UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
UNRWA
UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its local team, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:
Deputy Chief Field Education Programme (Technical)
Vacancy Announcement NumberJF/112/2017Contract Status Fixed Term AppointmentContract Duration 3 years including 1 year of probationGrade 18BenefitsMonthly Salary JD 1,176.600 Fils. Plus Special Occupation Allowance 69.90% of Basic Salary. Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency), medical insurance and annual leave. Dependency allowance is subject to eligibility.Department EducationDuty Station Jordan Field OfficeIssue Date 30 October 2017Deadline for Applications 12 November 2017
Place in the Organisation
The incumbent works under the overall supervision of Chief, Field Education Programme (CFEP). S/he provides strategic direction, leadership and management on all technical, managerial and programmatic matters related to the Field Education Programme.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
Advises and assists the Chief, Field Education Programme in the planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of all technical matters related to the implementation of Education Programme;Supervises the programmatic aspects of Education Programme in the Field Office providing technical guidance to Area Education Officers, Heads Education Development Center (as applicable) and ensuring coordination of personnel in line with UNRWA policies, rules and regulations;Supports the supervisor in monitoring and reporting of Field Education Programme activities related to technical issues;Supervises and/or participates in the recruitment of technical staff and performance appraisal within the Education Programme in the Field Office and evaluates the efficiency of staff performance;Supports supervisor in overseeing the implementation of Education Programme including supervision of the technical support unit, and/or Education Development Center (where applicable);Contributes to the preparation of the biennium budget of the Field Education Programme;Contributes in liaising with government, local authorities and UN/NGOs to ensure their cooperation’s and support in the operation of the Education Programme;Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Advanced university degree in Education Management or subjects taught at UNRWA/VTCs.Eight years experience in education support services function at a senior level of which at least four years’ should have been in a supervisory position.Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic
Competencies
Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of research in various practices related to educational management;Ability to take initiative;Ability to work under pressure and meat multiple deadline;Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;Ability to conduct training;Ability to present information and data in a clear and instructive manner;Proficiency in standard Agency computer applications;Demonstrated organizational, supervisory and interpersonal skills;Sound judgment on importance/priority/confidentiality of issues.
Desirable Qualifications
PHD degree in education leadership and management or teaching methodologies.
Additional Information
The incumbent is required to travel frequently to the Field’s schools in different areas, therefore, the incumbent should have a valid driving license.
Equivalency
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the concerned Director 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.
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. As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.
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 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.
