Project Manager (Monaco Diabetes)-Extension

Project Manager (Monaco Diabetes) Extension   Location Lebanon Field Office Type of Appointment Contractor Deadline for Application 06 October 2015 Vacancy Announcement Number 976/2015 Department/Division Health Department   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:   1-      Manage the implementation of the different activities of the project with the Chief Field Health Programme and other relevant staff of the health department .  2-      Reviews all project documentation with regards to schedule, budget and organization and makes sure that all activities are being performed based on the set schedule. 3-      Follows up on the daily implementation of the different activities of the project. 4-       Follow up with HR and Health Department on the recruitment/contracts of technical staff under project. 5-       Coordinate with finance department on the different types of payments related to the project. 6-       Follow up on the technical and logistic issues reported by the staff on the project; 7-       Facilitating the creation of a filing and reporting system for the Monaco Diabetes Project; 8-      Works in collaboration with the health department management and communication unit to develop and implement an awareness campaign regarding the project 9-      Prepares Terms of references and memorandum of understanding as requested. 10-   Updates and manages the Database of Palestine Refugees suffering from diabetes and do proper tracking for their records 11-   Assists in development of Communication Materials. 12-   Prepares the periodic progress reports as requested. 13-   Contributes to UNRWA and donor monthly progress reports. 14-   Coordinates and collaborates with other staff in the health department. 15-   Performs other activities as requested. PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)    Academic and Professional   ·         Master in public health, management, public administration or related fields. (B)    Experience   i)      Six   years of experience in project management.   (C)    Language   ·         Excellent command of English & Arabic CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: As per relevant salary scale. Contract Duration: 12 Months Extendable according to availability of funds, needs and performance. Duty station:  Lebanon Field Office , Health Department with expected travels to the areas. 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 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.   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.   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: Technical Interview (100%).     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 September 2015