Branch Manager, (For internal candidates only)

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. - Supervisor: Regional Manager (ML5C) or Credit Operation Manager (ML6), as applicable. - Supervisees: range of professional and general services staff. Responsibilities• Manages the day-to-day Branch operations and provides guidance, encourages teamwork, facilitates related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance standards and ensure quality service delivery. • Oversee the finance, cashiering, accounts and administrative functions to ensure sound management of the Branch and the safety of its assets through the proper implementation of financial, administrative procedures and guidelines; coordinates with MD Field Accounting Officer on matters relating to Accounts and cash. • Is responsible for the cost-efficiency of his/her Branch; sets targets for each product and oversees the work of Area Loan Supervisors to ensure achieving the set targets for the units, and affiliated offices, if any. • Reviews, verifies and recommends/approves the loans according to each product’s procedural manual and each case merit; continuously, monitors their performance; collects the written-off portfolio through the delegated legal follow-up to the Compliance Consultant to ensure efficient recovery of the delinquent loan/s. • Monitors the market changes that affect the MD operational activities, with special emphasis on the Branch loans; analyses and advises management of for proper adaptation. • Prepares monthly and periodic reports on Branch activities, including active products and their performance, profit/lost, and other ad-hoc reports, as required by Field and HQs management. • Monitors the Branch staff performance and coordinates with the Chief, Field Microfinance Programme their capacity building to ensure they are well equipped with the required knowledge to enhance their performance; is responsible for the induction of new staff/personnel. • 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, the following competencies apply. • Leading and Supervising • Analyzing • Planning and Organizing • Persuading and Influencing • Adapting and Responding to Change Education- A university degree from an accredited institution in accountancy, finance, banking or business administration. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work Experience* You are required to have six years’ experience in management of cash transactions, banking, credit or finance management. * You are required to have a university degree from an accredited institution in accountancy, finance, banking or business administration * Are you currently residing in Duty Station. It is required that you specify your current location. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. * Do you have any outside activities or political affiliations that could potentially influence your ability to perform your duties with UNRWA? You are required to explain. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. * Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs., owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A \"yes\" answer doesn't necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is 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).