Assistant Projects Officer-Information Management (For Roster Purposes) -For Internal & External Candidates- Limited Duration Contract (LDC)/ Band F "Step 1"- Projects Office- FO West Bank-Band F,

  • Organisation: UNRWA
  • Location: West Bank
  • Contract: R
  • Deadline: 24 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: Supervisor: Project Officer The incumbent supervises: NA

Responsibilities

The incumbent will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of an integrated Grant Management Information System for the West Bank Field Office, using Microsoft-based tools including Excel, Microsoft Lists, and Power BI. The role will focus on ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and usability of key grant datasets covering portfolio tracking, reporting, financial burn rates, activity logs, and performance indicators. This includes coordinating regular updates (e.g. monthly financial data and quarterly performance tracking) and contributing to the development of Power BI dashboards to support analysis and decision-making. The incumbent will work closely with Project Officers, programme units, and finance colleagues to collect and validate data, while ensuring consistency and adherence to agreed standards. While the role has no direct supervisory responsibilities, it requires a high degree of coordination and autonomy in managing data flows across teams and supporting colleagues in the effective use of the system.

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. in addition to : • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify errors and inconsistencies in data • Ability to structure, validate, and maintain complex datasets across multiple systems • Good organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage regular update cycles (monthly and quarterly) • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams • Ability to work independently with a high level of initiative and reliability • Familiarity with results-based management approaches, including indicator tracking, is an asset • Knowledge of coding or advanced data tools is an advantage but not required

Education

University degree in information systems, data management, computer science, statistics, business administration, finance, or a related field is required Professional training or certification in data analysis, business intelligence, or information management is an asset

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. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required Experience working with Microsoft 365 tools, particularly SharePoint and Microsoft Lists for structured data collection and management is required Practical experience with Power BI, tableau or similar, including data transformation (Power Query) and basic data modelling is desirable Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, including extracting, interpreting, and reconciling financial data is desirable but not essential Experience designing and maintaining standardized data collection tools and processes is desirable Experience with Microsoft Power Automate or similar workflow automation tools, including creating basic automated workflows is desirable. 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. 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 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).

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 a competency-based interview

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