UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
UNRWA
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 5 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 funded
almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its international team,
UNRWA is seeking a seasoned finance professional for the position of:
Head, Donor Relations and Projects Support Office
Vacancy Announcement Number14-FO-GA-42 Grade P-4 Deadline for Applications 6 August 2014 Duty Station Gaza
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of UNRWA
Operations, Gaza (DDUO,G) the Head, Donor Relations and Projects Support
Office will lead the Donor Relations and Projects Support Office. S/he
will be responsible for supporting and coordinating project planning
processes, managing donor relations and fundraising strategies for the
Gaza Field, including projects funded by the Emergency Appeal and other
donors. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures,
the incumbent will:
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the project planning process and provide input, within the context of the Agency’s Strategic and Programme framework; build the Field capacity to assess, deliver, monitor and evaluate projects; manage the actual application of the Programme Management Cycle (PMC) for all Field projects; facilitate results-based project plans built on evidence and logical frameworks; incorporate efficient use of inputs, indicators of impact, outcomes and outputs;
- Assist the DDUO,G in directing and coordinating projects in the Field through integrated and cohesive project management framework; provide guidance to the Field Office to enhance quality of project management and ensure effective results from capacity and skill building; manage PMC training courses; integrate cross-cutting themes (gender, protection, social inclusion) with the Field-specific project planning process;
- Plan and recommend the allocation of project resources in coordination with Programme managers (primarily Education, Health, Relief and ICIP); monitor expenditure and projects implementation in compliance with plans;
- Contribute to the overall development of Gaza-based fundraising strategy and management of donor relationships including specific recommendations on Field resource mobilization; produce various fundraising documents including appeals and make significant contributions to policy documents; manage relationships with key donors; provide a consistently high level of responsiveness and service to key donors; actively pursue innovative avenues of cooperation for funding opportunities by public and private donors; provide counsel to the Director of UNRWA Operations, Gaza and senior management accordingly;
- Coordinate with the respective programme and project staff in Gaza Field in order to develop strategy, and identify needs and relevant projects; ensure the review of all project outlines and proposals in the Field to make sure they are in line with agreed minimum quality standards, Field’s priorities, and Project Cycle Management (PCM) techniques; perform a high level monitoring of project performance to ensure that outputs and outcomes are delivered on time and on budget; update the status of projects implemented by the Field Offices and ensure that projects closure is done in a timely manner;
- Verify adherence to donor stipulations, grant agreement guidelines and deadlines; ensure the timely submission of donor reports and submission of requests for reprogramming or extensions; advise on the implementation of Programme/unit when necessary to take corrective action; regularly inform the Front Office and Finance Department on projects’ status;
- Promote and implement the Field donor relations strategy with results-oriented concrete actions; organize and participate in senior level missions in Gaza accompanying the Director and keeping him/her updated on donor relations; participate in major meetings and conference discussions with senior government civil servants on the political level; prepare briefing notes for the External Relations and Communication Department (ERCD) and the Commissioner General’s Office over Gaza projects, donor discussions and programmes/projects funding status;
- Facilitate bilateral agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with local donors on behalf of the Field; negotiate and draft project proposals with donors in coordination with ERCD; analyze, review and edit project proposals and progress reports; draft correspondence for the purpose of fundraising and advocacy;
- Ensure that Field Departments proactively coordinate with concerned HQ Departments, Field Offices and Liaison Offices on contributions, donor-funded projects and external relations activities and ensures timely follow-up.
Professional Knowledge and Experience
- Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in political science, international relations, programme management, business or public administration, law, economics, development studies or a similar discipline;
- At least 8 years of experience in humanitarian programme or project management as well as resource mobilization, fundraising and donor relations, including a minimum of four years international experience at a management or coordination level, outside one’s home country; sound knowledge of results-based management of humanitarian and development assistance programmes, as well as monitoring and evaluation.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
Competencies
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
- Strong communication skills, ability to handle details and present a persuasive case;
- Excellent writing skills including reports, proposals and other documents for internal and external use;
- Ability to develop clear goals, independently plan and prioritize own work, work well under tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities;
- Evidence of the utilization of planning tools and methodologies for assessment, design, monitoring and evaluation purposes;
- Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and coordination skills;
- Ability to find creative solutions to problems and negotiate with and influence others;
- An understanding of the culture and political complexity of the area;
- Excellent computer skills.
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 qualification,
additional professional training and progressive relevant work
experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no
relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience in external relations, fund-raising and project management;
- Knowledge of Arabic;
- Specialized training in and experience of an internationally recognized industry standard for project cycle management.
Additional Information
The incumbent will be required to travel regularly inside and outside the Agency’s area of operations.
Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $72,605net tax free with dependants or $67,611single, plus post adjustment of 61.7%
(subject to change without notice).Other benefits, subject to
eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave,
pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks of annual leave per year.
Staff members based in Gaza are entitled to additional benefits, subject
to eligibility, including expanded leave provisions, hardship pay, and
R&R leave every 6 weeks (according to the UN classification of the
duty station and subject to change without notice). While Gaza is a
non-family duty station, eligible staff members may set up a second
household in a nearby location to have their family nearby. Initial
contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions
subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the
post.
How to Apply
To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing 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 for UNRWA vacancies,
only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.
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.
General Information
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
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: 7 July 2014/ LAN
How to apply:
To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing 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 for UNRWA vacancies,
only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.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.
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