIS payable in JD at UNRWA rate, 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).

Additional information

Possessing a valid driving license.

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

A university degree in social science or Business Administration.

Work

experience

Two years experience in undertaking postgraduate field research, compilation and analysis of statistics and directly dealing with community issues.

Language(s)

Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

Equivalency:

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

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

•         Proficiency in standard Agency computer applications.

•         Ability to develop clear goals and prioritize assignments.

•         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a team environment.

•         Ability to draft reports.

•         Excellent analytical skills.

•         Ability to work under pressure.

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. Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile are accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview can be contacted by e-mail or phone.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide correct, accurate and up to date information in his/her application form. Any incorrect or misleading data may lead to disqualify the candidate.

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.

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General information

This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates only. 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 and commitment to human rights, diversity, and 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: 22 May 2019