Head Policy & Compliance Monitoring, P4, HQ Amman, Jordan

Org .Setting And Reporting
The Head of Policy and Compliance Monitoring Section reports to the Chief, Central Support
Services Division
Responsibilities
Serves as a senior procurement and contracting expert with responsibility for the procurement
of a wide variety of supplies and services associated with complex (technically and legally)
contracts and procurement activities. Plans, develops and manages the various procurement
and contractual aspects of projects of diverse services and commodities (e.g. medicines,
health related equipment, food commodities, construction and maintenance services,
insurance services, information technology, vehicles, etc.);
Be responsible for the development, assessment and effective implementation of the Agency’s
standard policies, operating procedures, manuals, instructions, guidelines related to
procurement, supply chain, fleet management and general administration services to obtain
Best Value for Money for the Organization. Ensures that methodologies/tools/documentation
are established to ensure standardization and streamlining of procedures to gain into
efficiencies and best serve internal clients, while maintaining strict adherence to financial
rules and regulations;
Ensures the implementation of internal reviews and assistance visits plan; Ensures that
corrective actions and new measures are established to strengthen the internal controls.
Oversees performance indicators and determines with relevant stakeholders action plan to
improve performance. Consolidates and assures quality of responses to audit observation as
well as any alleged violations of the Agency’s financial rules, regulations and policies related
to procurement, supply chain, fleet management and general administration services.
Oversees the implementation of mitigation measures pursuant to auditors’ observations;
Be responsible for the development and implementation of training programs in the area of
procurement, supply chain, fleet management on the basis of needs assessment and skill gaps
including best practices. Provides technical advice on activities related to procurement, supply
chain, fleet management and general administration services to headquarters and fields staff to
ensure efficient use of resources in the Agency;
Monitors adherence to contractual agreements, recommends amendments and extensions of
contracts, and advises concerned stakeholders on their contractual rights and obligations in
consultation with the department of legal affairs;
Prepares a variety of complex procurement-related documents, correspondences and reports to
internal and external stakeholders. Reviews and issues critical statistical reports Agency-wide
for activities related to procurement, supply chain, fleet management and general
administration services. Ensures accuracy of reports entailing data extracted from Information
Systems (ERP, e-tendering tool, UNGM, Fleetwave, Fleetlog, etc.);
Oversees and coordinates Central Support Services Division (CSSD) budget preparation and
monitoring reviews; coordinates CSSD-HQ HR planning, reviews and compilation of job
descriptions; participates in planning and reviews meetings to identify CSSD-HQ staffing and
budgetary requirements;
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.

• Communication.
• Planning and organizing.
• Accountability.
• Leadership.
• Managing performance.
  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 degree or equivalent) from an accredited educational
  institution in business administration, public administration, supply chain, law or a related
  field.
  Work Experience
  At least 8 years of progressively responsible relevant experience in procurement, contract
  management, supply chain or administration in the public or private sector is required.
  At least 5 years of experience must be directly related to first-hand experience in procurement
  at an international level.
  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.
  Experience in policy and compliance monitoring or development in procurement, logistics,
  fleet, or administration is required.
  Experience in the development of operational systems in administration, procurement,
  logistics or fleet (desirable).
  Experience in advanced use of office software packages, handling of web-based management
  systems and ERP systems (desirable).
  Experience in budget and HR management (desirable).
  Working experience with the United Nations or similar international organizations (desirable).
  Languages
  Excellent command of written and spoken English.
  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 Head of Policy & Compliance Monitoring Section will be required to travel in the
  Agency’s area of operations in the Middle East.
  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.
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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.
  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
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  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.
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  on the deadline date.