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UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a
population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon,
and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency 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 a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle
East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit
their communities as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers.
Research and Evaluation Officer
Location Gaza Field
Type of Appointment fixed term
Deadline for Application 31 January 2010
Vacancy Announcement Number 11-01-2010
Grade 14
Department/Division community mental health programme (cmhp)
JOB DESCRIPTION
The successful candidate for this job will be responsible for developing and supervises the monitoring and
evaluation system for the CMHP and designing surveys for mental health issues. The Research and
Evaluation Officer will be responsible to the Programme Manager, CMHP.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
Designs and implements evaluation methodologies to measure the impact of various interventions done
by CMHP staff; develops evaluation and intervention research papers to help in setting up the strategic
objectives of the programme;
Is responsible for evaluation of various activities performed by CMHP staff, including capacity building,
using standardized scientific approaches; assists CMHP staff in the submission of scientific articles to
international peer reviewed journals; trains staff on subjects related to research and surveys conducted
as needed;
Develops and supervises the monitoring and evaluation system for the CMHP including plans and
activities; manages and develops the mental health database to produce needed statistical indicators;
Establishes and designs surveys for screening the refugee population for various mental health issues
and other intersecting fields; follows up implementation and evaluation of various interventions;
Coordinates with counterparts at Education, Health , Relief and Social Services, and other Agency
programmes to assess the mental health needs of served refugees;
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
A university degree in psychology, social work and/or health professions.
At least four years experience in monitoring and evaluating mental health, health, or psychosocial activities,
projects and/or programmes.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Advanced computer skills especially with database programmes;
Excellent research and analytical skills;
Knowledge in statistical programmes including SPSS;
Excellent communication skills;
Knowledge of standard scientific journals procedures for publications.
It is desirable to possess advanced degree in public health or mental health if the BA in psychology, social
work or health professions.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $1,145.20; plus monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25
Contract Duration: Three years including 1 year probation period.
Leave: 30 days annual leave
Pension: Provident Fund contribution
Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.
EQUIVALENCY
Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
الأونروا هي منظمة تابعة للأمم المتحدة، وهي منظمة تفترض من موظفيها الالتزام بأعلى معايير الاستقامة والحياد والنزاهة. ويشمل ذلك احترام مبادئ حقوق الإنسان
واحترام التنوع وتبني الوسائل غير العنيفة في حل آفة أشكال النزاعات. المتوقع من موظفي الأونروا أن يقوموا بدعم هذه القيم في آفة الأوقات، سواء في أمان العمل
أم خارجه. إن أولئك الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالالتزام الكامل وغير المشروط بهذه القيم هم فقط الذين ينبغي أن يتقدموا بطلباتهم للعمل لدى الأونروا.
Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to
internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. An internal
candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will retain his/her
current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable
Area Staff Rules. With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but
are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agencys roster of pre-approved
candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position.
The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without readvertising
the vacancy.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution
to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal
profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website
will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions.
Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post.
Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.