Projects Associate (Grade 12) - Education Programme, West Bank/Ramallah

About the role

UNRWA is recruiting a Projects Associate (Grade 12) for its Education Programme at the Field Office West Bank/Ramallah. The post reports to the Deputy Chief Field Education Programme/Administration and is open only to internal UNRWA candidates who live in the West Bank or Jerusalem and are within commuting distance of the duty station. It is a fixed-term appointment of 1 year, including a 1-year probation period, with possible extension depending on funds, performance and continuing need.

Key responsibilities

• Help identify and review project needs, support the establishment of a work plan for each project phase and arrange assignment of project personnel when requested.
• Coordinate and follow up on project implementation with education staff and support departments, reporting delays or problems.
• Work with the project support office on drafting project proposals, progress and final reports.
• Monitor and report on project expenditure with the Administrative Officer, Field Finance Office and HQ Finance Department, and help develop plans to use remaining funds after completion.
• Collect data on project progress for the monthly monitoring report and assist with other required reports.
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Required profile

• At least two years of relevant experience in project development and project management.
• University degree in project management, economics, development studies, business administration or a related field, preferably with formal training in project development and follow-up systems.
• Good report writing skills and demonstrated skills in financial tracking and monitoring.
• Knowledge of the project management cycle and results-based management.
• English at UN Level III (reading, writing, listening and speaking); French is the other working language of the Secretariat.
• Applicants must state their current UNRWA grade level and any outside activities.

What we offer

• Monthly basic salary of USD 1,259.40, payable in Jordanian dinars at the UN exchange rate.
• Monthly provident fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave and dependency allowance if applicable.
• Additional leave: 2 days sick leave per month completed, 14 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave.