Important: This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of Belgium and is addressed exclusively to nationals of Belgium. For more information about the JPO Programme and eligibility criteria, please visit the site of the JPO Service Centre. Background The Junior Professional Officer (JPO) Programme provides young talented professionals pursuing a career in development with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation and international development within a UN agency.
UNRWA was established by UN resolution 302 on 8 December 1949, with the renewable mandate of providing relief and works to Palestine refugees following a human development approach. UNRWA serves Palestine refugees in areas of education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. The population of Palestine refugees registered with UNRWA is at 5.4 million, and resides across the five fields of operation: Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and Gaza.
Through services provided by UNRWA, the goal of the Health Programme is for Palestine refugees to live long and healthy lives by receiving access to comprehensive, quality basic health services, consistent with the humanitarian policies of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), as well as with the policies and strategies of the World Health Organization (WHO). The Department of Health at UNRWA Head Quarters, Amman, provides guidance and technical direction on the various components of the Health Programme to the fields through a set of technical instruction, guidelines and management protocols. These guidelines are periodically revised and updated in accordance with the basic principles and concepts of the World Health Organization, approved Agency policies and best practices in public health. Operational research is conducted by HQ staff with the support of the field offices to periodically assess the effectiveness and efficiency of the Health Programme and possible needs for policy change.
Training and Learning
A Duty-related Travel and Training Allocation (DTTA) of USD 3,000 will be provided by the sponsoring Partner Country for work-related learning activities, such as participation in seminars, workshops or other learning-related activities in the duty station or abroad, such as learning assignments. To better prepare for the assignment, a variety of onboarding briefings will be provided to the JPO during their mandateUpon completion of the assignment, the JPO will have / be able to…
JPO will be familiar with the operation of the Health Department JPO will shape his/her skills in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights services management and implementation JPO will be familiar with HD reform including FHT and he/she will be a strong advocate for such reform. JPO will gain experience in working in a large organisation such as the UNRWA.Content and methodology of supervision:
The JPO will attend weekly department meetings, biannual feedback meetings and ad-hoc meetings. Duties and Responsibilities Provide technical support to the Department of Health and field offices on SRH project and program implementation and coordination, and policy and proposal writing (40%). Liaise with donors, internal departments and fields on the development and coordination of projects, implementation, monitoring and evaluation within the Department (20%). Identify, analyse, and synthesise evidence and technical knowledge in the area of SRH (including review/revision of existing protocols) and support its transfer to improve the effectiveness of UNRWA operations. (10%). Document best practices and lessons learned related to the UNRWA interventions in regards to health programming and support knowledge sharing (10%) Synthesize narrative reports, including developing, drafting and editing project mid-term reports and completion reports (20%). Key Competencies Excellent analytical verbal and written communication skills. Strong experience in analytical writing, synthesizing and editing of reports, proposals and policies. Ability to think strategically and express ideas clearly, work independently and in teams, and demonstrate a sense of self-assuredness combined with cultural and gender sensitivity. Substantive knowledge and practical experience in reproductive and sexual health programming. A strong commitment to development of health, an interest in adapting to professional environment and a desire to work with people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds.Required Skills and Experience
Education
Master’s degree or equivalent: Public Health, Health Science, Epidemiology, Health systems or other related disciplines.
Required Work experience
At least two years of paid and relevant national and international work experience in public health or in development.
Desirable qualifications
Experience in working in the Health field Knowledge of the Middle East politics and the status of Palestine refugees. Knowledge of the UN systemLanguage requirements
Excellent command of written and spoken English, Arabic is an asset.Nationality
This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of Belgium and is addressed exclusively to nationals of Belgium. For more information about the JPO Programme and eligibility criteria, please visit the site of the JPO Service Centre.Age of applicant
Be no older than 32 years of age as of 31 December of the year of applicationAttachments
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