Health Projects Manager

        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 millionPalestinerefugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank,Jordan,Lebanon, and theSyrianArabRepublic. The Agency is committed to assistingPalestinerefugees 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 theMiddle Eastwith 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.   The Health Project Manager, based within the Department of Health in need of managerial expertise, would be responsible to ensure smooth implementation, budget monitoring and expenditure control, of the health activities under UNICEF project. She/he will also be responsible of ensuring internal reporting compliant with UNICEF information needs.       Health Projects Manager (Amendment)       Location Lebanon Field office (one Position) Type of Appointment     Duration of Appointment     Vacancy No   Applications Deadline                                                                        Consultancy Contractor Contract (OD29), which may transition into a Fixed Term project funded contract that is being established One year which can be extended subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance   981-2016 02.09.2016 Department/Division Health Department       MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES   Under the direct supervision of CFHP (Chief Field Health Programme) and in accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:       Implement and improve general health access for both Palestine refugees from Syria (PRS) and Palestine refugees from Lebanon (PRL) children and adults in cooperation with the Chief Field Health Programme and other relevant staff of the health department. Coordinating with Education, Relief & Social Services, Engineering and Communication Departments regarding the implementation of the different activities of health projects; Coordinating closely with the Donor Relations Unit (DRU) and Project Support Unit (PSU), and as requested timely delivery of results in terms of management of donor fund agreement, including financial and operational reporting; Implementation of training UNRWA staff on the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) as well as ensuring that children have access to health-bolstering initiatives such as anti-helminthic tablets and optical aids such as glasses; Reviewing all projects documentation with regard to their components, schedule, budgets and monitoring tools and makes sure that all activities are being performed based on the set schedules; Coordinating the implementation of Polio and other relevant vaccinations, ensuring that parents of PRS and PRL children under 5 have access to the vaccination sites. Furthermore, making sure children have improved access to basic health services in the form of improved and expanded vaccinations as well as improved access to UNRWA health clinics; Following up on the daily implementation of the different activities of the projects, such as ensuring that grade 1-6 students at UNRWA Schools receive micronutrients as well as receive vitamin A on a regular basis Work in collaboration with the education department, communication and other relevant departments to develop and implement awareness campaigns regarding childhood health and the importance of vaccines; Prepare Terms of references and memorandum of understanding as requested; Developing and updating a vaccine database of PRS and PRL children; Assisting in development of Communication Materials, in coordination with the Public Information Office (PIO); Preparing the periodic progress reports as requested; Contributing to UNRWA and donor monthly progress reports; Coordinating and collaborating with other staff in the health department;                       PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES   (A)   Academic and Professional          Master degree in Public Health, Biology, Management, Public Administration or related fields.               (B)   Experience   Minimum of 4 years’ related professional experience, preferably in development and management of projects,   administrative functions, bookkeeping and accountancy.       (C)   Language                  Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.       (D)   Skills and Competencies         i.        Ability to plan and prioritise the work under tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities;        ii.        Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills;       iii.        Good knowledge in programme management cycle and results based management;       iv.        Affinity with cross-cutting issues of gender, disability, youth and protection;        v.        Demonstrated skills in working with others and ability to handle sensitive issues;       vi.        Proven ability to exercise initiative;      vii.        Proficiency in using compute applications, including Excel and MS Word;     viii.        Demonstrated skills in financial tracking and monitoring.       DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:   (i)        Knowledge of UNRWA Rules and Directives;   (ii)       Prior experience with a UN organization, NGO, or donor government;   (iii)      Experience with relevant computer applications including  word processing, spreadsheets and database packages;   (iv)      Background in medical or paramedical background.       CONDITIONS OF SERVICE   Salary: The initial contract will be consultancy (OD29), which may transition into a fixed term project funded contract that is being established. The monthly salary will be in the range 2100 – 2480 USD depending of the contracting modality. The remuneration for Consultancy Contractor contract is a gross amount, while the remuneration for the Fixed Term contract is a net amount complemented with additional benefits such as Provident savings fund and medical insurance.       EQUIVALENCY   Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.       ADDITIONAL INFORMATION   The incumbent may be required to travel in the UNRWA’s area of operations and willingness to work after duty hours or on weekends as necessary       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.  Short-listed candidates who fully meet the required criteria, as well as the desired department’s profile, shall undergo Technical Test on Computer and Computer test (Word, Excel, Access and Power Point Intermediate level) and the five candidates with the highest passing scores will be then invited to interview. 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 ranking weight allocated for the technical/practical tests (listed below) is 60% and for the interview is 40% once candidates pass both test and interview.        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.       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 Palestinian 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 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 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.       As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post. The provision of services by an individual as a Consultant or Contractor is limited to 24 months within any 36-months’ period.       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://youtu.be/JreyKoXXKEA. 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 +961 1 830403 Ext:5211                 Date of issue: 25 August 2016