Project Support Officer, LDC Band

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA 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 5.8 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 the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The Project Support Officer reports to the Senior Project Manager. ResponsibilitiesProject Coordination & Support ▪ Assist in scheduling and coordinating project activities, meetings, and workshops. ▪ Maintain project calendars and timelines aligned with key milestones. ▪Support cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely task completion. Documentation & Communication ▪ Create and manage project documentation including plans, reports, and meeting minutes. ▪ Ensure documentation is current, accessible, and accurately reflects project status. ▪ Act as a central point of contact for project stakeholders, providing timely updates. ▪ Facilitate communication between departments to ensure alignment on objectives. Budget & Finance Management ▪ Support the development and monitoring of project budgets across Health and Education components. ▪ Track expenditures and ensure alignment with approved allocations and donor requirements. ▪ Assist in preparing financial reports, forecasts, and budget revisions. ▪ Coordinate with Finance to ensure timely submission of official budget change requests. ▪ Maintain financial documentation and ensure compliance with internal and donor policies. Resource & Stakeholder Engagement ▪ Assist in resource allocation and scheduling to optimize project execution. ▪ Contribute to stakeholder presentations and financial updates. ▪ Foster collaboration with focal staff, including HD eHealth and ED Project Coordinators, to ensure seamless implementation. CompetenciesUN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. ▪ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. ▪ Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. ▪ Ability to independently plan and prioritize own work, work well under tight deadlines. ▪ Proven critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. ▪ Proven ability to operate in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment. EducationA first university degree from an accredited educational institution in management, administration, business, accounting, engineering or another related Field. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceA first university degree from an accredited educational institution in management, administration, business, accounting, engineering or another related Field is required. At least 4 years of experience in project support and management is required. Experience in the humanitarian, UN sector, or NGOs is required. Very good computer skills in Microsoft office especially MS Excel is required Knowledge of Palestine refugees and/or humanitarian response and development in the Middle East is desirable. Experience in report and business writing is desirable. Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic is required. Are you currently residing in Duty station. Please specify your current location. It is required. Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, political organisations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).