Socio Economic Specialist

Job Description

Type of Job


Job Family
Economic Affairs (and Sustainable Development)

Job Opening Number
22-Economic Affairs-UNRWA-189324-R-Amman (E)

Apply by: 10 Sep 2022

Description
Org. Setting and Reporting

• Title of Supervisor: Project Manager-REPAC
• Title of Supervisee/s: None
• Working conditions: Office environment with access to telephone, PC and other automation equipment, internet, and intranet. Some local travel may be required.
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
• Responsible for the socio-economic surveys in the field through monitoring and reviewing the work of the socio-economic surveyor including analyzing data, concluding findings and relating it with needs and projects.
• Preparing technical reports including analyzing and linking data spatially using GIS tools
• Responsible for the development of the social and economic feasibility of projects to promote sustainable community development in parallel with the physical improvement of shelter, housing and infrastructure.
• Formulation of camp improvement proposals linking social development with physical improvement.
• Collaborates with UNRWA programmes pertaining to socio-economic development by targeting Marka Camp Improvement’s elements and linking them with services provided by the Agency in the area of Health, Education, RSS and Micro-Finance Programme;
• Develops criteria and methodologies for the monitoring of the project implementation on sustainability and the assessment of the impact of social development projects being part of the camp improvement projects and conducts Impact assessment and prepares reports as needed.
• Provides technical input on staff training and professional development; and provide training to community to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Able to establish projects’ programmes and to work independently on technical related matters.
• Performs any other needed duties as directed by supervisor.
  
  Competencies
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well in multi-cultural contexts;
• Creativity and ability to take initiative;
• Familiarity with the culture of the refugees host countries;
• Ability to work under pressure;
• Ability to work effectively with a large variety of diverse people.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
  Education
  
  A university degree in community development, socio-economic development economist or related field, with special emphasis on the application of social work and community participation insights and methodologies to developmental programmes.
  
  Work Experience
  
  At least four years’ experience in socio-economic development or community development is required
  
  Previous experience of working with community-based NGOs is required
  
  Experience in data management and analysis using statistical software and GIS tools is required
  
  Experience in conducting or co-coordinating training in socio-economic development is required
  
  Languages
  
  
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
  
  Assessment
  
  Technical Test
  Competency-based Interview
  
  Special Notice
  
  Contract Status:
  Limited Duration Contract (LDC) for 6 months (Extendable) subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the continuing need for the post.
  Other benefits include medical insurance and annual leave and dependency allowance (if applicable).
  
  Duty Station: Jordan Field Office (Amman)
  
  Department/Office: Programme Infrastructure/Engineering
  
  Project Reference: REPAC Project
  
  Justification for use:
  
  The incumbent will be Responsible for the socio-economic surveys in the field through monitoring and reviewing the work of the socio-economic surveyor including analyzing data, findings and relating it with needs and projects; and preparing technical reports including analyzing and linking data spatially using GIS tools; and developing the social and economic feasibility of projects to promote sustainable community development in parallel with the physical improvement of shelter, housing and infrastructure;
  
  Required Skills:
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to deliver proposals and reports according to requirements and strict deadlines.
• Strong computer skills computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc, and using statistical software and GIS tools
• Understanding of Jordan context and the Palestine refugees in Jordan
  
  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.
• 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 successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post.
• 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.
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• 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.

About the Organization

UNRWA (the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) provides assistance, protection and advocacy for some 4.7 million registered Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the occupied Palestinian territory, pending a solution to their plight. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states.