The Humanitarian Principles officer reports to Protection and Neutrality Team Leader. He/she is assigned to strengthening Humanitarian Principles (HP) initiative. He/she is responsible for ensuring that all activities related to humanitarian principles are mainstreamed into core programmes in an effective, efficient, ethical and politically sensitive manner, and that institutional capacity development takes place to embed protection into service delivery at all levels of operations.
Provides support to the integration and mainstreaming of UNRWA policy and standards on humanitarian principles in programmes, including but not limited to Education, Health, and Relief and Social Services and to other related initiatives in UNRWA Programmes;
Organises quarterly humanitarian principles inspections in the areas under their responsibility; undertakes inspections of approximately 50% of installations in their area and leads management of humanitarian principles murals painted on such installations;
Identifies and coaches humanitarian principles Focal Points to develop adequate knowledge, leadership and capacity to mainstream protection within their programmes and services;
Provides technical support and policy advice in respect of agreed themes and activities;
Supports fundraising, formulation and implementation of field protection programme initiatives, responding to humanitarian principles needs;
Establishes community relations in at-risk communities in area of operations, including by engaging with UNRWA staff, local authorities and representative bodies, community-based organisations, and non-governmental organizations;
Supports the development and delivery of humanitarian principles related training and knowledge building, including the development of a training strategy based on clearly defined standards and competencies;
Develops and maintains effective external relations, including with UNRWA partners, other agencies, donors, and beneficiary stakeholders related to protection mainstreaming, humanitarian coordination, alleged violations of international human rights and humanitarian law;
UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Default managerial competencies may apply.
- Relating and Networking
- Planning and Organizing
- Analyzing
- Creating and Innovating
- Professionalism
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A university degree from an accredited educational institution in public or business administration, social sciences, international humanitarian assistance, law, international relations or a related discipline, with a focus on international rights, international humanitarian law and/or refugee law.
At least six years of progressively responsible relevant experience in international organizations, in the humanitarian sector.
At least two years of work experience where primary responsibilities include work related to the application of humanitarian principles.
A minimum of two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number.
Previous work experience in refugee settings, preferably with international organizations, such as UNHCR, UNRWA or ICRC, or other relevant international non-governmental organizations
Knowledge of activities of UNRWA operations and services (desirable).
In-depth knowledge of Middle Eastern geo-political realities and their socio-cultural implications (desirable).
Fluency in spoken and written English
Working knowledge of Arabic (desirable)
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
This is a re-advertisement of the post. Candidates who applied to TJO#165635 need not re-apply.
Type of Contract and Duration: Temporary Appointment for 6 months up to 30 September 2022, with the possibility of further extension subject to availability of funds, need and performance.
Within the framework of the Inter-Agency Mobility Agreement, UNRWA will seek to engage staff members from other UN entities under this framework, should they be found suitable for this Temporary Appointment.
A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for a temporary appointment to the same post or a similar post.
Gaza is a non-family duty station.
Applicants have to complete the Personal History Profile (PHP) in inspira in order to be considered. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience as per the requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered.
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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.
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