Deputy Chief Area Office

The Deputy Chief Area Office supports the Chief Area Office in supervising and controlling the Area Office operations including budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, and staff supervision. The role involves managing security situations, coordinating with local authorities, leading emergency response, and ensuring effective communication with refugee communities. Responsibilities Advise and assist the Chief, Area Office in day-to-day supervision and control of the Area Office including budget preparation and expenditure monitoring. Supervise the work of the Area Office administrative/operations staff and ensure implementation of Agency and Field Administrative issuances. Provide substantive support to the Chief, Area Office, Field Security Officer, and field leadership in managing the security situation in Gaza/Syria/West Bank. Monitor prevailing security situation and develop solutions to problems affecting programme delivery. Collect, analyze and report on security information to maintain security plans and incident reports. Liaise with local security apparatus and civil authorities to assess security conditions and advise on potential security problems. Lead an area management team and coordinate work of Area Programme Officers. Plan, direct and control administrative, finance, supply, distribution, transport, personnel, and building maintenance affecting the Area Office and Programme Offices. Organize and participate in meetings with programme managers to discuss problems and challenges and develop solutions. Manage response to rapid onset emergencies by leading the Area Emergency Response team. Manage preparation and implementation of the Summer Games programme if applicable. Conduct regular inspections and monitor operation, maintenance, appearance and neutrality of installations within the assigned area. Notify relevant parties of issues of concern and coordinate development of appropriate solutions. Conduct investigations within the area as required by the Chief, Area Office or Field management. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Requirements Advanced university degree in business, public administration, political science, sociology or other related discipline. At least seven years of relevant experience of which three years should have been in a large governmental or international organization at a senior level is required. Thorough knowledge of the Agency and of his/her Area and Possession of a valid driving license are desirable. Candidates must reside in West Bank or Jerusalem and have authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application. English and Arabic language proficiency at UN Level II and III respectively is required. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications. Candidates must commit to the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity, including respect for human rights and non-violence. Candidates must not have committed violations of international human rights law, humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment. Candidates must not appear on the UN Sanctions List or have been separated for misconduct. Applicants must confirm if they live/reside in West Bank or Jerusalem and provide ID number if applicable. Skills Budget Preparation Expenditure Monitoring Staff Supervision Security Management Emergency Response Coordination with Local Authorities Communication with Refugee Communities Driving License English Language Proficiency Language Proficiency in Arabic Understanding of UNRWA Operations Languages English, Arabic