Org. Setting and Reporting

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 8 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 the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. 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. Human Resources Officer (Recruitmen– reports to the Head Recruitment Section, P4 at HQA

Responsibilities

Participates in the administration of daytoday operations of recruitment services and activities:Prepares and reviews Job Openings (JOto ensure compliance with the approved post descriptions .In coordination with the hiring offices, coordinates for technical tests and reviews the screening of applications provided by the Hiring Department against established criteria, raising discrepancies with the concerned department and advising supervisor/s accordingly.Coordinates and oversees with Recruitment Section support staff the administrative and logistical arrangements for interviews; participates and represents the Recruitment Section (Rin interview panels for international and/or area recruitments and completes interview reports accordingly.In coordination with the supervisor, initiates contact with job applicants and provides support and information to internal and external candidates on matters related to the recruitment process and employment with the Agency, after finalization of each recruitment process.Coordinates proposals and approvals for the assignment of dailypaid workers, as required.Advises the Head, Recruitment Section on recruitment issues, bottlenecks and identifies mitigating issues accordingly.Assists in the development of annual recruitment plans, contributing to the refinement of recruitment guidelines and selection procedures and ensuring that recruitments are carried out in accordance with the overall recruitment plan and established guidelines, including gender parity.Produces and assists his/her supervisor in producing periodic and/or other statistical reports on recruitment activities for use inside and outside the Agency, including data on rosters, new incumbent profiles and shortlisted candidates; produces and updates other related reports, including the recruitment section’s weekly report, as required. Provides training on Competencybased interviewing.Contacts counterparts in missions, nongovernmental organizations, and national recruitment services with regard to the Agency’s job openings and applications, as required for outreach purposes.Conducts/coordinates Reference Verification or reference checks and clear checks; prepares correspondence with regards to job applicants and responds as per policy to general inquiries from internal and external candidates.Maintains the Recruitment Section’s webpage on UNRWA platforms; creates graphical designs, uploads documents and keeps job openings up to date; circulates Job Openings and uploads on relevant social media platforms, websites and fora.Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Applying Technical Expertise Planning and Organizing Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Relating and Networking Creating and Innovating Client Orientation For guidance on how to prepare for competencybased interviews: https://careers.un.

Education

A university degree from an accredited educational institution in human resources management, public or business administration or a related field.

JobSpecific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least five years of progressively responsible relevant experience in human resources management, including two years in recruitment and succession planning is required. A university degree from an accredited educational institution in human resources management, public or business administration or a related field is required. Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic is required. Formal training in human resources management is desirable. Are you currently residing in Duty station. Please specify your current location. It is required.

Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competencybased interview.

Special Notice

Conditions of service: Contract Type: 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.Grade and Salary, Grade 15 (Jorda: Monthly basic salary JD 30 plus special occupational allowance (SOof 25% of the basic salary (SOA may change from time to tim. Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (4% of basic salary paid by the Agenc, compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicabl. Additional benefits: 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service; 14 weeks of Maternity Leave; 2 weeks paternity leave. This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Jordan, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the 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 Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates of the underrepresented gender assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post when a vacancy arises in the future. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA’s online erecruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under “Category” RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade. Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered. The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the CommissionerGeneral of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UNwide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from underrepresented groups. At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and nonviolent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a nonsmoking work environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyperlink on the upper right side of the inspira accountholder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York timon the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWDOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR REQUEST MONEY FROM CANDIDATES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING, ONBOARDIN. UNRWA DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.