Jordan e-Health Project Coordinator

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST UNRWA

UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for responding to the humanitarian and development requirements of a population of some 5 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic. UNRWA is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading long and healthy lives. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East. Most UNRWA staff are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities - as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers. For its international team, UNRWA seeks a qualified:

e-Health Project Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement Number 11-HQ-AM-50 Grade P-3 Deadline for Applications 2 December 2011 Duty Station HQ Amman

Under direct supervision from the Director of Health, the incumbent will assist in developing and expanding UNRWA’s e-Health initiative. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities • Coordinate and facilitate with staff from the Health Department, Information Systems Division and other relevant departments the preparation, introduction and expansion of the e-Health Project (Project). This includes: - Regular meetings with relevant staff at the Health Department and Information Systems Division to monitor and provide strategic advice regarding the development of the new e-health modules and work plan; - Regular visits, with relevant Information Systems Division staff, to health centers to ensure that such centers are appropriately prepared for the introduction of the Project. This includes ensuring that staff are trained and appropriate infrastructure is in place; - Regular visits to relevant UNRWA Field Offices to facilitate and coordinate the proper implementation of the Project; • In close collaboration with the Information Systems Division, UNRWA Field Offices and relevant health centers, coordinate and conduct monitoring and evaluation activities concerning the Project based on defined monitoring indicators. This includes regular monitoring visits to the health centers that are implementing the Project, and regular reporting to the donors of the Project. Produce regular progress reports along with a defined timeline; • Develop and update the detailed work plan of the Project - which includes defined activities, budgetary requirements, timelines, expected outcomes and monitoring indicators- and the overall strategy of the e-health inline with the Family Health Team Approach of the Agency; • Manage administrative, financial and logistical issues related to the Project in close collaboration with the relevant departments and units in UNRWA at all levels; • Facilitate and organize regular communications with the relevant UNRWA staff at the Health Department, Information Systems Division and all other concerned parties including organizing meetings, tele/video-conferences and other types of meetings, workshops, conferences, as required.

Professional Knowledge and Experience • University degree in international development, management or related health and/or communications field; • At least 6 years of experience in project management in an international setting; • Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Competencies • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; • Strong coordination and facilitation skills; • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relations in a multi-cultural environment; • Ability to oversee project budgets; • Proficiency in computer applications.

Desirable Qualifications • Experience in health services management; • Working knowledge of Arabic; • Experience in organizational change management processes; • Work experience in the Middle East in general and Near East in particular.

Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Human Resources Department may substitute part of the unmet requirements under UNRWA’s equivalency determination guidelines with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and/or progressive relevant work experience. Note: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered sufficient for an equivalency determination.

Additional Information The incumbent will be required to travel in the Agency’s area of operations in the Middle East.

Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $60,013 net tax free with dependants or $56,018 single, plus post adjustment of 42.2%. Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza) are family duty stations. Initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.

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. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. 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. Initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

General Information UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for 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.

How to apply:

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. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. 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. Initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.