UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
UNRWA
UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its local team, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:
Mobile Safety Officer
Vacancy Announcement Number LDC-12-2019
Contract Status Limited Duration Contract (LDC)
Contract Duration Six months duration (extendable)
Benefits Band E/S1 Gross Monthly Salary is JD 816.50
Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, annual leave & dependency allowance (if applicable).
Department Security Office
Duty Station Jordan Field Office
Issue Date 18 February 2019
Deadline for Applications 03 March 2019
Place in the Organisation
Under the direct supervision of the Safety and Security Officer (SSO), the incumbent is responsible for overseeing UNRWA’s security system and safety requirements, in addition to, providing advice, training and support within a designated area of operations
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in the development and implementation of established safety and security standards, guidelines and procedures to ensure security mainstreaming in all installations within his/her designated area; responds to emergencies in a timely manner.
Conducts periodic building and office security and safety assessment surveys; guides the implementation of emergency and safety standards; acts as the area Fire Marshal, conducts inspections and makes recommendations with regard to fire safety.
Conducts a wide variety of safety and security related training for area and management staff including, Security Awareness, Driver Safety, Fire Safety, Conflict Prevention & Resolution within his/her designated area of operations; provides introductory security briefings to new staff members.
Ensures that Security Incident Reports are properly forwarded to FSO within established time lines;
Assists in planning and implementing security and safety awareness activities such as fire drills and first aid exercises.
Advises management staff in area concerning their security-related duties and responsibilities.
Works closely with UNDSS and local authorities; maintains positive and constructive relationships with local security, police, fire and medical authorities.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
· A university degree in a related field, or any relevant professional qualification, training and progressive work experience.
· Training related to security and safety measures.
· At least two years of progressively responsible experience in the police, military, security industry or related field.
Language
Very good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
Competencies
· Demonstrated organizational and planning skills; ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple activities.
· Proven ability to conduct training.
· Knowledge of security planning and management combined with good technical skills in safety matters and communications equipment.
· Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain working relationships in a multi-cultural environment.
· Proven ability to perform with minimal direct supervision;
· Good report writing skills.
· Good computer skills; ability to operate standard computer software used by the Agency.
Desirable Qualifications
· Practical working knowledge of the UN.
· Formal training in security and safety measures.
Additional Information
· Possession of a valid driving license.
· Willingness to work beyond regular working hours and respond to emergencies at any time.
· The incumbent may be requested to travel.
· This post will cover four vacancies.
Equivalency
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the concerned Director may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.
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. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.
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.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews, please visit: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI”
General Information
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
This vacancy notice is open to external candidates.
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: 18 February 2019
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 4.7 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic. UNRWA is committed to assisting Palestine refugees 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 the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 29,000 staff. Most of these staff is refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities - as teachers, doctors, nurse or social workers. UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:
Mechanical Engineer
Vacancy Announcement Number LDC-09-2019.
Contract Status Limited Duration Contract (LDC)
Contract Duration 6 months Duration (extendable)
Benefits
Band E/S2-S5 Gross Monthly Salary from JD 909.800 to JD 1,189.700 including transportation allowance (No use for UN car) and other expenses and depending on professional knowledge, experience and location of projects.
Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, annual leave & dependency allowance (if applicable).
Department Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Program
Duty Station Sites of construction & maintenance in all areas.
Issue Date 18 February 2019
Deadline for Applications 03 March 2019
Place in the Organisation
The incumbent of this post reports to Project Manager.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures the incumbent:
· Measures, Records & Certifies the quantities of Mechanical Works installed at regular intervals, usually on weekly basis & before Contractor’s Mechanical works Staff submit an interim payment. Then finally certify the whole quantity of Mechanical works carried out upon completion of the work.
· Follow up & report on the progress of work regular basis to project manager
· Attends meetings as requested by project manager
· Tests installed work for safety and adequacy.
· Is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the construction site, related to mechanical works, including supervising and monitoring the site contractors’ labourers and the work of subcontractors, ensuring quality, health and safety measures on site.
· Checks mechanical design drawings, shop drawings and as-built drawings, compared with the actual level and details, ensuring accuracy.
· Prepares technical, financial and any such related technical reports and information as may be required by project manager; particularly, detailed time schedules, cost and calculates time requirements and provides recommendations as appropriate.
· Prepares daily, weekly and monthly progress reports by collecting, analysing and summarizing information and trends; as per request of project manager.
· Full coordination with Agency Electrical engineer in common issues (Electromechanical).
· Prepares air conditioners specifications & supervises the installation of new ACs needed for the project.
· Reviews and checks project documents and reports about any discrepancies and deviation from site conditions; ensures that “as- built” drawings are prepared properly; raises related matters to the supervisor.
· Keeps site records, inspection forms, measurements tracker; monitors project progress and identifies and resolves problems that may affect project’s completion.
· Valuates contractors’ executed mechanical works.
· Monitors the quality of materials used in the project; ensures that the supplied or coordinated materials by UNRWA are strictly used for the intended project and purpose; keeps accurate records of materials delivered to the site per type, quantity and date.
· Arranges for submittals & testing of materials.
· Provides assistance & consultation for other construction & maintenance projects.
· Provides technical advice to Project Manager in his Field of expertise.
· Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Independence of Work
Application of guidance
Incumbent has to apply all Agency procedures, rules, regulations and specifications for all work carried out. He is also required to apply his professional knowledge and exercise, judgment during implementation of all construction and maintenance work on Mechanical installation in Agency buildings.
Qualifications
· A university degree in Mechanical Engineering (Supervision of mechanical works in buildings).
· Minimum five years experience.
· Working Knowledge of both English and Arabic is required.
Competencies
· High level of skill in identifying Mechanical faults, diagnosing the root causes and taking remedial action;
· Ability to maintain good working relationship with user departments and work with others in own department in a team environment.
· Good Communication (both written& verbal) skills.
· Ability to work under pressure.
Desirable Qualifications
· Professional qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
· Professional of a valid driving license in Jordan in a must.
Equivalency
· When the minimum requirements are not met, the Director of Administration and Human Resources, in consultation with the Director concerned, may exceptionally substitute part of these requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience.
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.
General Information
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. First priority will be given to fully qualified staff members; second priority to fully qualified external Palestine refugee applicants. An internal candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will retain his/her current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable Area Staff Rules.
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff is 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.
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.
Issue Date: 18 February 2019
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 4.7 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic. UNRWA is committed to assisting Palestine refugees 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 the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 29,000 staff. Most of these staff is refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities - as teachers, doctors, nurse or social workers. UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:
Project Manager
Vacancy Announcement Number LDC-11-2019
Contract Status
Limited Duration Contract (LDC) Gross Monthly Salary JD 2,022.700 Fils, including transportation ( where possible use UN car)
Department
Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programmme, Jordan
Issue Date
18.February.2019
Deadline for Applications 03.March.2019
Place in the Organisation
The incumbent is responsible to Chief Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programme JFO.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent is responsible for the overall day-to-day management of the project, ensuring the successful and timely implementation, as per plans, on time, within budget and to the quality approved. In particular:
Acquaints him/herself with the Financing Agreement signed between the Donor and UNRWA and all its integral parts and prepare all the project documentation with regard to schedule, budget and project set-up; develop the Project Implementation Plan and update it regularly ensuring that UNRWA rules and regulations on technical matters as related to the project are applied.
Providing an overall direction for Chief Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programme JFO on efficient and cost-effective ways to use the Maintenance funds to achieve the maximum impacts for the Palestine Refugee population using UNRWA premises while ensuring protection.
Comply with the guidance related to the selection criteria for premises that shall be included in the Maintenance Works.
Comply with the guidance for the monitoring and management of the Maintenance Works.
Ensuring that adequate plans are developed, monitored and evaluated for all activities related to the Maintenance Works with clear roles and responsibilities, resources and results while maintaining safety and value and ensuring that the funds are used for the targeted scope.
Discussing requests by JFO Programmes/Departments for inclusion of projects in the Maintenance Works for clearance by ICID-HQ (A), submittals shall include detailed activities and cost breakdowns.
Ensuring timely referral to Donor Relations Officer for support / provision of inputs to address specific issues.
Managing for the in-house preliminary design and following up the detailed design when needed from GAZA Design Unit – HQ (Gaza .).
Managing and supervising the preparation of the tender documents including conditions, design drawings, Bill of Quantities and any other relevant information to comply with donor request for clearance.
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Produce detailed budget of the project and establish accurate, timely and effective budget tracking. Review regular financial forecasts for the effective implementation of the project. Accountable to UNRWA for the Project’s budget, expenditure and reporting.
Develop and maintain effective relationships with external project stakeholders.
Ensure effective project visibility from an Agency and donor perspective.
Coordinate tendering and contracting of maintenance works with Central Support Services Division - HQ (A) (CSSD) and Field Finance Department (FFD) and participate in technical and financial evaluation for tenders.
Lead the Site Engineers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to ensure proper supervision and quality control of Maintenance works and administering contracts and ensure regular site visits are conducted. Oversee the validity and accuracy of bills of quantities and financial accounts for work executed. Carry out the duties of the Director of Works. Provide sign off on final taking-over by the UNRWA Departments/Programmes of the completed maintenance projects.
Coordination with Area Maintenance Engineers in UNRWA areas in several aspects to support the maintenance project.
Prepare reports on project progress and achievements as well as best practices, evaluations and lessons learned, as well as the project final report.
Following up any needed survey or soil testing from external consultant.
Ensure that all As-built drawings are submitted by the end of the project to ICID – HQ (A) including all changes and modifications carried out on the Agency Premises, together with all buried services.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
· University degree in Civil Engineering, preferably with specific knowledge in maintenance projects.
· 15 Years of experience in maintenance projects management relevant to the post’s duties and responsibilities in addition to experience as technically in charge-of the overall planning, management and execution of maintenance projects.
· Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
Competencies
· Solid experience/ability in involving the stakeholders in the planning and implementation of maintenance projects.
· Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a pro-active team environment;
· Ability to present information and data in a clear and constructive manner;
· Good analytical and numerical skills, including the use of MS Excel and other related computer proficiencies. Ability to produce sound professional judgment.
· Ability to produce sound professional judgment
• Ability to work under stress and pressure
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership/supervisory skills
Desirable Qualifications
· Specific experience in upgrading, maintenance and/or rehabilitation projects in built environment similar to the camps.
· Ability to produce detailed plans for upgrading, maintenance and/or rehabilitation projects of buildings.
· Ability in preparing and managing project schedules.
Equivalency
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Field Director may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination
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. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.
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
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
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: 18 February 2019
