Country: Jordan, occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 04 Dec 2018
Director, Donor Relations and Global Outreach, D-1
Jerusalem or Amman (to be determined)
Deadline for Applications
4 December 2018
(27 November 2018 for internal applicants)
Duration
1 year, renewable; Appointment subject to funding confirmation
Vacancy Announcement Number
18-HQ-JR-64
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 women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed professionals wishing to make a change.
UNRWA’s strategic objectives
The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. In line with this mission, the Agency works towards five strategic outcomes: (a) Palestine refugee rights under international law are protected and promoted; (b) Palestine refugee health is protected and disease burden is reduced; (c) school-age children complete quality, equitable and inclusive basic education; (d) Palestine refugee capabilities are strengthened for increased livelihood opportunities; and (e) Palestine refugees are able to meet their basic human needs of food, shelter and environmental health. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions.
Do you want to make a lasting difference?
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, in this role you will be in charge of developing strategic support networks and relationships, and mobilizing high volumes of resources from Member States, regional governments and institutions in an environment where recurrent and
severe funding shortfalls constrain UNRWA’s ability to maintain its services at the requisite level of quality and consistency.
The main responsibilities include:
Conceiving, developing and leading the implementation of far reaching fund-raising strategies towards Member States and regional governments and institutions under the guidance and supervision of the Director, External Relations and Communications Department;
Representing UNRWA at global, regional and Member State fundraising events and multi-lateral meetings; advocating the importance of UNRWA and its mandate and mobilizing resources through traveling extensively and establishing and maintaining a high-level network of interlocutors across Member States and Regional Governments, diplomatic missions and relevant stakeholders;
Providing strategic advice to the Commissioner General’s high-level engagement with Member States and regional governments and institutions, and advising and supporting Departments and Field Offices on engagement and fund-raising strategies with Member States and regional governments and institutions;
Collaborating closely with the Communications Division, the Spokespersons and the Strategic Partnerships Division in reaching out to global and regional audiences including the media, charitable foundations, NGOs and the private sector;
Supervising the development of high-quality proposals and reports for Member States and regional donors;
On behalf of the Director, driving and overseeing fundraising for and implementation of projects, in close coordination with the relevant field offices and departments;
Developing and overseeing the annual operational plans for the Donor Relations and Global Outreach and managing its staff and resources, including Donor Relations, and Advisory Commission Secretariat.
Conditions of service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $97,805 net tax free with post adjustment of 51.9% for Jerusalem and 48% for Amman (subject to change without notice). All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include:
Dependency allowances
Rental subsidy
Education grant for children
Home leave travel
6 weeks (30 working days) annual leave
Pension fund entitlements under the
UN Joint Staff Pension Fund
International health insurance; optional
life insurance
Disability protection
Additional information
The incumbent will be required to travel extensively globally and in the Middle East.
To qualify for this position, you will need:
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in international relations, political science, economics, law, business or public administration, communication or a related discipline; a first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work
experience
At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience with a national/ international organization or development/humanitarian agency in public fundraising, partnership building, political and diplomatic networking and /or external relations, including 5 years of work experience in management positions, and at least five years at international level outside one’s home country, as well as 5 years in UNRWA’s area of operations and/or in the Middle East/Gulf countries;
Demonstrated experience in resource mobilization and partnership building in the global or regional context and in developing strategic plans and operational guidelines that enhance resources, in particular with
Who we are
For over 65 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has been working on the ground in five fields of operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip providing direct assistance and protection for some 5 million Palestine refugees in the Middle East. UNRWA is mandated by the UN General Assembly to provide this assistance and its mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development until there is a just and lasting solution for their plight. UNRWA restores safety, dignity and hope to millions who have been uprooted by conflict with services encompassing education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
governments and multilateral institutions. Proven track record in people management including driving change and meeting goals.
Language(s)
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic or another UN language.
You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:
Persuading and Influencing;
Relating and Networking;
Leading and Supervising;
Formulating Strategies and Concepts;
Deciding and Initiating Action.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
How to apply
To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.
General information
UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality at all times. 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. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.
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.
Date of issue: 14 November 2018/CX
How to apply:
To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.
