Monitoring and Analysis Officer, 14
- Organisation: UNRWA
- Location: West Bank
- Contract: R
- Deadline: 12 November 2026
Org. Setting and Reporting
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 5.8 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 Incumbent: 1.Supervisor: The incumbent reports to the Protection Analyst, P3 2.Supervisees: NA
Responsibilities
The incumbent: 1. Supports the Protection and Neutrality Department in developing, implementing, and maintaining monitoring systems across relevant thematic areas to collect and manage data for research, advocacy, programming, and decision-making purposes. 2 .Acts as the primary focal point for coordinating monitoring and analysis activities within the Protection and Neutrality Department, including compiling, analysing, and providing data in response to internal requests and management requirements. 3 .Supports the establishment of appropriate targets and baselines based on Agency indicators related to neutrality, protection, and access, and develops and implements data collection plans, methodologies, and tools. Provides internal training and technical guidance on monitoring and analysis. 4. Supports the Agency’s evidence-based management and planning processes through the systematic collection, consolidation, analysis, and interpretation of data on issues relevant to protection-related work. 5.Coordinates and conducts research activities across UNRWA departments and programmes and, as appropriate, with external counterpart, analyses findings and prepares clear, accurate, and comprehensive analytical and summary reports. 6. Undertakes verification and analysis of protection incidents, as required, including through open-source monitoring, triangulation of available information, and validation with relevant UN entities and other interlocutors. 7.Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Competencies
UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Functional i. Analyzing ii. Learning and Researching iii. Relating and Networking iv. Applying Technical Expertise v. Persuading and Influencing
Education
A university degree from an accredited educational institution in social sciences, political sciences, international relations, public administration, human rights, law, or a related field. Professional qualifications Knowledge of data management platforms, including Activity Info, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications are preferred.
Job - Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A “yes” answer doesn’t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. At least four years of responsible relevant experience in monitoring and analysis or related fields is required knowledge of Hebrew language is desirable Please confirm if you live/ reside in West Bank or Jerusalem? And if you have West Bank or Jerusalem ID., please to mention its number down, as it is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are 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).
Required Languages
Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking
English UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II
Arabic UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III
Assessment
- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview
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