Associate Operations Support Officer

In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will provide support to the Operations Support Officer (OSO) as follows:   (A)   Collect, consolidate and take part in the analysis of contextual data and information that will contribute to adequately identify emerging areas of concern and to monitor protection issues;        (B)   Through regular contact with governmental and civilian institutions, representatives of the local communities/ authorities, beneficiaries and other persons of concern to UNRWA, monitor, assess and report on:   Protection of the affected population, including their humanitarian situation;   Access related matters and the impact on Palestine refugees and the humanitarian workers including UNRWA personnel;  Contribute to the drafting of internal reports and Field notes.          (C)   Support inspection of UNRWA's property and other assets that the Agency controls, to ensure neutrality; report on neutrality, and safety & security issues to the relevant authority.                         (D)  Communication and Liaising:   Develop & maintain positive and supportive relationship with a wide range of stakeholders including local communities and local authorities;   Disseminate information about UNRWA's humanitarian and protection mandate directly to the refugee community, and advise on issues related to the Agency's facilities;   Disseminate data and information on Protection, Access, Neutrality and Safety & Security to other UNRWA departments and Programmes;   In relation with external, local stakeholders, organize field visits; accompany visitors and donors;   Provide/support briefings to various interlocutors on the purpose of UNRWA’s mandate and programmes, neutrality, access and protection issues;   Prepare and deliver sensitization training to UNRWA personnel (Privileges and Immunities, Neutrality, Access, Safety & Security and Protection) in Lebanon.       Coordinate with other UN agencies and NGOs in UNRWA areas of operation.          (E)  Performs such other duties as may be assigned.