Org. Setting and Reporting

The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Human Resources Career Management Officer (HRCMO)

Responsibilities

• Manages the day-to-day operation of recruitment services and activities, including the revision of vacancy advertisements to ensure compliance with post descriptions, production of effective material for advertisements, preparation, in coordination with the hiring office, of technical tests, and monitoring the process of screening applications against established criteria and raising discrepancies with the concerned department when necessary; advises the Human Resources Career Management Officer accordingly;
• Prepares for interviews; ensures that recruitments are carried out in accordance with the overall recruitment plan; incorporates gender perspectives; participates in interview panels and completes interview reports for local recruitment in the field;
• Initiates contact with job applicants and provides guidance and feedback to internal and external candidates on matters related to the recruitment process and employment with the Agency;
• Advises the HRCMO and Field Human Resources Officer (FHRO) on recruitment issues; assists in the development of the annual Field recruitment plan; contributes to the refinement of the Field’s recruitment guidelines and selection procedures;

• Produces periodic statistical reports on recruitment activities for use inside the Agency, including data on rosters, new incumbent profiles, and shortlisted candidates; produces other related reports, as required;
• Contacts counterparts in missions, non-governmental organizations and national recruitment services, with regard to Agency vacancies and applications as required;
• Provides updates to Programmes, Service Programmes’ heads and Chiefs of Area Offices on recruitment issues, as required;
• Oversees the development of appropriate tools for assessment in coordination with hiring offices;
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

• Proven analytical skills, ability to identify needs;
• Ability to develop and implement various recruitment programmes;
• Knowledge of talent management policies and recruitment interrelationships with career development, staff development and succession planning;
• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work and those under his/her supervision

Education

A university degree in human resources management, public or business administration or any other related field.

Job Specific Qualifications

Work Experience

At least five years experience in human resources management, including two years inrecruitment and succession planning at a supervisory level. is required

Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

Assessment

• Technical Test
• Competency-based Interview

Special Notice

Contract Status: Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years ;including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.

Benefits: Grade 15, Monthly Salary starting from JD 997 & 300 Fils. Plus SOA 25 % of basic salary. Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency) & medical insurance. Dependency allowance is subject to eligibility.

Department/Office: Human Resources Office Duty Station : Jordan Field Office (Amman

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal training in human resources management and career planning.

• Recruitment experience at senior level in an international organization or big company is desired.

General Information:

• This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Jordan, 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 Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.

• Since the Vacancy is an Area Staff post, the Agency will not provide coverage for relocation costs.
• Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
• UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
• A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and that successful candidates may be appointed to the same post. In the case of multiple or recurring posts, that a roster will be created from which the candidates will be selected for appointment;
• 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. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate.
• For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under “Category” RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade.
• Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered.
• The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List, or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending.
• UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations.
• The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework.
• UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live

• Applications from UNRWA staff member who had been demoted with deferred eligibility for promotion will not be considered.
• Applications from Staff members who were recipients under the Early Voluntary Retirement or Exceptional Voluntary Separation Schemes will not be considered.
• Applications from Internal candidate serving for less than one year in your current post will not be considered.

• The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or to change the contract Modality.
• Provided very good understanding of the context of Palestine refugees and UNRWA operations
• A candidate is not eligible for consideration if he or she was short-listed and found not suitable for the same post within the previous 12 months unless the post description has since been altered by 30% or more, as determined by ODCS.

United Nations Considerations

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.