Monitoring & Reporting 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. Monitoring & Reporting Officer   Location Beqaa Type of Appointment Contractor Deadline for Application 30 December 2012 Vacancy Announcement Number 937/2012 Department/Division Director’s Office - Protection Unit   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the Project Engineer is responsible for: (A)     Monitor and provide verbal and written reports on population flow ofPalestinerefugees from Syria (PRS) in Beqaa (B)     Conduct ad hoc interviews to gather information on service and assistance needs and protection concerns and provide on-the-spot direction to PRS seeking protection advice and humanitarian services from UNRWA and other service providers (C)     Coordinate with UNRWA staff to track, document and ensure adequate follow up and/or referral for PRS seeking protection advice (D)     Contribute to the development of referral mechanisms for PRS seeking assistance and services (E)     Ensure information on services provided by UNRWA and other service providers to PRS are disseminated internally and externally; (F)      Undertake mapping of protection actors in Beqaa area and identify gaps in protection assistance; (G)     Establish and reinforce referral pathways with other protection actors, and monitor to ensure referrals are followed up and adequate responses to protection concerns are met; (H)     In coordination with UNRWA Protection and Area staff ensure information on services provided by UNRWA and other service providers to PRS are disseminated clearly to UNRWA field staff in Beqaa area; (I)        Assist in the preparation of documents and information material, including legal advice, for PRS (J)       Represent UNRWA in protection working group meetings in Beqaa and other meetings with relevant stakeholders and act as UNRWA area focal point for the referral of protection activities; (K)     Assist in the design of forms, questionnaires and other written templates as required (L)      Perform other duties as required.   PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)   Academic and Professional A university degree or equivalent training in political science, sociology, law, international law/international studies and/or relations, public administration, journalism or related area   (B)   Experience i)        Minimum three years of relevant work experience in humanitarian affairs, inter-agency coordination or refugee/IDP affairs in a UN agency, international non-governmental organizations, or human rights organisation, including one year of Field experience. ii)      Demonstrated experience with protection issues in an emergency setting   (C)   Language Demonstrated oral and written fluency in Arabic and English is required   (D)   Skills and Competencies i)        A commitment to UN values of non-discrimination on the basis of race, gender, economic status, or religion ii)      Ability to remain calm in stressful situations iii)     Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and work collaboratively with UNRWA staff, partners and local authorities to achieve common goals; iv)     Capable of working independently with minimum supervision v)       Excellent analytical skills underpinned by thorough understanding of protection principles and refugee law. vi)     Ability to identify humanitarian-related issues and proactively provide relevant and actionable information to Field Protection Officer vii)    Excellent written communication skills and ability to draft/edit a variety of reports, studies and other correspondence in English and Arabic; viii)  Articulate, politically aware while remaining impartial and discreet at all times. ix)    Ability to work flexible hours; x)      Proven computer literacy   DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION i)        Advanced degree in one of the academic disciplines mentioned above (Academic & Professional); ii)      Knowledge of UNRWA’s operations inLebanon. iii)     Experience of working withPalestinerefugees iv)     Experience of field reporting systems   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: Monthly salary (full package) USD $3,800.- Contract Duration: Five Months (Renewable depending on funding Availability)   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 applying 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. UNWA 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.   INTERVIEW 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:  21 December 2012