Provides technical oversight for the design and implementation of recovery programmes within the UNRWA Syria field office, in alignment with the UNRWA Strategic Plan (2023-2028), the annual Emergency Appeal for Syria, and the UNRWA Recovery Programme Strategy (2025-2028), ensuring consistency with UN engagement in Syria, particularly within the framework of humanitarian -development - peace (HDP) nexus. Maintains close coordination with the technical programme teams in UNRWA HQ, fostering collaboration and ensuring best practices are adhered to throughout the programme lifecycle.  Mainstreams recovery interventions into the overall humanitarian response, building on the existing programmes of (health, eduation, protection, technical and vocational training, microfinance, and social services), and develops new interventions. Supports the programme teams in planning, implementation, and monitoring of  recovery activities, as well as provides technical support to them in their engagement with various stakeholders, including communities, in the design and implementation of recovery interventions.   Identifies opportunities and establishes partnerships for recovery programmes with other UN agencies and other organisations, including positioning UNRWA in interagency joint funding initiatives and consortiums. Engages in the relevant country working groups and participates in technical consultations and workshops.   Conducts relevant market and community assessments and develops a livelihood programme for the vulnerable palestinian refugees, incorporating relevant programme models developed by other UN agencies in conflict and post-conflict countries.   Supports in fundraising efforts to secure necessary funding and  enhance recovery initiatives effectively through Leading  technical discussions with prospective donors and supports the development of comprehensive project proposals. Oversee implementation of a project funded by the Government of Japan.   Supports the integration of cross-cutting themes, including conflict sensitivity, gender, protection, environment, social cohsion and Accountability to Affected Populations, into field-specific programme planning process, ensuring their effective consideration and implementation throughout programme development and execution.  Designs and delivers training programmes tailored for programme teams, and facilitates learning workshops focusing on design, implementation and other aspects of recovery programmes, ensuring knowledge sharing and skills development.

Competencies

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default.  Applying Technical Expertise Relating and Networking Entrepreneurial Thinking Formulating Strategies and Concepts Delivering Results

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in programme management, public or business administration, social sciences, or a related discipline.

Work Experience

At least seven years of progressively responsible and field based experience in post crisis recovery and development assistance programmes, recovery programme or project management, results-based management, staff capacity building, and monitoring and evaluation is required.    A minimum of four years of professional work experience at senior level is required.    Prior and hands on experience working in post conflict transition countries, on recovery programmes is required.    Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System. at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of citizenship is required.    Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs., owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A “yes” answer doesn’t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired.    Knowledge of Arabic is desired.

Languages

Excellent command of written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

This is a Project Funded post. Type of Contract and duration: 1 years, with the possibility of further extension subject to need, funds and performance.  The incumbent will be required to travel to UNRWA area of operations, in Syria and other countries.  Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The Personal History Profile (PHP) should be completed with full work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All university degrees must also be stated, where applicable. UNRWA personnel must ensure adding their contract type and grade level. Given the large pool of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.  Providing incorrect or misleading information on an application form will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate.  UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.  A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post, when the need arises.  Equivalency: A first level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. NB: work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.  Join our eco-friendly organization dedicated to environment sustainability and targeting to be plastic free by 2025.  The Agency disqualifies applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated while a misconduct process was pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated while an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and those individuals may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations.  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/