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الأحد، 4 أغسطس 2013
دائرة المشتريات
http://unrwa.ps/newrec/JDSC/01-08-2013.pdf
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UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
UNRWA
Do you have the dedication, skills, knowledge and experience to help us improve the life of Palestine
refugees? The United Nations Relief and Works Agency offers challenging opportunities for
professionals interested working in a results-driven and diverse environment. If you are then we
would like to hear from you.
UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a
population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon,
and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a
decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of
human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle
East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit
their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers.
Assistant Mental Health Supervisor
(3 posts)
For internal staff members only
Location Gaza Field
Type of Appointment Fixed Term
Deadline for Application 11 August 2013
Vacancy Announcement Number 04-07-2013
Grade 12
Department/Division Community Mental Health Programme
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:
• Participates in the preparation, implementation and evaluation process of training activities; participates
in researches and mental health database requested by the CMHP;
• Assists supervisor in conducting individual , group counseling and other intervention or awareness
sessions in the context of modeling for the Mental Health Counselors;
• Assists in integrating mental health into UNRWA services through harmonizing the relationship of Mental
Health Counselors with Teachers and Senior Medical Officers, Mental Health Counselors and Social
Workers' relationships;
• Monitors the Mental Health Counselors' performance and supports them in technical and administrative
matters relating to the different activities of the Programme;
• Develops mutual relations with other key players in mental health and in the development of quick crisis
intervention plans;
• Produces weekly work plans based on plans developed by the Mental Health Counselors and submits
them to the Mental Health Supervisor of the Area; ensures their fulfillment in accordance with the general
objectives of the programme;
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
• A university degree in mental health, psychology, social science or other related field.
• At least two years experience, in psychosocial/humanitarian function with a development perspective
including practical experience in mental health service provision such as counseling, therapy and/or
clinical practice
• Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic
• Ability to deal with people tactfully;
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• Ability to work under pressure;
• Advanced communication skills;
• Excellent knowledge of MS word, PowerPoint and basic skills in Excel;
• Knowledge of mental health database and research skills;
• Ability to supervise and train others.
• Possession of a valid driving license.
• The incumbent of this post will be required to travel frequently in UNRWA’s are of operations.
• It's desirable to have experience in clinical mental health practice, counseling, and/or psychotherapy.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
• Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $1,013.40; plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 16.87%).
and monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25 and monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25.
• Contract Duration: One year.
• Leave: 30 days annual leave
• Pension: Provident Fund contribution
• Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.
EQUIVALENCY
Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and
progressive work experience may also be considered
Assessment Method
Qualified candidates will be required to undergo tests and a competency based interview. To learn more
about positive and negative indicators of professional behaviours within the UN competencies, you may
review the UN Competency Development – A Practical Guide
http://jobs.unrwa.ps/newrec/JDSC/UN%20Competency%20Development%20-%20A%20Practical%20Guide.pdf
GENERAL INFORMATION
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of
integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent
means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times,
both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider
applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment.
سان وق الإن ادئ حق رام مب ك احت شمل ذل ة . وي اد والنزاه تقامة والحي الأونروا هي منظمة تابعة للأمم المتحدة، وهي منظمة تفترض من موظفيها الالتزام بأعلى معايير الاس
ل اآن العم واحترام التنوع وتبني الوسائل غير العن يفة في حل آافة أشكال النزاعات . المتوقع من موظفي الأونروا أن يقوموا بدعم هذه القيم في آافة الأوقات، سواء في أم
ة ي بيئ روا ه روا. الاون دى الأون ل ل اتهم للعم دموا بطلب أم خارجه . إن أولئك الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالالتزام الكامل وغير المشروط بهذه القيم هم فقط الذين ينبغي أن يتق
عمل يمنع فيها التدخين
Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to
internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. An internal
candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will retain his/her
current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable
Area Staff Rules. With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but
are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved
candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position.
The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without readvertising
the vacancy.
HOW TO APPLY
If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution
to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal
profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website
will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions.
Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the
post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The United
Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern
itself with information on bank accounts.
28 July 2013
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