Gender Officer (4 Posts), P-3 (Gaza, Jordan, Lebanon, West Bank) – Temporary Job Opening At UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

Org. Setting and Reporting
The Gender Officer reports to the Protection and Neutrality Team Leader and is assigned to
strengthening Humanitarian Principles (HP) initiative.
Responsibilities
Assumes primary responsibility for Gender / GBV / PSEA programme management and
implementation on the field level, and ensures compliance with project donor agreements and
project proposals, particularly expected results, outputs and activities in accordance with
logframes and timeframes and notifies the supervisor immediately as issues arise;
Leads project planning and supports the revision and completion of relevant planning
documents to ensure GBV prevention / PSEA is effectively mainstreamed in coordination
with the Protection (Mainstreaming) Officer, along with refugee communities’ participation
and outreach; ensures that safeguarding instruments (including provisions on preventing GBV
and SEA) are in place in all programmes;
Ensures adequate project monitoring systems and assessment procedures are in place through
applying appropriate tools in order to collect and update all progress indicators for the project;
Provides technical support and supervision to the GBV case management team;
Develops and maintains effective external relations, including with UNRWA partners, other
agencies, donors, non-governmental organizations and refugee stakeholders related to GBV /
PSEA, humanitarian coordination, and institutional capacity development on GBV / PSEA;
coordinates with any relevant task forces;
Supports fundraising, formulation of and implementation of field GBV / PSEA programme
initiatives responding to protection needs; oversees implementation and budget expenditures
to ensure effective use of resources against planned activities and expected outputs;
Monitors the protection environment, identifying trends and suggesting interventions;
Compiles and prepares quality project reports, as well as annual reports, and feeds in other
information as required by donors; documents and reports on the lessons learned from
different interventions and on developing best practices and knowledge management capacity.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and
mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing
deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful
situations.Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal
participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Creativity:
Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different options to solve
problems or meet client needs. Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas. Takes
calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box.” Takes an interest in new
ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional
approaches.
Accountability:
Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which
one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in
compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides
oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for
his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Planning and organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities
and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and
resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.
Building trust:
Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion.
Manages in a deliberate and predictable way. Operates with transparency; has no hidden
agenda. Places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients. Gives proper credit to
others. Follows through on agreed upon actions. Treats sensitive or confidential information
appropriately.
Education
A university degree from an accredited educational institution in public or business
administration, social sciences international humanitarian assistance, law, international
relations or related discipline, with a focus on international rights, international humanitarian
law and/or refugee law.
Job Specific Qualifications
Work Experience
At least six years of progressively responsible relevant experience in gender and GBV, gender
mainstreaming and research and analysis.
A minimum of two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA,
and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship,
a passport or a national identity number.
Previous work experience in refugee settings, preferably with international organizations,
such as UNHCR, UNRWA or ICRC, or other relevant international non-governmental
organizations.
Knowledge of activities of UNRWA operations and services (desirable).
In-depth knowledge of Middle Eastern geo-political realities and their socio-cultural
implications (desirable).
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Working knowledge of Arabic (desirable).
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be
followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Type of Contract and Duration: Temporary Appointment for 6 months with the possibility of
further extension subject to availability of funds, need and performance.
Within the framework of the Inter-Agency Mobility Agreement, UNRWA will seek to engage
staff members from other UN entities under this framework, should they be found suitable for
this Temporary Appointment.
A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become
eligible for a temporary appointment to the same post or a similar post.
Competencies:
UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core
Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by
default. Default managerial competencies may apply.

• Relating and Networking
• Planning and Organizing
• Analyzing
• Creating and Innovating
• Respect for Diversity
• Professionalism
  Gaza is a non-family duty station.
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  considered. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience as per the
  requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered.
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  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.
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  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.
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