TERMS OF REFERENCE UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions.

Donor Relations and Projects Officer, Beirut - Lebanon

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and develop effective relations with assigned locally-based donors to create a better understanding of UNRWA’s work and seek funding from governmental and non-governmental sources;

• Liaise with the relevant staff in UNRWA Lebanon to ensure quality control and timely submission of project proposals, narrative and financial reports;

• Develop funding proposals and draft reports for submission to UNRWA headquarters and donors;

• Draft donor correspondence relating to the submission of projects/reports, using savings and interest, reprogramming, no cost extensions, etc;

• Ensure the smooth management of projects under her/his portfolio (including financial monitoring);

• Liaise with headquarters to check donor requirements, exchange information on donors requests/projects status, request financial statements, submit projects and reports to capitals (when required), etc;

• Draft briefing note/documents for the Front Office and the Head of Donor Relations Unit upon request. Attend donor and NGO meetings and events when requested; carry out field visits to UNRWA projects when required;

• Coordinate with the Public Information Office/Area Officers/ NMU to organize donor field visits and ensure media coverage and recognition of contributions;

• Update donor files (soft and hard copies); • Write detailed handover note one week before completion of duties summarizing the status of

each project. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• An advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in international relations, administration or social science. A university degree with relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience in a related area may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree;

• A minimum of three years - desirable five years - of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area;

• Experience with the UN, national government or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), or other relevant organization;

• Evidence of a track record project management; • Excellent command of written and spoken English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in humanitarian operations within or associated with the system; • Experience in liaising with government agencies, UN funds and programmes, donors and

other stakeholders, and training in M&E and results-based programming; • A good understanding of the United Nations system; • Knowledge of institutional donor policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES • Interpersonal skills: Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve

organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;

• Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;

• Professionalism: Knowledge of project management, monitoring and evaluation methodologies, strong conceptual and analytical skills, and demonstrated problem solving abilities required.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE • The duration of the assignment is six months, extendable according to availability of funds. • Remuneration for this consultancy ranges between US$ 2,000 and $3,800, depending on

experience and qualifications of selected applicant.

HOW TO APPLY Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements via consultancy@unrwa.org clearly indicating the title of this consultancy “Donor Relations and Projects Officer” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 07 June 2014. Late applications will not be considered. UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced female candidates. Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.