Location: Lebanon
Deadline: Thursday, 01 August 2013
Description
Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 01 Aug 2013
UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency 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 by far the largest UN operation in the Middle East with 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.
Employment Officer
Location Lebanon Field Office Type of Appointment Fixed Term (Project Funded) - One Year (Renewable) Deadline for Application 01 August 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number 39/2013 Grade 13 Department/Division Office of the Director – Programme Support Office
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
(A) Follows-up on and supports the ESC Supervisors in the implementation of the strategy and achievement of objectives set for the centres; supports the ESC Counseling/Placement Officers in the implementation of the strategy and guidelines for trainings and placement interventions;
(B) Generates synergies and sets up a network between ESCs for information sharing on jobseekers' profiles, and on the availability of training and employment prospects for the Palestinian community;
(C) Assists the Employment Coordinator in the preparation of presentations, organization of field visits and other tasks, and in preparation of monitoring and evaluation reports; ensures that reports prepared by the ESC Supervisors are accurate and of high quality;
(D) Acts as the liaison between the Employment Coordinator and the ESC Supervisors for any issues related to the implementation of the interventions, and for communication purposes;
(E) In coordination with the Counseling/Placement Officers, ensures that the referral of jobseekers to skill training opportunities comply with the international standards of quality and decent jobs and with the strategy and guidelines developed by the Employment Coordinator;
(F) Provides day-to-day technical support to ESCs staff including monitoring Outreach Officers' activities;
(G) Coordinates with and informs, on a day-to-day basis, the Employment Coordinator about the ESCs' progresses, achievements, and main obstacles encountered;
(H) Follows-up with and assists the ESC Supervisors in the implementation of apprenticeships and on-the-job training component of the ESCs;
(I) Ensures that the Management Information System is properly functioning in all ESCs and it responds to the needs of staff;
(J) Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
(A) Academic and Professional A university degree in sociology, social sciences, economics, business or management or other related discipline.
(B) Experience At least three years experience in development and management of employment generating projects.
(C) Language Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
(D) Competencies
i) Ability to build and sustain effective work relationships with multiple stakeholders to achieve a common goal;
ii) Demonstrated skills in programme management and administration;
iii) Strong communication, liaison, facilitation and problem-solving skills;
iv) Strong analytical and evaluation skills;
v) Flexibility, initiative and ability to work creatively in a stressful environment;
vi) Ability to use computer applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
i) Basic knowledge of placement and counseling services;
ii) Knowledge of Lebanon context and the employment issues affecting Palestine refugees.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The incumbent may be required to work beyond the regular working hours.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Salary: Monthly basic salary L.L. 2,111,660.- Contract Duration: Fixed Term (Project Funded) - One Year (Renewable) Holidays: 30 days annual leave Dependency allowance: Dependent spouse: L.L 60,000 per month Dependent child: L.L 33,000 per month Pension: Provident Fund contribution
EQUIVALENCY
Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Recruitment process is based on the Agency's strategy to obtain the best qualified and suitable employees through a competitive recruitment process. After the deadline for receiving applications, all applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Office and the Hiring Department. Only Short-listed candidates who fully meet the required criteria shall be contacted and undergo technical/practical tests and the candidates with the highest passing scores will then be invited to interview (see 'Technical and Practical Tests Required' below). The final recommendation for selection is based on the test results, interview assessment, Agency priorities and needs and the candidates' profiles. For all posts, the weight allocated for the technical/practical tests (listed below) is 60% and for the interview is 40%.
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.
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 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 working environment.
Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. If the post is a project funded post (this will be indicated in the vacancy), an internal candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will not retain his/her current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable Area Staff Rules. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.
TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED Short-listed candidates will sit for one test:
- Computer based technical test (100%).
The top 5 scoring candidates in the computer based technical test given, that none have scored less than 50%, will be invited for an interview.
How to apply:
If you have the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, 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. Please apply as requested above, do not send your CV To this email address, all cvs sent to this email address will be automatically ignored.
or contact the recruitment unit on 009611840490.
Date of issue: 19 July 2013
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