United States of America: Liaison Officer, P-3 Washington, DC

Vacancy Announcement
Liaison Officer, P-3
Washington, DC
Deadline for Applications
1 October 2018
Duration
1 year, renewable
Vacancy Announcement Number
18-RO-WA-48
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 passionate about refugees, UNRWA would like to hear from you. In this role, you will be an integral member of the UNRWA Washington team pursuing creative and effective advocacy strategies to effectively advance UNRWA’s priorities. UNRWA is looking for energetic and dedicated individuals who excel in taking initiative, working independently, and building broad based partnerships and coalitions. Your efforts will help to ensure that Palestine refugees continue to have access to education, health care, and vital social services.
The main responsibilities include:
 Serving as UNRWA Representative Office, Washington, D.C. (ROWASH) main focal point in managing and leveraging the relationships with Washington, D.C. based international financial institutions (FI)s and other multilateral organizations, including the World Bank Group (WBG) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE);
 Engaging regularly with Washington, D.C. based donors contributing to the above FIs and building partnerships with those donors to maximize the level of financial support necessary for strengthening the relationships between UNRWA and the WBG and GPE;
 Coordinating the dissemination and flow of information and analysis within UNRWA, including especially ROWASH and External Relations and Communications Department, on issues related to the WBG and GPE and provides guidance to all other relevant departments and individuals, including the Executive Office and field offices;
 Actively pursuing innovative avenues of cooperation and partnerships with other key donors to ensure more support and assistance in advocating for additional funding opportunities, including but not limited to the development of a WBG-UNRWA Trust Fund;
 Representing UNRWA at WBG and GPE meetings to ensure strategic positioning of the Agency and that UNRWA’s views are fully reflected and integrated in common strategic papers; actively promoting UNRWA and its mandate and needs in relevant fora;
 Developing position papers, strategy documents, and other written materials as necessary for use by the WBG, GPE, and UNRWA.
Conditions of service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $59,151 net tax free with post adjustment of 47.1% (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 may be required to travel in Agency’s area of operations.
To qualify for this position, you will need:
Education
A university degree from an accredited educational institution in social science, economics, international relations, business or public administration, law, or humanitarian and development studies or a related discipline;
Work
experience
At least six years of progressively responsible experience working in international affairs, including experience in or expert knowledge of the World Bank Group (WBG) and Global Partnership for Education (GPE);
Language(s)
Excellent command of spoken and written English.
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/
You will also need to demonstrate the following 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.
 Deciding and Initiating Action
 Formulating Strategies and Concepts
 Persuading and Influencing
 Applying Technical Expertise
 Relating and Networking.
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 retirement age for staff entering or re-entering service in the UN Common System after 1 January 1990 is 62 and 65 after 1 January 2014. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete a term of appointment will normally 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.
Date of issue: 16 September 2018 / LAN

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.