Area Relief and Social Services Officer
Quick answer
UNRWA is hiring a mid-level Area Relief and Social Services Officer in RAMALLAH, West Bank or Jerusalem to ensure quality education services for refugee students, supervise staff, and build community relationships. Salary: USD1,592.60 per month.
- Role
- Area Relief and Social Services Officer
- Organization
- United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
- Location
- RAMALLAH, West Bank or Jerusalem
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- Grade 15 Monthly basic salary USD1,592.60, payable in JD at UN monthly exchange rate
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The incumbent will ensure the delivery of quality basic education services to refugee students, supervise school principals and deputies, manage performance and behavior, and develop positive relationships with community leaders.
What you'll do
- Ensure the delivery of quality basic education services to refugee students
- Supervise school principals and deputies within the area
- Develop a safe and stimulating learning environment
- Manage performance and behavior of staff
- Build positive relationships with community leaders
What it takes
- University degree in social work, sociology, psychology, social anthropology, guidance and counseling or related field
- At least five years' relevant experience in relief services and/or social development programmes
- Professional qualifications including training on action-oriented social research and participation in at least two research projects
- UN Language Framework proficiency: English (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - UN Level II), Arabic (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - UN Level III)
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits include 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service, 14 weeks of Maternity Leave, and 2 weeks paternity leave.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in RAMALLAH, West Bank or Jerusalem.
What is the compensation package?
The monthly basic salary is USD1,592.60, payable in JD at UN monthly exchange rate. Additional benefits include 30 days of annual leave and dependency allowance (if applicable).
What are the key qualifications required?
A university degree in social work, sociology, psychology, social anthropology, guidance and counseling or related field is required. At least five years' relevant experience and professional qualifications including training on action-oriented social research are also required.
How do I apply for this position?
Applications must be fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira by the application deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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