Deputy Chief Field Relief Social Services Programme
Posting Title : Deputy Chief Field Relief Social Services Programme
(Candidates who applied before, meet the post requirements,
and interested to apply are encouraged to re-apply), 18
Job Code Title : Dep Chief Fld Relief Social Srvcs Prog
Department/ Office : UNRWA – Programme Relief & Social Services – Jordan
Location : FO Jordan
Posting Period : 5 June 2023-18 June 2023
Job Opening number : 23-HRA-UNRWA – Programme Relief & Soc-207867-R-FO
Jordan (R)
Staffing Exercise : N/A
Org. Setting and Reporting
• Supervisor:
The incumbent reports to the Chief, Field Relief and Social Services Programme on all
administrative, managerial and technical matters.
• Supervisees:
The incumbent supervises and provides technical guidance to a team of professional and
General Services or equivalent Area Staff posts/personnel.
Responsibilities
• Coordinates and monitors the process of implementation of the Programme's activities,
evaluates progress; prepares monthly and other regular internal reports, drafts official
correspondence;
• Provides technical support and guidance to Relief and Social Services Programme (RSSP)
Officers; develops staff capacity through regular and systematic training based on needs
assessment;
• Assists the Chief, Field Relief and Social Services Programme (CFRSSP) in the overall
planning and management of the FRSS Programme, ensuring compliance with UNRWA's
overall policies;
• Prepares the annual work plan and RSSP's contribution to the Commissioner General's
annual report; responsible for the Programme's budget preparation and reviews;
• Acts for the Chief, Field Relief and Social Services Programme (CFRSSP) during his/her
absence;
• Facilitates RSSP functions through regular meetings with the Field staff, analyses factors
affecting the Programme's planning and implementation bringing problems to the attention of
CFRSSP and proposing corrective or alternative actions;
• Develops project proposals and prepares project implementation and evaluation reports as
required including reports for donors;
• Networks, as agreed with CFRSSP, with the relevant UN agencies, private institutions,
governmental and non-governmental organizations;
• Inspects UNRWA's installations on regular basis to ensure operations therein are in
compliance with UNRWA's policies and reports any irregularities to CFRSSP;
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Competencies
UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core
Competencies of Communications, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by
default. Default managerial competencies apply. In addition, the following functional
competencies apply:
• Relating and Networking
• Analyzing
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
• Leading and Supervising
• Managing Complexity and Change
Skills
Education
• Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in social sciences,
public administration, management or other related field.
Job Specific Qualifications
Work Experience
• At least eight years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in relief services
and/or social development programmes, four years of which in management, preferably in a
similar programme. is required.
Languages
• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
Assessment
• Technical Test.
• Competency-based Interview.
Special Notice
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 18, Monthly Salary JD 1246.60 Fils. plus, SOA 69.90% of basic salary, other benefits
include Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency), medical
insurance and annual leave:
• Dependency allowances (if applicable).
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Compulsory medical insurance.
Department: UNRWA – Relief and Social Services Programme.
Duty Station: JFO.
Other Information:
• The incumbent should have a valid driving license.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the socio-economic conditions of the Palestine Refugees.
• Provided very good understanding of the context of Palestine refugees and UNRWA
operations.
• Demonstrated experience in programme/project planning and implementation.
• PRINCE II or PMP Certification is an asset.
Equivalency:
• When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may
exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant
academic qualifications and progressive relevant work experience.
• NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are
not considered an acceptable combination.
General Information:
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