Job: Community Development Social Worker / Children & Youth

Location: Lebanon
Deadline: Tuesday, 05 November 2013
Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East Country: Lebanon Closing date: 25 Nov 2013

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 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.

Community Development Social Worker / Children & Youth

Location Lebanon Field Office Type of Appointment Fixed Term – Three Years (1 post) Employment Roster (3 persons) Deadline for Application 25 November 2013 Vacancy Announcement Number 71/2013 Grade 10 Department/Division Relief & Social Services Department

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

(A) Assists in planning, monitoring, evaluation and follow on all activities of the social services programme in the Area/Camp to which the post incumbent is assigned, within the framework of the overall objectives, strategies and targets of the programme; (B) Implements programmes and activities targeting women, persons with disability, children, youth and the community at large. (C) Strengthens the institutional capacity of the community-based organizations (CBOs) through provision of technical support including training of local administrative committee members and volunteers; (D) Works closely with the Community Credit Assistants to identify potential refugees that can benefit from the services of the Micro-credit Community Support Programme (MCSP); (E) Implements surveys and assigned studies in the targeted refugee communities, as requested. (F) Mobilizes community support and participation in the various community based projects and activities; (G) Coordinates with other UNRWA programmes, at the operational level, to increase refugees' access to UNRWA services; (H) Maintains good working relations with various partners and stakeholders; (I) Monitors and evaluates progress of CBOs and other activities implemented within the framework of the Social Services Programmes; ensures efficient and timely data entry of all CBOs activities into database; and prepares all required reports; (J) Participates, as requested, in workshops and meetings intended to improve professional knowledge and skills relevant to as assigned responsibilities; (K) May be required to mentor newly recruited Social Workers; and (L) Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A) Academic and Professional University degree in social work, sociology, psychology, guidance and counseling, social anthropology or any other related degree in social development or emergency and /or humanitarian relief aid.

(B) Experience At least two years experience in a developmental social welfare programme applying the knowledge acquired in (A), in governmental or non-governmental organizations.

(C) Language Command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

(D) Competencies i) Ability to work under pressure and challenging conditions; ii) Ability to take initiative and maintain cordial relationship with all concerned; iii) Ability to work effectively within a team as well as work independently without close supervision. iv) Ability to conduct and coordinate training and participatory assessment;

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS i) An understanding of the refugee community and knowledge of the customs, habits and traditions of various refugee groups; ii) Ability to mobilize community resources and potentials; iii) Basic computer literacy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION i) The incumbent of this post is required to travel in the field in the course of performing his/her duties. Must be willing and qualified to drive an Agency vehicle; ii) The incumbent may be required to undertake professional in-service training as directed, with the field of assignment.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: Monthly basic salary L.L. 1,724,195.- Contract Duration: to fill one vacant post at Lebanon Field Office (Fixed term –Three years), and to roster three persons at Lebanon Field Office. 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. Short-listed candidates who fully meet the required criteria shall 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. الأونروا هي منظمة تابعة للأمم المتحدة، وهي منظمة تÙترض من موظÙيها الالتزام بأعلى معايير الاستقامة والحياد والنزاهة. ويشمل ذلك احترام مبادئ حقوق الإنسان واحترام التنوع وتبني الوسائل غير العنيÙØ© ÙÙŠ حل كاÙØ© أشكال النزاعات. المتوقع من موظÙÙŠ الأونروا أن يقوموا بدعم هذه القيم ÙÙŠ كاÙØ© الأوقات، سواء ÙÙŠ أماكن العمل أم خارجه. إن أولئك الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالالتزام الكامل وغير المشروط بهذه القيم هم Ùقط الذين ينبغي أن يتقدموا بطلباتهم للعمل لدى الأونروا. الأنروا هي بيئه عمل لا يسمح Ùيها بالتدخين.

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 12 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 –'سيتم الإتصال Ùقط بالأشخاص الذين تنطبق عليهم متطلبات الوظيÙØ©'. 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. يرجى تقديم الطلبات حسب التعليمات اعلاها وعدم ارسال السيرة الذاتية الى هذا البريد الالكتروني.

Date of issue: 05 November 2013

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