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 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. The incumbent of this post reports to the Chief Environment Division .
Responsibilities
– Is responsible for the technical guidance and advise on various aspects of the environmental infrastructure component related to sewerage collection, treatment, disposal and reuse, management of storm water run-off and drainage, and management of water supply and distribution networks, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiatives and projects within UNRWA installations and refugees’ camps as follows: * Assesses the infrastructure challenges, diagnoses needs and determines the appropriate services and facilities required to attend to such needs and improve the refugees living conditions. * Provides technical recommendations and guidance, with close coordination with Design Section in HQ, to develop suitable designs; prepares long- and medium-term plans and interventions, including guidelines/tools for development of community participation and awareness to ensure sustainable infrastructure solutions. *Advises the supervisor on all aspects of various stages of related infrastructure projects including concept development, proposals, planning, design, tendering, construction and their operation by the respective Field/s. *Prepares/reviews terms of reference of concept notes, technical studies, assessment works, feasibility studies, appraisal of feasibility studies and preliminary and detailed technical designs for infrastructure related initiatives. – Reviews the designs and tenders of water supply and distribution networks, sewerage collection, treatment, storm water run-off and drainage components of the Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programme Agency-wide, including resource planning and clearance of all designs prior to advertisement. – Assesses related projects works through Fields’ visits and/or reviewing Field’s related progress reports, ensuring that works, design and related activities/interventions undertaken are in accordance with the approved policies, strategies, standards, procedures and best practices. – Develops and/or updates UNRWA policies and strategies, manuals, instructions and guidelines in the water supply and distribution networks, sewerage collection, treatment, disposal and reuse, management of storm water and drainage, including maintenance works, in line with other UNRWA general policies. – Prepares procedures and instructions related to establishment and periodic upgrading of camp-by camp situation analysis to identify problems, needs and priorities, to ensure adequacy and continuous maintenance of water supply networks, sewerage collection and treatment, storm water run-off and drainage. – Provides technical support and monitors consultancy works related to infrastructure components, as needed, ensuring that they are working in line with the relevant policy and technical instructions; recommends measures, and follows up implementation, to align works accordingly. – Plans, recommends and supervises the Department’s training sessions in the area of infrastructure, majorly water supply networks, sewerage collection, treatment, disposal and management of storm water run-off, drainage and road works; conducts training courses for ICI HQs and Fields staff in his/her area of expertise. – Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Competencies
– Applying Technical Expertise. – Managing Complexity and Change – Deciding and Initiating Action – Delivering Results iii. Coping with Pressure and Setbacks – Creating and Innovating – Learning and Researching – Managing Complexity and Change – Delivering Results
Education
– Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in Civil, Infrastructure or Environmental Engineering.
Job – Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
At least eight years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in Infrastructure and environmental engineering, including planning, concept development, design, construction supervision & management, project operation related to water supply and networks, sewerage collection, treatment, disposal and use, management of storm water run-off, drainage, and WASH initiatives covering various infrastructure facilities as wells, tanks, pumps, desalination plants, sanitation including at least five years of relevant experience at senior level is required . Experience and knowledge of appropriate computer applications such as AutoCAD, infrastructure engineering software, such as Infrastructure Design Software and/or other related software is required . Experience and knowledge of the latest development of new materials and methods and their impact on the design and construction works is required . Experience in overseeing and managing large-scale infrastructure projects from inception to completion is required . Experience with infrastructure feasibility studies, master planning, and environmental impact assessments is required . Experience and knowledge of preparing reports, proposals, and presentations is required . Ability to design and deliver training sessions including training needs assessment and evaluation is desirable . Knowledge of construction methods in the Middle East is desirable . Experience in greening design approach in Infrastructure design and operation projects is desirable . Are you currently residing in Duty station. Please specify your current location. It is required.
Languages
-Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic Languages.
Assessment
– Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://hr.un.org/page/prepare-competency-based-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 18 : Monthly basic salary JD 1246.60 plus special occupational allowance (SOA) of 69.90% of the basic salary (SOA may change from time to time). Other benefits: Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits: 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service; 14 weeks of Maternity Leave; 2 weeks paternity leave. The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency’s area of operations. 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. The selected candidate may be required to travel in the Agency’s areas of operations in the Middle East. Other information: – The incumbent may be required to travel to the Fields and sites in the Agency’s area of operations . – The incumbent may be required to work during irregular working hours, when needed . Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates from the underrepresented gender to asst the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. 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, in the future should suitable vacancies become available. 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. Advertisements published in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. 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. UNRWA also welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. Note: only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Join our eco-friendly organization dedicated to environment sustainability and targeting to be plastic free by 2025. 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 to be considered. 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. Please find link to a video that guides applicants on how to apply to Job Openings: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MH-IYA6Y8kxA1fgao5qyTV8VwNajgx4u/view?usp=sharing 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. 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 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.