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Associate HR Officer (Recruitment)New

UNRWAPalestine
Category | Grade:Professional | 13Deadline:24 Aug 2026 (14 days left)Job ID:282432Posted on:10 Aug 2026 (today)
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Pay and conditions

Salary

USD 1,411 per month; conditional

Source: UNRWA Careers.

Job Description

Supports recruitment for UNRWA’s West Bank Field Office by screening candidates, coordinating tests and interviews, preparing vacancy notices and maintaining reports and rosters. The officer works with hiring managers to deliver compliant recruitment plans and timely candidate communication.

Key Details

Department

Human Resources – West Bank Field Office

Position details

Experience level

Early

Minimum experience

3 years

Category

Professional

Grade

13

Arrangement

Onsite

Education

Bachelor degree

Recruitment scope

Local

Contract duration

1 year

Language Requirements

Required

English, Arabic

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Participate in recruitment processes and interview boards for area staff and other personnel
  • Screen applications against established criteria and resolve discrepancies with hiring departments
  • Prepare and review vacancy advertisements for compliance with approved post descriptions
  • Coordinate technical tests and interviews and notify candidates of schedules
  • Coordinate recruitment plans and timelines with hiring managers
  • Prepare recruitment reports, statistical analyses and personnel rosters
  • Respond to applicant queries and arrange interview-board and test appointments

Role Requirements

  • University degree in human resources management, public administration or business administration
  • At least three years of human-resources management experience in an international, governmental or commercial organisation, including one year at supervisory level
  • English reading, writing, listening and speaking at UN Level II
  • Arabic reading, writing, listening and speaking at UN Level III
  • Current UNRWA internal-candidate status and residence in West Bank or Jerusalem within commuting distance of the duty station
  • Valid authorisation to work at the duty station

Desired Criteria

  • Recruitment experience within the required human-resources background
  • Residence in West Bank or Jerusalem with a corresponding identity document

Skills to Have

Additional info

  • Vacancy is restricted to eligible UNRWA internal candidates residing within commuting distance
  • UNRWA will not support or facilitate issuance of a West Bank or Jerusalem work permit
  • Applicants at Grade 13 must submit a cover letter or motivational statement
  • Benefits include employer provident-fund contributions, medical insurance, annual leave and dependency allowance where applicable

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNRWA Careers, on 10 Aug 2026.