Jordan: Advisor, Strategy, Planning and Innovations, P-4 HQ Amman, Jordan

Vacancy Announcement
Advisor, Strategy, Planning and Innovations, P-4
HQ Amman, Jordan
Deadline for Applications 23 December 2018
(16 December 2018 for internal applicants)
Duration 1 year, renewable. Appointment subject to funding confirmation
Vacancy Announcement
Number
18-HQ-AM-72
UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UNwide
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 making a lasting difference for Palestine refugees, this role will
provide you with the opportunity to provide strategic and planning support across all
partnership income streams.
The main responsibilities include:
 Providing strategic and planning support across all partnership and individual giving income
streams including engagement with the private sector, foundations and NGOs;
 Supporting the Director in expanding the Agency’s Zakat and other Islamic financing
initiatives and engagement with international financial institutions, including the activation
and management of Waqf (Islamic trust fund) with the Islamic Development Bank and Multi
Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) with the World Bank;
 Developing methodologies and new approaches for improving strategic planning processes
and ensuring synergies within the Strategic Partnerships Division and with National
Committees and field offices and effective coordination of clear internal communication on
key Private Sector Fundraising (PSFR) priorities, including through development of key
messages and other internal communication content;
 Monitoring and guiding proposal development relevant to private fundraising and
partnerships across UNRWA field offices and working with fields and programmes to
develop fundraising products (impact-focused proposals and reports that show added
value, innovation);
 Supporting UNRWA National Committees to ensure that their Joint Strategic Plans are
aligned with UNRWA’s overall strategy;
 Conducting research for opportunities for innovation in partnerships and philanthropy and
advising the Director, Strategic Partnerships, Director ERCD and UNRWA management on
how to capitalize on these opportunities;
 Ensuring that UNRWA’s Case for support is understood and internalized in all aspects of PSFR
and contribution management; managing and building UNRWA’s knowledge of PSFR,
providing mentorship and capacity building workshops on PSFR trends, best practices and
key developments across the agency, including to National Committees, fields, programmes
and Partnerships Division staff;
 Improving contribution management processes and tools to enhance stewardship of current
and future grants; putting in place data management processes to support PSFR; providing
support to the Director, Strategic Partnerships in developing specific guidelines and policies
to strengthen UNRWA’s capacity to manage PSFR income, including on donor and financial
stewardship, national committee governance and donor communication and marketing.
Conditions of service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $71,332
net tax free with post adjustment of 48% (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
To qualify for this position, you will need:
Education Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited
educational institution in political science, international relations, business
or public administration, law, economics, development or humanitarian
studies 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
A minimum of eight years of progressively responsible relevant
experience in managing high value partnerships with private sector,
foundations and NGOs and development assistance including mobilizing
income , including two years of relevant experience at international level
outside one’s home country
Experience in supporting fundraising team and fundraising operations
with innovative and cutting edge tools.
Experience in programme/project management in the business sector,
particularly in the Middle East.
Who we are
For almost 70 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/
Experience in international financial institutions and multi donor trust
funds.
Language(s) Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
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.
 Formulating Strategies and Concepts
 Applying Technical Expertise
 Persuading and Influencing
 Entrepreneurial Thinking
 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 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.

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.