Vacancy Announcement
Projects Budget Officer, Grade 14/ LDC,
HQ Amman
Vacancy Announcement Number 19-AR-AM-14
Deadline for Applications 12 March 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 Finance
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.
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 Budget and Finance Officer.
The main responsibilities include:
Calculating, checking, reconciling and analyzing financial and related data for projects as
requested by the supervisor; compiling and maintaining detailed financial/budgetary data
for various projects.
Preparing Budget Allotment and Adjustments (BAAs) to allocate contributions for projects
including various projects within programmes, support departments and emergency
appeals’ funds.
Liaising with the staff in Headquarter departments, divisions and offices and coordinating
financial action as and when required, in respect of projects and emergency appeal funds.
Examining and adjusting as necessary reallocation of projects budgets for successive
budgetary periods; documenting, classifying and recording budget transactions for
projects in order to compile financial budgetary information.
Monitoring and processing the budgetary allocation for various projects, and checking
availability of funds for various documents including contract proposals, list of
requirements, purchase orders; special service agreements, service contracts, etc.
Implementing monthly overall budgetary/expenditure control and utilization of funds per
donation within fund and per individual project within each donation.
Preparing various reports related to projects budgets for the use of ERCD and donors;
assembling and maintaining budgetary and financial records, project proposals and
quantitative data and converting such data for use in the budgets.
Assisting supervisor in the reviews of Budgetary Project Management Control System and
providing advice as needed.
Additional information
The incumbent may be requested to travel inside the area of operations
Conditions of service
Option One: Fixed Term Appointment, Grade 14
Monthly basic salary JD 849.80. 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 starting from 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 business
administration, accounting, and/or any related discipline.
Work
experience
At least four years of general budgeting, acco
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/
Language(s) Good knowledge of spoken and written English.
Desirable qualifications:
Knowledge of UNRWA’s accounting and budgeting system and procedures;
Working experience with a computerized financial management system (FMS);
Experience specifically in project budgeting
You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:
UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core
Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results
Ability to use a computer and work on various spreadsheet applications such as Excel
and Access;
Very good analytical skills;
Detail and quality orientated / methodical work practices;
Effective written and oral communications skills including report drafting skills.
Teamwork;
Ability to cope with multiple tasks effectively.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
https://ift.tt/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: 27 February 2019/MM
