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 5 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. 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 the Middle East with over 30,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers. Health Project Manager   Location Lebanon   Field Office Type of Appointment Contractor Deadline for   Application 07.05.2016 Vacancy Announcement   Number 995/2016 Department/Division Health   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direct supervision of Chief Field Health Programme and in accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the Health Project Manager is responsible for:   (A)    Implement and improve general health access for both PRS and PRL children and adults in cooperation with the Chief Field Health Programme and other relevant staff of the health department in the  (B)    Coordinating with Education, Relief & Social Services, Engineering and Communication Departments regarding the implementation of the different activities of health projects; (C)    Coordinating closely with the Donor Relations and Project Support Unit (DRU), and as requested timely delivery of results in terms of management of donor fund agreement, including financial and operational reporting; (D)   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; (E)    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; (F)    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 (G)   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 (H)    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; (I)      Prepare Terms of references and memorandum of understanding as requested; (J)    Developing and updating a vaccine database of PRS and PRL children; (K)    Assisting in development of Communication Materials, in coordination with the Public Information Office (PIO); (L)    Preparing the periodic progress reports as requested; (M)   Contributing to UNRWA and donor monthly progress reports; (N)    Coordinating and collaborating with other staff in the health department; (O)   Performing other activities  as requested.   PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)   Academic and Professional Master in Public Health, Biology, Management, Public Administration or related fields   (B)   Experience Six years of experience in project management.   (C)   Language Excellent command of English & Arabic       CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: $1858-$2627  depends on candidate qualifications and experience Contract Duration: Till 31 December 2016 (Extendable) Working Schedule: from Monday through Friday (7:15 am-2:45pm)   EQUIVALENCY Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.   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. Priority will be given to fully      qualify 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.   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 staff members with fixed term appointments may not be considered for any consultant/contractor position while 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.   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 staffs 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.   TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED Short-listed candidates will be invited to interview (100%).       HOW TO APPLY If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestinerefugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. 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. 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     Date of issue: 25.04.2016