Emergency Cash Assistance Project Officer (ECAPO) مسؤول مشروع المساعدات المالية الطارئة

Org. Setting and Reporting

The Emergency Cash Assistance Project Officer is reporting to HRO-Cash Assistance

Responsibilities

1. Assists Senior Humanitarian response officer SHRO and Humanitarian response officer HRO for the planning, implementation and monitoring of Cash Assistance Programme;
2. Supervises, trains, guides and ssists the Project Associates and other staff in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Cash Assistance Programme;
3.Provides day to day advisory services to the Palestine refugees claiming cash assistance, as and when required during and after the cash round;
4. Coordinates with Chiefs of area offices for smooth operation of Cash Assistance Programme;
5. Liaises with NGOs, CBOs and other organiztions operating cash assistance programme;
6. Represents UNRWA SFO at cash and voucher working group and other forums;
7. Contributes to the assessment of service providers performance and their selection;
8. Leads the activities of the complaint and feedback mechanism CFM & ensures related reporting needs;
9. Participates and assists in research, studies and the evaluation of the impact of Cash Assistance programme;
10.Contributes to the conception of innovative transfer mechanisms;
11.Lead the distribution of cash assistance at SFO distibution center;
12.Prepares relevant statistics and reports, and maintains records thereof;

Competencies

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in team working environment;
- Knowledge of social development principles and concepts;
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, sound judgment and demonstrated problem-solving skills;
- Very good analytical and reporting ability;
- Ability to use the computer especially MISs used UNRWA
- Knowledge of the socio-economic conditions of the PalRefs and knowledge of the customs and habits of different PalRefs groups;
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of cash based interventions.
- General knowledgeof GAPAR activities, rules and general information about Palestine.

UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. 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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

Education

A university degree in Social Sciences, Law, Public Administration, Business Administration or another related field.
شهادة جامعية في العلوم الاجتماعية أو القانون أو الإدارة العامة أو إدارة الأعمال أو أي مجال آخر ذي صلة.

Work Experience

At least Five years of relevant experience in programme/project implementation, monitoring and evaluation in humanitarian setting or in other related discipline.

ما لا يقل عن خمس سنوات من الخبرة ذات الصلة في تنفيذ البرنامج / المشروع ، والرصد والتقييم في المساعدات الإنسانية أو في أي تخصص آخر ذي صلة.

Languages

Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
معرفة جيدة باللغتين العربية والإنكليزية تحدثا وكتابة

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Contract Status:
- Limited Duration Contract for 6 months renewable appointment subject to funding confirmation.
Monthly basic salary: 896.20 USD
Grade: Band F
Other benefits include:
• Dependency allowances (if applicable).
• 30 days of annual leave in addition to maternity and sick leaves.
Candidates who are invited to a written test should submit their academic qualifications, employment certificates and other required documents, either before the date of the test, or on the day of the test. Failure to do so may entail disqualification from the recruitment process.
على المتقدمين المدعوين للامتحان إحضار شهاداتهم الأكاديمية وشهادات الخبرة وأي مستندات أخرى مطلوبة إما قبل تاريخ
الامتحان أو يوم الامتحان حيث يؤدي الفشل في تحقيق ذلك إلى الاستبعاد من التقدم للامتحان

Candidates should also submit a statement of non-employment (3 copies) given that governmental, or joint sector employees cannot be appointed to UNRWA posts even if they have leave without pay permit.
إبراز وثيقة غير موظف عدد 3 فلا يحق لموظفي القطاع العام أو المشترك التعيين ضمن شواغر الأونروا حتى وان كان ضمن اجازة بلا أجر.

Candidates who succeed in the recruitment process and receive an offer of appointment to the respective post must submit a notification issued by GAPAR to the effect that they have reported to GAPAR and have filled the required forms for obtaining approval of competent government authorities. They should also submit the following:

على المتقدمين الناجحين في عملية التوظيف والحاصلين على عرض عمل على أساس الوظيفة المعلنة أعلاه إبراز إشعار صادر عن الهيئة العامة للاجئين الفلسطينيين العرب إلى مكتب الموارد البشرية في الأونروا يفيد أنه قد قام بتعبئة جميع الاستمارات المطلوبة للحصول على موافقة السلطات الحكومية المختصة إضافة إلى الوثاىق التالية:
• Statement of non-conviction (3 copies). وثيقة غير محكوم عدد 3
• Copy of personal ID. نسخة عن الهوبة

* Equivalency:
Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered if there will not be enough qualified candidates.

* General information
1. This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. As an Area post, only candidates who reside in Syria at the time of applications are eligible to apply. The Agency does not assume responsibilities nor support the issuance of work permits for those who has no legal documents to live in Syria.
2. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide full, accurate and up to date information in his/her application form. Any missing and/or misleading data may lead to candidate disqualification.
3. Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you have written in your Personal History Form are accurate and active. Your status in relation to the vacancy will be communicated to you only via the email listed on your Personal History Form.
4. For more information please visit the website, http//: inspira.un.org
5. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

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 applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations
UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. 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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List.
UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.