UNRWA Catalunya, established in 2006, is a delegation of the National Committee NGO whose mandate is to contribute to the protection and assistance of the Palestine refugees through fundraising and awareness.

UNRWA Catalunya supports exclusively UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, created by the General Assembly in 1949 and whose mandate is to provide assistance and protection to a population of 5, 6 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip achieve their full potential in human development, pending a fair 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.

Objective:

The Emergency and Humanitarian Aid Project Officer in Unrwa Catalunya has as its main objective the writing of grant proposals and justification of them, as well as their follow-up according to the regulations of the donors and the internal regulation of the organization.

To join the Humanitarian Action, Emergency and Development Department, we are seeking a qualified:

                                  Emergency and Humanitarian Aid Project Officer

Under the direct supervision of the Area Director, and in accordance with the established human resources policy, the project officer will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare project proposals and reports as required and as assigned by the Area Director, work on assigned project/s independently and coordinate with relevant staff in the projects team;

Elaborate high-quality and responsive project proposals, concept papers, and project reports in coordination with the UNRWA Field Offices and respective Field departments;

Monitor the implementation of projects in coordination with field departments and verify adherence to the donor requirements;

Research and monitor the publication of calls for proposals and other funding opportunities

Prepare, maintain and update the projects tracking system with the tools established for that purpose (tracking tables and others).

Ensure that all projects are developed and implemented under a Gender and Human Rights approach.

Responsible for the management of digital/physical files, of projects under her/his supervision.

Search and prepare any documentation necessary to solve incidences or fulfil donor's requirements related to project reporting, and project audits.

Mission to the field: organizing the logistics and agenda of the trip in coordination with UNRWA Partnership Division and the Field Offices involved. Collecting information related to the projects’ development, priority needs and challenges, as well as working in the identification and resolution of any possible incidence in the projects supported by the organization.

Ensure the appropriate information flow with donors under his/her responsibility, as well as other departments of the committee, delegations and direct supervisor.

Provide support with the dissemination of the Committee activities and collaborate in other activities when required (events, campaigns, newsletter, web site, media, etc).

Professional Knowledge and Experience

University degree from an accredited educational institution in International Relations, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences or other related field;

Postgraduate studies in management of International Cooperation and/or Humanitarian Aid projects required

A minimum of 3 years proven experience in International Cooperation and/or Humanitarian Aid projects (no need of international experience)

A minimum of 2 years proven experience as project officer in the management of projects funded with the decentralized cooperation system, at least one of the years not abroad (required).

Excellent command of written and spoken English (will be tested).

Spanish mother tongue or bilingual

Catalan mother tongue or bilingual

Proficiency in planning and work with the LFM, Human Rights and Gender approach (will be tested)

Proficiency in computer applications including word processing, spread sheets, email and search tools.  (Will be tested).

Other desirable competences

ä Knowledge of the Middle East geopolitics, Israeli occupation and Palestine plight, United Nations organization and procedures.

ä   Knowledge of Arabic

ä   Work or volunteer experience in Middle East, especially in Palestine.

Personal skills

Excellent research and technical report drafting skills;

Ability to develop clear goals and identify priority activities and assignments;

Able to work under high pressure and very tight deadlines, with changing priorities and in particularly overloading contexts without compromising on quality;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with workmates, supervisor, other staff and other stakeholders.