سرايا - Vacancy Announcement
Verification Officer, Grade ML5B
Vacancy Announcement Number JF/105/2019
Contract Status Fixed-Term Appointment for one year , with the possibility of
further extension, subject to the availability of funds,
satisfactory performance and continuing need
Benefits Grade ML5B, Monthly Salary JD 1028.900 fils plus15% Senior
Professional Officer Allowance. Other benefits include
Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the
Agency) and medical insurance. Dependency benefits are
subject to eligibility.
Department Microfinance
Duty Station Microfinance Department National Office.
Issue Date 11 December 2019
Deadline for Applications 24 December 2019
UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide
gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
Place in the Organisation
The incumbent of this post reports administratively and technically to the Senior Verification Officer
(ML6).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
 Performs internal operational verification and control checks of the Field operations to assess
compliance with the programme procedures; drafts verification and control reports
recommending improvements towards increased efficiency in utilization of the Microfinance
Department (MD) resources to meet the Field programme objectives;
 Is responsible for internal financial verification to assess the correctness of the MD assets and liabilities
and drafts reports thereon including revenues and expenditures, bank reconciliation, examining
accounts records, petty cash and cashiering operations, loan loss provisions and write-offs;
 Assists in reviewing and evaluating the adequacy of the internal control systems and makes
recommendations for their improvements including control systems related to loans, transfers,
computer systems, fixed assets and interest rate setting;
 Is responsible for formulating business processes and making diagnosis identifying redundancies
and inefficiencies in credit operations; recommends to Senior Verification Officer credit operation
procedures, credit manuals and training material on the basis of such diagnosis to improve
efficiency;
 In consultation with the Senior Verification Officer, prepares an annual verification and control plan
for the Field; participates in the development of the Department’s medium and long-term goals
and objectives as related to annual audit and work plans
 Verifies compliance to MD instructions, procedures and manuals and makes recommendations for
improvements;
 Conducts periodic and sample reviews of credit agents’ caseloads in respective Field to ensure
that they are in compliance with the Department’s procedures;
 Performs such other duties as may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
 A university degree in accountancy, business administration or related discipline.
 Six years’ experience in the application of knowledge acquired in 8(A) above, in internal control
with a governmental, international, commercial, bank or microfinance organization.
Language
Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
Competencies
 Proven record of writing, analytical and research skills;
 Excellent ability in utilizing computer software;
 Ability to write coherently, concisely and accurately;
 Knowledge of financial and accounting procedures pertaining to microfinance institutions;
 Knowledge of credit operations procedures, rules and regulations.
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Desirable Qualifications:
 Post graduate degree in accounts, finance or business administration;
 Experience of internal or external audits of microfinance institutions, credit unions or banks;
 Membership in a professional management, accountancy or audit association.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 The incumbent is required to conduct internal verifications of all field branches;
 The incumbent will be expected to travel on duty to any field of operations when requested and
as outlined in the annual verification plan;
 Possession of a valid driving license;
 The incumbent should have the willingness to work after normal duty hours and official holidays.
Other Information
 Only candidates residing in Jordan with authorization to work in that duty station at
the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility
or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in the duty
station, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded since
the agency will not provide coverage for relocation costs.
 Since this vacancy is an Area staff post, the Agency will not provide coverage for
relocation costs.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
Who we are
For over 65 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has
been working on the ground in five fields of operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank
and the Gaza Strip providing direct assistance and protection for some 5 million Palestine
refugees in the Middle East. UNRWA is mandated by the UN General Assembly to provide this
assistance and its mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human
development until there is a just and lasting solution for their plight. UNRWA restores safety,
dignity and hope to millions who have been uprooted by conflict with services encompassing
education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement,
microfinance and emergency assistance.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
EQUIVALENCY:
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources, in
consultation with the Director, Microfinance Department may exceptionally substitute part of the
unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional
professional training and progressive relevant work experience.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not
considered an acceptable combination.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and
completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from
accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be
considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only applicants short-listed for interview
will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History
Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow
up phone calls will be made.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing,
interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews, please visit:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI”
General Information
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates.
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 nonviolent 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 work environment.
The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade,
or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self attestation, confirming that they have not
committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been
involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or
international humanitarian law.
Date of issue: 11 December 2019
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