Project Manager (Job Creation Programme)

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. Project Manager (Job Creation Programme)   Location Lebanon Field Office Type of Appointment Contractor Deadline for Application 14 July 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number 954/2013 Department/Division Office of the Director – Programme Support Office    BACKGROUND UNRWA’s Employment Service Centers (ESCs) serve as part of the agency’s objective of improving employment prospects ofPalestinerefugees inLebanon, by strengthening their employability and improving their access to decent, sustainable and quality jobs.   Four ESCs have been set up throughoutLebanon, inTyre, Saida,BeirutandTripoli. The ESCs serve as the main tools for the placement and referral ofPalestinerefugees into the labour market.   The ESCs’ objectives are the reinforcement ofPalestinerefugees’ employability through referral to adequate vocational and skill training providers; apprenticeships and on-the-job training programmes; and job coaching services. The second objective is the direct delivery of employment services with referral of jobseekers to quality placements.   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, The Project Manager’s main responsibilities are:   Planning • Manage project activities and ensure relevance to the overall mission and objectives    • Develop monthly targets and activities for each of the four centres in collaboration with ESC supervisors   Monitoring and Evaluation • Manage performance indicators and ensure that interventions are in line with the project work plan • Monitor the progress and evaluate the results of the project • Responsible for the implementation of corrective measures • Responsible for coordinating project evaluations carried out throughout the project • Responsible for the preparation of financial and narrative technical progress reports including inputs from partners   Project Implementation & Coordination • Provide overall guidance, support and supervision to Employment Unit and ESC staff (17 staff) • Ensure effective coordination with partners for project activities implementation • Supervise, and provide capacity building to the Employment Officer responsible for the day-to-day implementation and coordination of the ESCs’ activities   PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES  (A)  Academic and Professional A university degree in International relations, Political sciences, Social sciences, Economics or related subject. Applicants with a graduate degree are preferred.   (B)   Experience Five years experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation within a humanitarian context;     (C)   Language        Excellent command of spoken and written English & Arabic;   (D)   Skills and Competencies i)      Strong analytical skills; ii)     Strong organizational, communication, and liaison skills; iii)   Strong leadership and problem-solving skills; iv)    Strong team management skills;   DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS i)      Knowledge of the Lebanese context and the employment issues affecting thePalestinerefugees; ii)     Knowledge of UNRWA and ILO mandates is an asset.   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: Monthly salary (full package) USD $3,500.- Contract Duration: Two years (Extendable)   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 sit for one test: Written technical test (100%).   The top 05 scoring candidates in the written technical test given that 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 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 –“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.     Date of issue: 01 July 2013