Vacancy Announcement
Programme Officer, Grade 16/ LDC,
HQ Amman
Vacancy Announcement Number 19-AR-AM-41
Deadline for Applications 09 June 2019
Contract Status
Duration
Option One:
Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years (applies to
internal candidates on Fixed-Term contract only);
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 for 1 year (applies to
external candidates and internal candidates on
LDC); renewable; Appointment subject to funding
confirmation.
Department Planning
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. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions
from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions.
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 Senior Programme Officer.
The main responsibilities include:
Monitoring trends and developments in utilization of services and making analysis of
strategies using data (programmatic and financial) from established plans, across
UNRWA’s different funding streams, in order to assess and report on progress towards and
compliance with set planning targets ; contributing to lessons learned, needs, and priority
processes; utilizing data as appropriate from the Results-Based Monitoring (RBM) data
warehouse system and other internal and 3rd party sources; ensuring quality and
standards are in line with UNRWA instructions/guidelines and industry standards,
indicators and good practice;
Supporting the design and administration of results-based monitoring systems, indicators
and ratios within the RBM system; training staff on the use of data entry and reporting
from the information system; ensuring that RBM system data sets are up to date on
indicators for monitoring and reporting, and monitoring adherence to key planning targets
and deadlines.
Producing regular quarterly reports and comprehensive semi-annual results reviews on the
implementation of programme objectives and achievements using the Results Review
Guidance and other best practice tools;
Providing advice to the Senior Programme Officer on the development of appropriate
qualitative and quantitative tools and mechanisms to monitor programme performance
and evaluate the appropriateness and relevance of the logical frameworks established in
planning documents, including advice on research methodology, sampling design and
social performance and statistical analysis;
Reviewing and analysing surveys and studies conducted by stakeholders and research
institutions on RBM methodologies; acts as a focal point for co-ordination of joint
assessments conducted in collaboration with consultants and partners; assists in data
collection, training and preparation of reports; providing input into project proposals and
project reporting;
Gathering regular information on indicators and using this data for assessing progress
against objectives along with other relevant data (programmatic and financial); tracking
such information with the mid-term review and year end assessment of programme
strategy;
Acting as a focal point on cross-sectoral issues, enhancing and facilitating interaction with
other relevant Agency programmes.
Additional information
The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency’s area of operations.
Conditions of service
Option One: Fixed Term Appointment, Grade 16
Monthly basic salary JD 1028.90 plus senior professional officer allowance of 15% of
the basic salary. 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 G)
Monthly basic salary starting from JD 1440.40 depending on the professional knowledge and
experience. Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave pro-
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/
rated 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 public
policy, social science, operational research, statistics or related field ;
Work
experience
Six years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in the field
of monitoring and assessment, data analysis, programme and project
reporting and results-based monitoring using key output and
performance indicators in logical frameworks ;
Language(s) Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:
Planning and Organizing
Applying Technical Expertise;
Relating and Networking;
Analyzing;
Coping with Pressure and Setbacks.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
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 May 2019 /RJ