Deputy Chief Field Infrastructure & Camp Improvement Programme (for female applicants only), At UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East

Advises and assists the CFICIP on all matters related to the development and implementation
of the Infrastructure and Camp Improvement Programme in the Field; assists supervisor in
developing operational plans and overseeing their implementation and on impact of these
plans on lives of refugees in the camps; assists supervisor in overseeing the development and
implementation of specific programmatic plans for camp improvement (CIPs), environmental
infrastructure projects related to sewerage, drainage and water supply systems as well as
management plans of environmental health services, particularly those related to solid waste
in all camps;
Assists supervisor in steering the strategic direction and effective and efficient operation of
the Programme; contributes to strategic planning for the Programme Agency-wide under the
direction of the Director of Infrastructure and Camp Improvement; responsible for resultsbased
management, including monitoring, reporting and follow up on indicators and
evaluation of Programme performance in the field; writes and oversees the preparation of
reports on Programme performance; writes project proposals.
Is directly responsible for managing all the Department administrative support functions
including GIS-CAD, software and hardware needs, collection and organization of information
related to the Programme performance; ensures coordination of all procurement, personnel,
finance and logistics matters; supervises preparation of Department budget and controls
expenditure in accordance with plans; participates in the recruitment and appraisal of staff
performance as directed by the CFICIP;
Contributes to the overseeing preparation of cost estimates, tender invitation and tender
analysis for all projects to achieve best value of money and safeguard the Agency funds and
assets; studies, analyses samples of contract proposals and provides recommendations and
technical advice thereon to CFICIP in line with UNRWA policies and instructions; follows up
with Field and HQ Awarding Authorities ;
Performs a neutral support and check for the CFICIP in her/his capacity as Director of Works;
checks and analyses submissions and defines critical issues, particularly those related to
variations, payments and claims and makes recommendations;
Provides technical oversight and guidance to all divisions particularly in the area of risk
management and communication with stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of the
Programme, including self-help construction and rehabilitation projects performed by
refugees; where is applicable, assists in overseeing the design works prepared either in house
or by local consultants in order to ensure that designs meet UNRWA requirements and
department objectives;
Maintains good and professional working relationships within the Agency and with refugees
and their representatives, concerned officials in governments and relevant institutions as well
as non-governmental organizations for coordination of projects and services of the
Programme; contributes to and makes sure of coordination with relevant departments and
external stakeholders prior to and during the planning, design and execution of camp
improvement plans, construction and maintenance works as well as environmental health
services;
Assesses training needs and plans and directs in-service training for all staff members of the
Department;
Acts for CFICIP during the latter’s absence;
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.