Administrative Assistant “B” - UNRWA - Nablus

	Vacancy Announcement Administrative Assistant “B”, Grade 10 Open for INTERNAL candidates Only
	Deadline for Applications	27 April 2019
	Contract Status &  Duration	Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.
	Vacancy Announcement Number	VN/WB/042/2019/I
	Duty Station & Department	Area Office Nablus- Administration
	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 human development goals UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. UNRWA has identified four human development goals as the focus of the Agency’s operations in committing to fostering human development of Palestine refugees by helping them to: lead long and healthy lives, acquire knowledge and skills, achieve decent standards of living and enjoy human rights to the fullest possible extent. How can you make a difference?  You will be joining a team of around 5,000 staff in the West Bank Field Office working to foster the human development of some 800,000 registered Palestine refugees.   The incumbent of this post is responsible to immediate supervisor. The main responsibilities include: In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the  incumbent: ·         Assists in the preparation of the Manual budget.  Records and monitors expenditure against allotted fund; ·         Orders supplies for Departmental use and supervises distribution; ·         Compiles, analyses and verifies statistical data; ·         Maintains inventory records of equipment/furniture and other supplies and prepares survey reports as required; ·         Handles routine correspondence and prepares replies for supervisor’s signature; ·         Checks and ensures settlement of contractors’ bills and other expenditure; ·         Performs such other duties as may be required; Conditions of service Monthly basic salary JD 673.5. Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable). To qualify for this position, you will need: Education Successful completion of full secondary education. Successful completion of post secondary course of at least two years' duration in business and office practice or related discipline. Ability to operate a PC using word processing, and spread sheet, and data base applications. Preference will be given to BA holders in business Administration, management, public administration or Management Information System (MIS). Work experience Four years' experience in administrative/ clerical work and office management. Language(s) Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Arabic.
	Equivalency: Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.
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	How to apply To start the application process, applicants are required to register at jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through 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. Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile are accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview can be contacted by e-mail or phone. It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide correct, accurate and up to date information in his/her application form. Any incorrect or misleading data may lead to disqualify the candidate. 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 This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates only. As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post. UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and 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 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. On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self-attestation, confirming that they have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law. Date of issue: 12 April 2019