Vacancy Announcement
Sanitation Inspector
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.
Place in the Organisation
Responsible directly to the Field Sanitation Officer for technical and administrative matters.
Coordinates operational and administrative matters with Area Officers, as required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures:, he is responsible for the
technical control, planning, and supervision of the Agency’s environmental sanitation
services in the areas to which he is assigned.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Vacancy Announcement Number JF/08/2020
Contract Status Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years ; including 1 year probation
period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the
availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing
need
Benefits Grade 09, Monthly Salary JD 634 & 600 Fills. Other benefits
include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by
the Agency) & medical insurance. Dependency allowance is
subject to eligibility.
Department
Duty Station
Environmental health
All Areas
Issue Date 18 February 2020
Deadline for Applications 02 March 2020
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Academic qualifications
Full secondary education or its equivalent and good knowledge of spoken and
written English and Arabic.
Diploma or a certificate of at least a two-year course in Environmental Sanitation
from a recognized college/institute.
Experience
Three years practical experience in supervisory work in camp or rural community
sanitation under the supervision of a qualified person.
Language
Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic
(E) Competencies:
Ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload and multiple tasks
effectively.
Knowledge and ability to operate basic computer software & office equipment
used by Agency.
Ability to maintain cordial relationships with all concerned.
Ability to cope with multiple tasks effectively.
Good communication skills
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Desirable Qualification
Possession of a valid driving licence.
Some experience in office administration.
Other Information
Only candidates residing in Jordan with authorization to work in that duty station at the time
of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or
accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in the duty station, and
without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded since the agency will not
provide coverage for relocation costs.
Since this vacancy is an Area staff post, the Agency will not provide coverage for relocation
costs.
Additional Information
Required to travel frequently within his Areas, and must be willing to drive an Agency car
during the course of his duty travel.
Required to live in one of the areas assigned to him.
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
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
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 internal and 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 2020