Area Relief and Social Services Officer

UNRWA advertises this role to supervise relief workers and represent the Relief and Social Services Programme at area level. The official responsibilities section, however, describes school leadership and education-area management; applicants should verify the intended scope with UNRWA.

Department: Programme Relief & Social Services - Area Office Jerusalem

• Ensure delivery of quality basic education services and provide technical supervision to school principals and deputy principals
• Manage the performance and conduct of school principals and deputy principals against agreed standards and goals
• Maintain relationships with community leaders, NGOs, government institutions and other relevant organisations
• Coordinate remedial teaching, psychosocial counselling, medical referrals and special-needs support for students
• Oversee administration of school staff, students, premises, equipment and supplies in accordance with UNRWA guidelines
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

• Internal UNRWA candidate
• University degree in social work, sociology, psychology, social anthropology, guidance and counselling or a related field
• Training in action-oriented social research and participation in at least two research projects
• At least five years of relevant experience in relief services or social development programmes
• At least three years of supervisory or management experience
• English at UN Level II and Arabic at UN Level III
• Residence in the West Bank or Jerusalem within commuting distance of Ramallah and authorisation to work at the duty station

• Open to internal UNRWA candidates only
• The official posting is internally inconsistent: its title, reporting line, education requirements and experience requirements describe a Relief and Social Services role, while its Responsibilities section describes school and education-area management
• Applicants should verify the intended responsibilities with UNRWA before applying
• Fixed-term appointment for one year, including a one-year probation period, with possible extension subject to funding, performance and continuing need
• A roster may be created for the same or similar future posts
• Applications require a completed online profile and cover letter or motivational statement