Assistant Projects Officer - Information Management (LDC)

About the role

UNRWA is recruiting an Assistant Projects Officer for information management at the West Bank Field Office, on a Limited Duration Contract (LDC) at Band F Step 1, for a duration of 6 months with possible extension depending on funds, performance and need. The incumbent supports the development, implementation and maintenance of an integrated Grant Management Information System for the Field Office, working closely with Project Officers, programme units and finance colleagues. The role has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of an integrated Grant Management Information System using Microsoft-based tools
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness and usability of grant datasets covering portfolio tracking, reporting, financial burn rates, activity logs and performance indicators
• Coordinate regular updates such as monthly financial data and quarterly performance tracking
• Contribute to the development of Power BI dashboards to support analysis and decision-making
• Collect and validate data with colleagues while ensuring consistency and adherence to agreed standards

Required profile

• University degree in information systems, data management, computer science, statistics, business administration, finance or a related field
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, especially SharePoint and Microsoft Lists, is required
• English at UN Level II reading, writing and listening, and Arabic at UN Level III reading, writing and listening
• Candidates must reside in the West Bank or Jerusalem and hold a valid work permit for the duty station

Required skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to structure, validate and maintain complex datasets across multiple systems
• Desirable: practical experience with Power BI, Tableau or similar, including Power Query and basic data modelling
• Desirable: experience with ERP systems such as SAP, and with workflow automation tools such as Power Automate

What we offer

• Monthly basic salary of JOD 1,213.30 (LDC Band F Step 1)
• Compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave prorated to the contract length, and family allowance if applicable
• 2 days of sick leave per completed month of service, maternity and paternity leave upon eligibility