Org. Setting and Reporting

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. Chief, Environment Division reports to Director, Infrastructure and Camp Improvement, D1. The incumbent supervises a range of professional, general services and other contract modalities staff, as may be assigned.

Responsibilities

- Directs, organises and plans the divisional overall operations, activities and financial matters within the overall departmental plans on environment and WASH; coordinates with other Senior Staff at the Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Department (ICID) to ensure that all environmental aspects are included in their division/work plans; develops and monitors key indicators ensuring the attainment of the pre-set objectives and coherence with the Agency’s overall strategies. - Leads the development and updating the Agency-wide environment and WASH policies, strategies and framework; coordinates and advises other Programmes/Departments including Health, Education, Relief and Social services to ensure that their strategies are streamlined with the Agency’s overall environmental and WASH policies and strategies. - Leads the development of manuals, instructions, guidelines and tools, including “ICIP Environmental and Social Management Framework”; coordinates with other Programmes/Departments at HQs and Fields to ensure that their projects/plans are implemented in accordance with environmental aspects. - Develops and implements innovative proposals to address environmental sustainability, including Climate Changes challenges; contacts, coordinates and promotes partnership with other UN Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders to promote environmental measures across the Fields and enhance the use of renewable resources. - Reviews and clears the Agency-wide Solid Waste Management (SWM) framework for HQs and Fields; provides support in the preparation of field specific strategies, taking into consideration the resources constrain, Field’s circumstances and operational characteristics; monitors, assesses and evaluates the overall implementation of the SWM improvement projects Agency-wide. - Oversees the assessment of needs and challenges concerning infrastructure in the refugee camps and related areas, including water supply, storm water management, and wastewater collection and disposals, sanitation, solid waste, medical and hazardous waste; provides effective and efficient solutions to address specific challenges and plan their inclusion in the Programme overall plans, ensuring improved services in the camps and UNRWA premises. - Oversees the provision of technical support and provides clearance to all FICIPs environmental, social, health and safety related documents/plans such as Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Studies (ESIAs), Relocation Action Plans (RAPs), Projects’ Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Stakeholder Engagement Plans (SEPs), Projects’ Grievance Redness Mechanisms (GRMs), and other related studies and plans as required. - Develops capacity building programme for the Agency’s environment and WASH staff; provides technical guidance/training on the area of occupational health and safety /public health and safety and personal protective equipment for all FICIP staff including environment, WASH, construction and maintenance staff; assesses the training outcomes to ensure reflection on the staff performance and contribution to the work improvement and make the necessary alignment. - Participates in the preparation of the Department’s strategy and in the planning of its activities, including advocacy and fundraising for interventions; supports the development of projects addressed to improve environmental aspects and follows up on the implementation of such aspects including the work of consultants.

Competencies

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. i. Creating and Innovating. ii. Deciding and Initiating action. iii. Relating and Networking. iv. Leading and Supervising Other Competencies not listed under Functional and Leadership. - Demonstrated technical knowledge of the civil-structural discipline with the ability to conceive, develop and implement engineering and design solutions.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in environmental engineering, environmental science or a related field.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least ten years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in environmental/sanitation engineering, including, construction, project planning, management, and contract administration, of which at least five years should be at a senior, supervisory level is required. Experience in environmental sustainability, environmental and social management, and health and safety (ESHS) is required. Experience in strategy/policy development and formulation is required. Experience and advanced computer skills and IT applications such as Microsoft Project and MS-Office applications is required. Ability to conduct training courses is desirable. Good knowledge of the Middle East environment and cultures is desirable. Experience in management of engineering projects in developing countries is desirable. Knowledge of UNRWA’s financial and administrative systems is desirable. Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A “yes” answer doesn’t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired.

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Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates will include an assessment exercise and followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment for 1 years, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need. Grade and Salary: Grade 20 Monthly basic salary JD 1462.30 plus special occupational allowance (SOA) of 89.83% of the basic salary (SOA may change from time to time). Other benefits: Other benefits include a monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits: - 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service. - 14 weeks of Maternity Leave. - 2 weeks paternity leave. This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Amman, 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. - The incumbent may be required to travel in the Agency's area of operations. - The incumbent may be required to work outside normal duty hours and on call basis. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. 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 Personal History Profile (PHP) should be completed with full work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All university degrees must also be stated, where applicable. UNRWA personnel must ensure adding their contract type and grade level. 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. Given the large pool of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Providing incorrect or misleading information on an application form will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate. Advertisements published in English will only accept applications in English, other language submissions including Arabic will not be considered. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. 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, when the need arises. Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. The Agency disqualifies applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database ofstaff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated while a misconduct process was 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 while an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and those individuals may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. 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. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org

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. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA) DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR REQUEST MONEY FROM CANDIDATES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING, ONBOARDING). UNRWA DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.