Human Resources Officer (Services)-Fixed Term - for Internal & External candidates - FO West Bank, fo west bank

## Human Resources Officer (Services), 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 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. Supervisor: The incumbent of this post directly reports to the Senior Human Resources Officer (Services), A17. Supervisees: The incumbent of this post provides direct supervision to a number of professional and/or general services staff members and/or other personnel. The incumbent is responsible for all or some of the following responsibilities as assigned: 1. Manages the services and activities for the assigned portfolio, provides supervision, coaching, guidance and technical training to the staff assigned and allocates work as appropriate. 2. Supervises the various functions for the assigned portfolio including, but not limited to, the appointment records of new staff, including, temporary assistants, and other temporary staff such as casual laborers, Limited Duration Contracts and Individual Service Providers (ISPs), all types of leaves, dependency and other allowances, staff retirements and separations, ensures compliance with the Agency’s rules, regulations, policies and directives. 3. Oversees operations of the Group Medical Insurance (GMI), as applicable. 4. Checks and signs, as authorized, Personnel Action Forms, other forms, documents and correspondence related to the entitlements and/or movements and records; reviews and approves the transactions on the Human Resources Management (HRM) as related to entitlements and/or movements and records including payroll elements separation benefits, provident fund and GMI as applicable. 5. Manages the preparation of statistical and other HR reports related to the functions for the assigned portfolio. 6. Relieves the other HR Officer in the Human Resources Services Division, as applicable, during his/her absence. 7. 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: i. Leading and Supervising ii. Relating and Networking iii. Analyzing iv. Planning and Organizing v. Coping with Pressure and Setbacks - Other Competencies not listed under Functional and Leadership Direct involvement with or exposure to a unionized environment; A university degree from an accredited educational institution in human resource management, business, or public administration. 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. Five years of relevant experience in human resource management in an international, governmental or commercial organization, including three years of experience at a supervisory level is required; Excellent knowledge of the MS Office applications, Internet and office technology equipment 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, EnglishandArabic are 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. 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: Grade15 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.