Assistant Projects Officer (Projects Office, West Bank)

About the role

UNRWA is recruiting an Assistant Projects Officer for its Projects Office in the West Bank, on a Limited Duration Contract (LDC) at Band E, Step 1. The post reports to the Emergency Coordinator (Programme Coordination and Evaluation Officer) and is open to both internal and external candidates. The contract runs until 31 August 2026, with possible extension depending on funds, performance and need.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Emergency Coordinator in identifying and reviewing needs, preparing individual project proposals and maintaining the field's emergency grant master list.
• Coordinate and follow up on project implementation with programme and other departments, and report delays or problems to the Emergency Coordinator.
• Help draft project proposals, project progress and final reports with the relevant department.
• Support monitoring of project financial expenditure with the Emergency team finance focal point.
• Collect data on project progress for the monthly monitoring report.
• Ensure grant visibility requirements are met, together with programme colleagues and the PIO.
• Take part in AAP coordination and assist during donor visits.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• University degree in project management, economics, development studies, business administration or another relevant field, preferably with formal training in project development and follow-up systems.
• At least three years of relevant experience in project development and project management.
• English and Arabic at UN Level II reading, writing and listening, and UN Level III speaking.
• Candidates must reside in the West Bank or Jerusalem and hold a valid work permit for the duty station; no fee is charged for applying.

Required skills

• Excellent report writing.
• Good knowledge of the project management cycle and results-based management.
• Demonstrated skills in financial tracking and monitoring.

What we offer

• LDC Band E monthly basic salary of JOD 1,025.30.
• Compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave pro-rated to the contract length, and family allowance if applicable.
• 2 days of sick leave per month completed, maternity and paternity leave upon eligibility.