Programme Support Officer

      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. Programme Support Officer   Location Lebanon Field Office Type of Appointment Fixed Term – Three years Deadline for Application 08 August 2015 Vacancy Announcement Number 29/2015 Grade 16 Department/Division Office of the Director – Programme Support Office   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent: (A)    Supports and assists D/DUA and FPSO in the planning and implementation of quality programmes and projects in Lebanon Field within the context of UNRWA’s Strategic and Programme framework; provides input into and supports implementation of Lebanon’s six-year Strategic Plan; assists in building Field capacity to assess, plan, implement, monitor and evaluate Field programmes and projects, and to maximize cohesion between programmes; (B)    Provides hands-on support to the Programme Support Office in maximizing programme efficiency and impact for the benefit of Palestine refugees in Lebanon; contributes to the practical application of best practice in programme, project  and financial management in Lebanon, including activities in relation to Lebanon Field’s humanitarian response; facilitates practical implementation of results-based management of programmes and projects, including utilization of evidence-based planning, logical frameworks and the practical application of inputs, indicators of impact, outcomes and outputs; (C)    Supports FPSO in providing guidance to the Office of Field Director and senior managers with a view to achieving high quality and impact of LFO programmes and projects; contributes to capacity and skills building in the fields of ERP and PCM; (D)   Assists the D/DUA and FPSO in directing and coordinating   programmes in the Field, including Health, Education, Relief and  Social Services, Infrastructure and Camp Improvement through the practical application of an integrated and cohesive project management framework; assists in assessing programme needs to creatively adapt and ensure continuity and impact of programmes in Lebanon; (E)    Performs such other duties as may be assigned   PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)   Academic and Professional A university degree in management, public policy, business administration, social sciences, or any related subject.   (B)   Experience Six years of related professional experience in the field of programme and project management, particularly in connection with ERP, project implementation, financial management and budgetary oversight.   (C)   Language        Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.   (D)   Competencies i)    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; proven ability to function harmoniously in an environment with multiple supervisors and knowledgeable senior local staff; ii)   Ability to plan and prioritize own work, work well under tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities; iii)  Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; iv)  Proven ability to exercise the initiative and resourcefulness necessary for prioritizing multiple clusters/components; v)   Comprehensive understanding of ERP system and implementation; vi)  Demonstrated skills in financial tracking and monitoring; vii) Proven ability to provide staff training.   DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of UNRWA rules and regulations.   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: Monthly basic salary L.L. 2,441,642. - PLUS 34.31% SOA (Special Occupational Allowance) Contract Duration: Fixed term –Three years. Holidays: 30 days annual leave Dependency allowance: Dependent spouse: L.L 60,000 per month     Dependent child: L.L 33,000 per month Pension:  Provident Fund contribution   EQUIVALENCY Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.   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.  Only Short-listed candidates who fully meet the required criteria shall be contacted and undergo technical/practical tests and the candidates with the highest passing scores will then be invited to interview (see “Technical and Practical Tests Required” below). 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 weight allocated for the technical/practical tests (listed below) is 60% and for the interview is 40%.  ملاحظة: سيتم الاتصال فقط بالمتقدمين الذين يستوفون الشروط المطلوبة للوظيفة..   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.   Referring to PD A/2/REV.4 – 3.1.2. para. (b), which states that staff members, with indefinite appointment who are applying for this post, may return to their original posts, or to similar posts, if those posts will exist and are vacant. This reassignment shall be made at the staff members’ former grade level. However, the step level will be adjusted to account for the number of years in the fixed-term post. Otherwise, their status will be governed by the relevant provisions of Personnel Directive A/9 on Redundancy.   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. الأونروا هي منظمة تابعة للأمم المتحدة، وهي منظمة تفترض من موظفيها الالتزام بأعلى معايير الاستقامة والحياد والنزاهة. ويشمل ذلك احترام مبادئ حقوق الإنسان واحترام التنوع وتبني الوسائل غير العنيفة في حل كافة أشكال النزاعات.  المتوقع من موظفي الأونروا أن يقوموا بدعم هذه القيم في كافة الأوقات، سواء في أماكن العمل أم خارجه. إن أولئك الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالالتزام الكامل وغير المشروط بهذه القيم هم فقط الذين ينبغي أن يتقدموا بطلباتهم للعمل لدى الأونروا. الأنروا هي بيئه عمل لا يسمح فيها بالتدخين.   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. 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.   TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED Short-listed candidates will sit for one test: Computer based technical test (100%).   The top 5 scoring candidates in the Computer based technical test given that (i) none have scored less than 50% will be invited for an interview.    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 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 009611830403.       Date of issue: 30 July 2015