Vacancy Announcement
Registration Verification Assistant, Grade 11/LDC
HQ Amman
Vacancy Announcement Number 19-AR-AM-07
Deadline for Applications 24 February 2019
Contract Status
Duration
Option One:
Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years (applies to
internal candidates on Fixed-Term contract only);
including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of
further extension, subject to the availability of funds,
satisfactory performance and continuing need
Contract Status
Duration
Option Two:
Limited Duration Contract for 1 year (applies to
external candidates and internal candidates on
LDC); renewable; Appointment subject to funding
confirmation.
Department Relief and Social Services (RSSD)
UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current
UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff
working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed professionals wishing
to make a change.
UNRWA’s strategic objectives
The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human
development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. In line with this mission,
the Agency works towards five strategic outcomes: (a) Palestine refugee rights under
international law are protected and promoted; (b) Palestine refugee health is protected and
disease burden is reduced; (c) school-age children complete quality, equitable and inclusive
basic education; (d) Palestine refugee capabilities are strengthened for increased livelihood
opportunities; and (e) Palestine refugees are able to meet their basic human needs of food,
shelter and environmental health. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary
contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual
contributions.
Do you want to make a lasting difference?
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference for Palestine refugees, this role will
give you the opportunity to assist UNRWA’s refugee registration processes and systems and
contribute to ensure the accuracy of refugee registration data.
The main responsibilities include:
Assisting the Head of Refugee Registration and Eligibility Services in verifying and
reporting refugee status for Palestine refugees upon requests from UNRWA offices in or
outside area of operations, other UN offices and governmental immigration departments;
Carrying out control procedures on RRIS electronic family files to ensure the relevant
documents of related refugees are stored correctly and alert respective fields on
discrepancies;
Tracking, following-up and documenting petitions of registered refugees residing in or
outside UNRWA area of operations in accordance with the Agency rules and regulations
and in coordination with the respective Field Office;
Producing hard copies of the quarterly statistical bulletin and distributing them to all
internal and external stakeholders;
Compiling and maintaining physical records (hard copies) of all verification and petition
cases related to registration issues and preparing timely reports and statistics
accordingly;
Maintaining and acting as a custodian of the RSSD registry and other documents and
non-book material;
Providing administrative support to RSSD staff, including receipt and distribution of mail
and pouch and following up on maintenance of the department photocopier and paper
stationary supply;
Conditions of service
Option One: Fixed Term Appointment, Grade 11
Monthly basic salary JD 640.10. Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution
(15% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual
leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable).
Option Two: Limited Duration Contract (LDC- Band D)
Monthly basic salary JD 649.20 depending on the professional knowledge and experience.
Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave pre-rated to the
duration of the contract where less than one year, and family allowance (if applicable).
To qualify for this position, you will need:
Education Successful completion of full secondary education and two year diploma in
business administration, office management or other related discipline
recognized by the Agency
Work
experience
Six years of relevant work experience including at least 3 years in
registration activities in large international or governmental organization
concerned with human development or social welfare.
Language(s) Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
Desirable qualifications
University degree in administration, social science or computer science
Knowledge of the refugee community and Agency relief and social services activities
Who we are
For almost 70 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has
been working on the ground in five fields of operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank
and the Gaza Strip providing direct assistance and protection for some 5 million Palestine
refugees in the Middle East. UNRWA is mandated by the UN General Assembly to provide this
assistance and its mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human
development until there is a just and lasting solution for their plight. UNRWA restores safety,
dignity and hope to millions who have been uprooted by conflict with services encompassing
education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement,
microfinance and emergency assistance.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:
Willingness to keep abreast of new development concepts and approaches related to
RRIS
Computer literacy including spreadsheets and database
Ability to compile, validate and analyze statistics
Ability to coordinate, prioritize and organize own work
Ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
Drafting and reporting skills
Sound judgment and demonstrated problem-solving skills
Good communication skills and ability to maintain good relations with all concerned
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
http://bit.ly/1KNQpDM
How to apply
Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and
completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts
degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through
http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received,
only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted via e-mail only. Please ensure that
the e-mail address indicated in your Personal History Profile is accurate.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with
information related to bank accounts.
General Information
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. As an Area post,
preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the
post.
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 staff 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 work environment.
The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a
lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self-attestation, confirming that they
have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they
have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of
international human rights law or international humanitarian law.
Date of issue: 11 February 2019/LAN
Central Support Division
Vacancy Announcement
Procurement Officer, Grade 16 / LDC
HQ Amman
Vacancy Announcement Number
Deadline for Applications
19-AR-AM-06
24 February 2019
Contract Status
Duration
Option One:
Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years (applies to
internal candidates on Fixed-Term contract
only); including 1 year probation period, with the
possibility of further extension, subject to the
availability of funds, satisfactory performance and
continuing need
Contract Status
Duration
Option Two:
Limited Duration Contract for 1 year (applies to
external candidates and internal candidates on
LDC); renewable; Appointment subject to funding
confirmation.
Department Central Support Services
UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UNwide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working
across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed professionals wishing to make a
change.
UNRWA’s strategic objectives
The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human
development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. In line with this mission, the
Agency works towards five strategic outcomes: (a) Palestine refugee rights under international
law are protected and promoted; (b) Palestine refugee health is protected and disease burden is
reduced; (c) school-age children complete quality, equitable and inclusive basic education; (d)
Palestine refugee capabilities are strengthened for increased livelihood opportunities; and (e)
Palestine refugees are able to meet their basic human needs of food, shelter and environmental
health. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states,
regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions.
Do you want to make a lasting difference?
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most
vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.
The main responsibilities include:
Planning, developing and managing all procurement and contractual aspects of projects for
the procurement of diverse services and commodities (e.g. medicines, health related
equipment, food commodities, office supplies, construction and maintenance services,
insurance services, information technology, vehicles, office supplies, etc.) taking into
account local economic and other conditions; preparing/overseeing preparation and
distribution of invitations to tender and managing/conducting all aspects of bid/proposal
evaluations; ensuring transparency, effective competition, fairness and accuracy of the
procurement process in the best interest of the Organization and in strict compliance with
procurement rules and regulations;
Advising requisitioning units on the full range of procurement issues, providing support and
guidance at all stage of the procurement cycle; establishing and maintaining work program
and scheduling for ongoing contracts and newly-planned ones in consultation with
requisitioning units to ensure the delivery of goods and services is made in a timely manner;
Participating in negotiations with supplier representatives; signing procurement orders up to
the authorized limit, and, in cases where the amount exceeds authorized signature
authority, reviewing/preparing submissions to the Contracts Committee for review and
subsequent approval by the authorized official;
Conducting and managing market research to keep abreast of market developments;
researches and analyzing statistical data and marketing reports on the local, national and
worldwide commodity situation, production patterns and availability of good and services;
identifying new technologies and products/services, evaluating and recommending potential
supply sources and participating in the incorporation of research results into the
procurement program; formulating approaches and designing innovative solutions to resolve
issues/conflicts for complex procurement projects;
Overseeing adherence to contractual agreements, recommend amendments and extensions
of contracts, and advising concerned parties on contractual rights and obligations;
Preparing and reviewing a variety of procurement-related documents, contracts,
communications, guidelines, instructions, etc.; contributing to/preparing responses to
auditors; participating in the development of new procedures, standards, policies and
training;
Managing, developing workplans and assessing the performance of his/her subordinate
staff; providing coaching, mentoring and capacity building;
Conditions of service
Option One: Fixed Term Appointment, Grade 16
Monthly basic salary JD 1028.90 plus special occupation allowance of 25% of the basic
salary Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by
the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency
allowance (if applicable).
Option Two: Limited Duration Contract (LDC- Band G)
Monthly basic salary JD 1440.40 depending on the professional knowledge and experience. Other
benefits include compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave pre-rated to the duration
of the contract where less than one year, and family allowance (if applicable).
Who we are
For almost 70 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has
been working on the ground in five fields of operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank
and the Gaza Strip providing direct assistance and protection for some 5 million Palestine
refugees in the Middle East. UNRWA is mandated by the UN General Assembly to provide this
assistance and its mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human
development until there is a just and lasting solution for their plight. UNRWA restores safety,
dignity and hope to millions who have been uprooted by conflict with services encompassing
education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement,
microfinance and emergency assistance.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
To qualify for this position, you will need:
Education A university degree from an accredited educational institution in business
administration, public administration, procurement, supply chain
management, contract law, or related area.
Work
experience
At least six years of progressively relevant experience in procurement,
contract management, supply chain management or related area
including preferably three years of management experience in public or
private sector and preferably two years’ experience in the United Nations
common system.
Language(s) Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic
You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:
UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity apply by default
Communication
Planning and Organizing
Accountability
Client Orientation
Leadership
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
http://bit.ly/1KNQpDM
How to apply
Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and
completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees
from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through
http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only
applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted via e-mail only. Please ensure that the email address indicated in your Personal History Profile is accurate.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application,
testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related
to bank accounts.
General Information
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. As an Area post, preference
will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.
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 staff 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 work environment.
The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower
grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self-attestation, confirming that they
have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they
have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international
human rights law or international humanitarian law.
Date of issue: 11 February 2019/LAN
Vacancy Announcement
Human Resources Officer , Grade 15/LDC
HQ Amman
Vacancy Announcement Number 19-AR-AM-05
Deadline for Applications 23 February 2019
Contract Status
Duration
Option One:
Fixed-Term Appointment for (applies to internal
candidates on Fixed-Term contract only)
3 years including 1 year probation period, with the
possibility of further extension, subject to the availability
of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need
Contract Status
Duration
Option Two:
Limited Duration Contract (applies to external
candidates and internal candidates on LDC)
1 year, renewable; Appointment subject to funding
confirmation.
Department Human Resources
UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current
UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff
working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed professionals wishing
to make a change.
UNRWA’s strategic objectives
The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human
development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. In line with this mission,
the Agency works towards five strategic outcomes: (a) Palestine refugee rights under
international law are protected and promoted; (b) Palestine refugee health is protected and
disease burden is reduced; (c) school-age children complete quality, equitable and inclusive
basic education; (d) Palestine refugee capabilities are strengthened for increased livelihood
opportunities; and (e) Palestine refugees are able to meet their basic human needs of food,
shelter and environmental health. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary
contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual
contributions.
Do you want to make a lasting difference?
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the
most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. In this role,
you will be responsible to the Chief of the Division.
The main responsibilities include:
Coordinating the review, study and settlement of Services Incurred Injuries cases
Agency-wide and providing required feedback and reporting to stakeholders, as required;
Overseeing the implementation of Staff Rules, procedures and processes Agency-wide
and developing effective tools for monitoring; interpreting Staff Regulations and Staff
Rules, reviewing personnel cases and providing relevant advice and solutions to HQ
Departments and Fields;
Contributing to the roll-out of Human Resources (HR) introduced e-systems Agencywide, including system testing, updating, training and trouble-shooting; providing HR
expertise during Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system development;
Preparing studies, surveys, statistics and reports on all Area staff matters, as required ;
Preparing and reviewing submissions on various Area personnel matters to his/her
supervisors; studying and responding to requests for exceptional approvals Agency-wide;
responding to queries from Audit and Department of Legal Affairs (DLA);
Leading the team to provide comprehensive support on major ongoing projects/ issues,
such as Exceptional Voluntary Separations (EVS), Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) etc,
and provisions of quarterly and annual reports;
Following up on Performance Management System including Opportunity To Improve
cases; be responsible for the management of the APS Knowledge Management System
(KMS);
Additional information
The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency’s area of operations.
Conditions of service
Option One: Fixed Term Appointment, Grade 15
Monthly basic salary JD 927.30. plus special occupation allowance of 25% of the
basic salary. Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic
salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and
dependency allowance (if applicable).
Option Two: Limited Duration Contract (LDC- Band F)
Monthly basic salary ranges JD 977.20 depending on the professional knowledge and
experience. Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave prerated to the duration of the contract where less than one year, and family allowance (if
applicable).
To qualify for this position, you will need:
Education A university degree from an accredited educational institution
in human resources, Business, Public administration,
Management or any other related field.
Work
experience
At least five years of experience in administrative and
human resources management or application of
administration, public or criminal law, with at least one year
experience in an international, governmental or large
commercial organization.
Language(s) Excellent command of written and spoken English and
Arabic.
Who we are
For almost 70 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has
been working on the ground in five fields of operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank
and the Gaza Strip providing direct assistance and protection for some 5 million Palestine
refugees in the Middle East. UNRWA is mandated by the UN General Assembly to provide this
assistance and its mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human
development until there is a just and lasting solution for their plight. UNRWA restores safety,
dignity and hope to millions who have been uprooted by conflict with services encompassing
education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement,
microfinance and emergency assistance.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:
Learning and Researching
Planning and Organizing
Deciding and Initiating Action
Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
Applying Technical Expertise
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
http://bit.ly/1KNQpDM
How to apply
Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and
completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts
degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through
http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received,
only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted via e-mail only. Please ensure that
the e-mail address indicated in your Personal History Profile is accurate.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with
information related to bank accounts.
General Information
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. As an Area post,
preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the
post.
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 staff 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 work environment.
The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a
lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self-attestation, confirming that they
have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they
have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of
international human rights law or international humanitarian law.
Date of issue: 10 February 2019/ MA