Recruitment Officer-Fixed Term - for Internal & External candidates - FO West Bank, fo west bank

## Recruitment Officer, West Bank - Organization:UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East - Country:occupied Palestinian territory - Office:UNRWA in Gaza, occupied Palestinian territory Organizational Setting and Reporting The incumbent of this post : 1. Supervisor: The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Human Resources Career Management Officer (HRCMO). 2. Supervisees: The incumbent of this post supervises a number of professional and/or general services staff members. The incumbent: 1. Manages the day-to-day operation of recruitment services and activities, including the revision of vacancy advertisements to ensure compliance with post descriptions, production of effective material for advertisements, preparation, in coordination with the hiring office, of technical tests, and monitoring the process of screening applications against established criteria and raising discrepancies with the concerned department when necessary; advises the HRCMO; accordingly. 2. Prepares for interviews; ensures that recruitments are carried out in accordance with the overall recruitment plan; incorporates gender perspectives; participates in interview panels and completes interview reports for local recruitment in the field. 3. Initiates contact with job applicants and provides guidance and feedback to internal and external candidates on matters related to the recruitment process and employment with the Agency. 4. Advises the HRCMO and Field Human Resources Officer (FHRO) on recruitment issues; assists in the development of the annual Field recruitment plan; contributes to the refinement of the Field’s recruitment guidelines and selection procedures. 5. Produces periodic statistical reports on recruitment activities for use inside the Agency, including data on rosters, new incumbent profiles, and shortlisted candidates; produces other related reports, as required. 6. Contacts counterparts in missions, non-governmental organizations and national recruitment services, with regard to Agency vacancies and applications as required. 7. Provides updates to Programmes, Service Programmes’ heads and Chiefs of Area Office on recruitment issues, as required. 8. Oversees the development of appropriate tools for assessment in coordination with hiring offices. 9. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Functional Leadership (as applicable) i. Analyzing ii. Applying Technical Expertise iii. Relating and Networking iv. Planning and Organizing v. Coping with Pressure and Setbacks - A university degree from accredited educational institution in human resources management, public or business administration or any other related field. Job - Specific Qualification 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. At least five years of progressively responsible relevant experience in experience in human resources management, including two years in recruitment and succession planning at a supervisory level 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. English 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). -Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview The appointment against this position is limited to the UNRWA - Human Resources - West Bank. The appointment against this position is limited to the UNRWA - Human Resources - West Bank. Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment for 1 year; 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 15 Monthly basic salary USD 1,592.60 payable in JD at UN monthly exchange rate. (The salary may be subject to a reduced work schedule.) Other benefits: - The Jerusalem Allowance will be paid subject to eligibility criteria. The agency reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue this benefit. - UNRWA reserves the right to update/review benefits subject to applicable rules, regulations, and funding availability. Jerusalem allowance payable in JD at UNRWA rate: a. The amount of this Allowance shall be NIS 2000 per month for each eligible Area staff holding Jerusalem ID and working in any of UNRWA installations in West Bank Field; or b. NIS 1000 per month for each eligible Area staff working in any of UNRWA installations in East Jerusalem and not holding Jerusalem ID. 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. This vacancy notice is open to internal & External candidates. candidates Only residing in WestBank or Jerusalem 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 West Bank/ Jerusalem, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates of the underrepresented gender to assist the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA strongly encourages applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process, where required. 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. 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 in to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. 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 g