Chief Protection Division, P5, HQ Amman

Org .Setting And Reporting
The Chief Protection Division reports to the Chief of Staff.
Responsibilities
Plans, directs and manages the work of the Protection Division, including developing a
realistic and achievable work-plan, staff supervision, budget and financial management;
provides strategic leadership and management support to professional staff working to
mainstream and integrate protection, disability and gender in all aspects of the Agency’s work
across the fields;

• Leads the reform of the Protection Function and oversees the development and
  implementation of UNRWA’s protection strategy and associated operational plans, including
  programmatic interventions and advocacy activities, and ensures that the strategies and plans
  are regularly reviewed and updated, and their results monitored and evaluated;
• Coordinates protection activities across the Agency and ensures the centrality of protection
  in UNRWA services delivery through coordination with all stakeholders;
• Works closely with UNRWA Programmes and other Departments to ensure protection
  mainstreaming and alignment with minimum protection standards;
• Develops and supports protection activities at the field level, specifically through providing
  technical support and advice to protection teams in the field offices;
• Develops and keeps under review protection policies, guidance, and procedures, ensuring
  that these reflect best practice and complement UNRWA’s programmes;
• Provides practical information and guidance to staff on the use of UNRWA’s protection
  tools and methodologies, identifies protection training needs and coordinates with other UN
  agencies and NGOs working on protection.
  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.
• Leading and Supervising.
• Applying Technical Expertise.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Creating and Innovating.
• Adapting and Responding to Change.
• Deciding and initiating action.
  For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un.
  org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
  Education
  Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational
  institution in law, social or political science, international relations or related fields, with a
  focus on international human rights, humanitarian law and/or refugee law.
  Work Experience
  At least ten years of progressively responsible and relevant experience.
  At least five years at a senior international level in positions of significant responsibility in
  country-wide protection operations.
  A minimum of 2 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.
  Familiarity with relevant organizations of the UN system (e.g. OHCHR, UNHCR, UNICEF
  and OCHA) (desirable)
  Familiarity with the work of non-UN organizations working in protection-related fields
  (desirable)
  Knowledge and understanding of the Palestine refugee situation and the political context of
  the Middle East (desirable)
  Languages
  Excellent command of spoken and written English.
  Working knowledge of Arabic.
  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: 2 years, with the possibility of further extension.
  The duty station of the post is either HQ Amman or Jerusalem.
  The Chief, Protection Division may be required to travel in the Agency’s areas of operation.
  UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states,
  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.
  For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
  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.
  UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.
  Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment
  platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the
  Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side
  of the inspira account-holder homepage.
  The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in
  the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable
  internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations,
  resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative
  issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information
  pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in
  inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion,
  revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates
  under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the
  information provided in the application.
  Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time)
  on the deadline date.