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UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
UNRWA

Do you have the dedication, skills, knowledge and experience to help us improve the life of Palestine refugees? The United Nations Relief and Works Agency offers challenging opportunities for professionals interested working in a results-driven and diverse environment. If you are then we would like to hear from you. UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers.

مسئول تطوير أعمال مركز سلافة

Business Development Officer (Sulafa Project)

Location Gaza Field
Type of Appointment Limited Duration Contract
Deadline for Application 11 November 2014
Vacancy Announcement Number 06-10-2014
Grade Band F

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

 In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:

-leads the daily implementation of business development in Sulafa Embroidery Centre. Initially, this includes implementing an information and financial reporting system to computerize Sulafa’s production and sales information. Upon the adoption of the business plan, additional business development responsibilities will be finalized, but they are likely to include strengthening the processes of embroidery and production of goods; managing inventory planning, and building the business understanding of Sulafa’s stakeholders.

-leads the fulfillment and shipment of orders: production scheduling, product labeling, packing, export documentation and related communications with support from a Manager and the Business and Livelihoods Consultant,.

-Manages Sulafa’s product and client information, catalogue and website. Ensure that images and information are up to date and that all presentations of Sulafa products are consistent with the information system.

-Liaises with UNRWA operational departments: Procurement, Finance, Communications and Logistics.

-Assists with reporting and evaluation of Sulafa’s progress toward financial sustainability. This is likely to include the preparation of information for Board, Finance, donors and others.

-Performs such other duties as may be assigned, including support to the operations of Sulafa’s shop.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

-Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject.

-At least four years of experience in a relevant field: community development, livelihoods, business (formal or informal), frontline work with women’s income generation, craft, marketing, management.

-It will be highly advantageous to have experience in at least one of the following areas: formal or informal business, marketing, management, information management, product design and production, livelihoods or income generation.

-Business experience, including international marketing

-Frontline experience with women’s reality in Gaza

-Very good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

-Mature, balanced and positive approach to work, in order to enter a well-established team.

-Integrity and fairness, cultural and gender sensitivity, showing strong corporate commitment and complies with United Nations code of conduct;

-Very accurate math, spreadsheet or other skills relating to information management and accounting for funds.

-Knowledge of websites, digital photography, social media and other marketing technologies is advantageous.

-Producing timely, detailed outputs, exercising sound judgment/analysis, and developing creative solutions;

-Excellent communication skills: speaking and working persuasively among people of very different socio-economic groups; from English-speaking marketing clients to embroiderers;

-Should enjoy design, fashion, and handmade goods.

-Diligent, resourceful, able to follow through and report on complex plans without supervision;

-Excellent organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks

-Possession of a valid driving license advantageous.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

-Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $1,397.20; plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 19.5%).

-Contract Duration: six months. Extension of contract is subject to availability of funds.

-Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.

-A regular staff member can apply to this LDC post but will not be allowed to assume such post through secondment as he/she needs to leave his/her current post to accept LDC appointment.

EQUIVALENCY

Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Qualified candidates will be required to undergo tests and a competency based interview. To learn more about positive and negative indicators of professional behaviours within the UN competencies, you may review the UN Competency Development – A Practical Guide

GENERAL INFORMATION

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment.

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women. It is Agency policy to give full consideration to disabled candidates whose disability does not militate against the effective performance of the duties of the post. Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then

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by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form.

Only applications received through this website will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.