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:

Contract Status     Limited Duration Contract

Contract Duration       One year (extendable subject to the performance requirements and organization needs)

Grade       Band G/S1

Benefits

Monthly basic salary starts from JD 1,440.40 fils. Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, annual leave & dependency allowance (if applicable).

Department                Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Program

Duty Station          Jordan Field Office

Issue Date    20 December 2018

Deadline for Applications   02 January 2019

Place in the Organisation

The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Chief, Field Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Program staff assigned to the Sanitation Services sub-programme in the Field

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent advises and assists the Chief, Field Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Program in all matters related to the Environmental Sanitation Programme, in particular:

·         Plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates camp environmental health services  in the Field to which assigned, including water supply, sewerage and drainage, solid waste management and control of insects and rodents;

·         Assesses needs and provides advice on the improvement of sanitary facilities at UNRWA schools;

·         Develops, as necessary, terms of reference for feasibility studies and co-ordinates construction works for the development of environmental infrastructure with the Field Construction & Engineering Division;

·         Develops self-help camp sanitary improvement programmes and provides technical guidance and supervision to such programmes;

·         Arranges for and participates in in-service training for sanitation staff and carries out studies and research work on sanitary subjects, as needed;

·         Liaises and maintains contact with the respective governmental, municipal and other concerned local organizations on sanitation matters planned and/or executed by the host government or local bodies for the benefit of refugee camps;

·         Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

·         A degree in civil engineering from a recognized university.

·         A post-graduate degree or diploma in sanitary engineering.

·         Six years of professional working experience, preferably in construction and maintenance programmes.

·         Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

Competencies

·         Ability to take initiative and produce sound professional judgment.

·         Ability to work under stress and pressure.

·         Excellent communication skills .

·         Demonstrate  problem-solving skills.

·         Strong leadership/supervisory skills.

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in team working environment.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of use of computers for statistical applications and engineering designs.

Equivalency

When the minimum requirements are not fully met, Field Director for Field Area staff and Director of Human Resources for Headquarters Area staff, in consultation with the concerned supervisor 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.

This vacancy notice is open to internal & external candidates 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: 20 December 2018