Org. Setting and Reporting

Describe briefly the organizational setting of the job. Provide details of the reporting lines including staff appointee is responsible for and supervisor details. Also note any special considerations affecting the work setting (e.g. unusual/difficult working conditions). Title of Supervisor: National Security Officer Title of Supervisees: Not applicable

Responsibilities

– Operates and monitors assigned systems within the FSRM operations room in an efficient manner ensuring that all work is undertaken in compliance with UNRWA SOPs. – Ensures that all security and communications equipment are functioning and in good condition including radio communications. – Records and reports all data collected by Mobile Security Officers and other UNRWA staff in the Fields and actions taken in a clear, legible, and accurate written format to be reported FSRM Management; conducts day-to-day monitoring of media and other information sources relevant to safety and security, with the objective of alarming the FSRM Management. – Maintain a line of collaboration with UNDSS radio room in regard to security updates, STIs, advisories, mission tracking and reporting. – Perform emergency head counts using communication equipment for both International and locally recruited staff when instructed. – Provides an efficient and courteous radio and telephone answering service and deals efficiently with all enquiries; conducts radio checks with the guards and their supervisors. – Maintains an updated staffing contact list and send security advisories as directed by the FSRM Management. – Tracking and early warning or quick response to the security and safety needs of UNRWA staff through the efficient management of GSM/Satellite/Radio-based communications. – Provide GSM/Satellite base/Telecommunications ECS support and advice. – Support users through the use of applications (Android & IOS). – Issue of UNRWA ID Cards and update of the UNRWA Security ID Database. – To support FSRM administrative related works. – Performs other duties as may be assigned by the FSRM Management.

Competencies

– Demonstrated communication skills and knowledge of VHF/ HF radio systems, cell phones and satellite phones. – Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a team environment and with people of diverse backgrounds, culture, and nationalities. – Proven ability to supervise a team and provide constructive coaching and feedback to others. – Ability to deliver quality service in a stressful working environment. – Ability to exercise a high degree of professional discretion. – Excellent computer literacy with proficiency in word processing in English and Arabic.

Education

Completion of secondary education is required. .يشترط إكمال التعليم الثانوي Two-year Diploma from an accredited educational institution in Security and risk management, Military, business or public administration, Computer & Telecommunication Science, or other related fields is desirable. يفضل الحصول على دبلوم لمدة عامين من مؤسسة تعليمية معتمدة في الأمن وإدارة المخاطر أو الإدارة العسكرية .أو الأعمال أو الإدارة العامة أو علوم الكمبيوتر والاتصالات أو المجالات الأخرى ذات الصلة Formal technical training for maintenance of communications equipment. .التدريب الفني الرسمي لصيانة معدات الاتصالات

Job – Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

at least Three years combined experience in radio communication and admin./clerical work is required Experience in fire prevention/fighting, first aid, emergency work is required. High standard of spoken English with the ability to translate written documents from Arabic- English- Arabic, and draft minutes of security meetings is required. Practical working knowledge of UN administrative policies, procedures, and systems is required. Work experience in an internationally oriented environment is required.

Languages

Good command of written and spoken English. .يشترط إجادة اللغة الإنجليزية كتابة وتحدثا – High standard of spoken English with the ability to translate written documents from Arabic- English- Arabic, and draft minutes of security meetings if required. مستوى عال من تحدث اللغة الإنجليزية مع القدرة على ترجمة المستندات المكتوبة من العربية إلى الإنجليزية إلى العربية، وصياغة محاضر الاجتماعات الأمنية إذا لزم الأمر

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

* Conditions of service: Contract Status: – Limited Duration Contract for 6 months renewable appointment subject to funding confirmation. Grade: Band C Monthly basic salary:562.60.USD Other benefits include: • Dependency allowances (if applicable). • 30 days of Annual leave in addition to maternity and sick leaves: subjective to eligibility. Candidates who are invited to a written test should submit their academic qualifications, employment certificates and other required documents, either before the date of the test, or on the day of the test. Failure to do so may entail disqualification from the recruitment process. على المتقدمين المدعوين للامتحان إحضار شهاداتهم الأكاديمية وشهادات الخبرة وأي مستندات أخرى مطلوبة إما قبل تاريخ الامتحان أو يوم الامتحان حيث يؤدي الفشل في تحقيق ذلك إلى الاستبعاد من التقدم للامتحان Candidates should also submit a statement of non-employment (3 copies) given that governmental, or joint sector employees cannot be appointed to UNRWA posts even if they have leave without pay permit. إبراز وثيقة غير موظف عدد 3 فلا يحق لموظفي القطاع العام أو المشترك التعيين ضمن شواغر الأونروا حتى وان .كان ضمن اجازة بلا أجر Candidates who succeed in the recruitment process and receive an offer of appointment to the respective post must submit a notification issued by GAPAR to the effect that they have reported to GAPAR and have filled the required forms for obtaining approval of competent government authorities. والحاصلين على عرضعمل على أساس الوظيفة المعلنة أعلاه على المتقدمين الناجحين في عملية التوظيف إبراز إشعار صادر عن الهيئة العامة للاجئين الفلسطينيين العرب إلى مكتب الموارد البشرية في الأونروا يفيد أنه قد قام بتعبئة جميع الاستمارات المطلوبة للحصول على موافقة السلطات الحكومية المختصة إضافة إلى :الوثاىق التالية They should also submit the following: Statement of non-conviction (3 copies). وثيقة غير محكوم عدد 3 Copy of personal ID. نسخة عن الهوبة * 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. * General information 1. This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates . Daily paid workers holding a daily paid contract may be considered as internal candidates. As an Area post, only candidates who reside in Syria at the time of applications are eligible to apply. The Agency does not assume responsibilities nor support the issuance of work permits for those who has no legal documents to live in Syria, job opening applies only to potential candidates residing within the field of the post, residing within commuting distance of the duty station of the post. 2. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. 3. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women; 4. 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; 5. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA’s online e-recruitment 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 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; 6. 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. 7. Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework. 11. 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; 12. Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you have written in your Personal History Form are accurate and active. Your status in relation to the vacancy will be communicated to you only via the email listed on your Personal History Form; 13. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities; 14. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply; 15. For more information please visit the website, http//: inspira.un.org. United Nations Considerations Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented 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 non-violent 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 non-smoking 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” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder 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 time) on the deadline date.

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented 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 non-violent 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 non-smoking 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” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder 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 time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

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