Assistant Prjects Officer (Cash For Work)- For Internal and External Candidates- Limited Duration Contract (LDC)/ Band E "Step 1"- Projects Office- Tulkarem- Band

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA 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 5.8 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. UNRWA in the West Bank is embarking into the implementation of a two-year project focused on Supporting Temporary Employment and Infrastructure Rehabilitation Programme (STEP), through the creating of some 6,000 short-term cash for work opportunities and the maintenance and rehabilitation of its installations, including schools and health clinics across the West Bank. The Incumbent: (i) Title of Supervisor: Project Manager (ii) Title of Supervisee/s: N/A ResponsibilitiesThe Incumbent : 1. Assists the Project manager in identifying and reviewing project needs, prepares individual project proposals and maintains the Field's project master list. 2. Lead in Cash for Work beneficiaries’ registration and selection process 3. Conducts regular field monitoring visits to ensure beneficiary attendance records are fully completed. Receive beneficiaries feedback and timely address them. 4. Coordinates and follow up on project implementation with the programme and concerned departments and in reporting to the Project manager any delays or problems hindering the implementation of projects. 5. Coordinates with the concerned department in drafting project progress reports and updates. Collects data and information on the progress of project implementation for inclusion in the monthly monitoring report. 6. Monitors and controls financial expenditure of projects in coordination with the Administrative Officers of the programme and concerned departments, the Field Finance Officer and HQ Finance Department. Assists the Projects Officer in developing alternative plans to utilize remaining funds after project completion, in coordination with the relevant departments. 7. Assists the Projects manager during donor/s visits. 8. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor CompetenciesUN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. in addition to: 1. Deciding and Initiating Action 2. Apply Technical Expertise 3. Persuading and Influencing 4. Planning and Organization 5. Leading and Supervision EducationA university degree from an accredited educational institution in Business Administration, Project management, international relations or other relevant disciplines Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in programme monitoring, reporting, stakeholder engagements, budget expenditure tracking, data collection, community sensitization, conducts trainings and meetings. is required -Please confirm if you live/ reside in West Bank or Jerusalem? And if you have West Bank or Jerusalem ID. please to mention its number down, as it is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).