Branch Manager - UNRWA - Tulkarem

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Branch Manager


Vacancy Announcement
Branch Manager, Grade ML5B
Deadline for Applications 23 July 2019
Contract Type & 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/074/2019/X
Duty Station & Department Tulkarem Branch- Microfinance Department
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 professionals like you.
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 4,000 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 the Credit Operations Manager for operations
and administrative matters and to the Chief Field Microfinance Programme for overall
supervision.
The main responsibilities include:
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
 Manages the day-to-day branch operations; provides guidance, encourages team work,
facilitates related professional work processes in order to achieve high performance
standards.
 Reviews, verifies and recommends/approves the loans according to each product’s
procedural manual.
 Is responsible for the cost-efficiency of his/her branch; sets targets for each product and
oversees the work of Area Loan Supervisors to ensure achieving the set targets.
 Identifies and advises management of market changes that affect the Department’s
operational activities for proper adaptation.
 In close coordination with the Chief Field Microfinance Programme and the Credit
Operations Manager, oversees the collection of the written-off portfolio through the
delegated legal follow-up to the Compliance Consultant to ensure efficient recovery of
the delinquent loans.
 Coordinates with MD Field Accounting Officer on matters relating to Accounts and
Finance. Oversees the finance, cashiering, accounts and administrative functions of the
branch office to ensure sound management of the branch through the proper
implementation of financial, administrative procedures and guidelines.
 Is responsible for administration and security of the Branch Office which includes safety
of cash and assets.
 Prepares monthly and periodic reports on branch office activities.
 Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Conditions of service:
Monthly basic salary US$1606.10, plus 25% of the basic salary as Senior Professional Officer
Allowance (SPOA). 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 A university degree in accountancy, finance, banking or business
administration.
Work
Experience
Six years’ experience in management of cash transactions, banking, and
credit or finance management. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word
and Excel.
Language(s) Very good command of spoken and written Arabic and English.
You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:
 Knowledge and understanding of microfinance.
 Ability to implement work plans and achieve management objectives.
 Ability to supervise and coach staff to achieve results-based targets.
 Ability to manage a cost-centre as a going concern.
 Good communication and ability to negotiate and persuade staff.
 Ability to manage a complex team to meet their productivity and efficiency targets.
 Good computer skills and ability to work with spreadsheets.
Desirable qualifications:
 Post-graduate degree in accounts, banking or finance.
 Knowledge of statistics and financial ratio analysis.
Who we are
For over 65 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: www.unrwa.org
“Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you have
written in your Personal History Form are accurate and active. Your statues in relation
to the vacancy will be communicated to you via email listed on your Personal History
Form.
It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide full, accurate and up to date
information in his/her application form. Any missing and/or misleading data may lead
to candidate disqualification.”
Equivalency:
Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications,
professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered if
there will not be enough qualified candidates.
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
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. 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: 08 July 2019

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