Chief, Field Education Programme, grade 20, UNRWA Jordan Field Office

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:

Chief, Field Education Programme

Vacancy Announcement Number

JF/57/2016

Contract Status

Fixed Term Appointment Or Limited Duration Contract

Contract Duration

Two options:-

Option one:-

• Fixed term: Grade 20, Monthly Salary JD 1392.300 Fills. Plus SOA 89.32 % of basic salary. Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency) and medical insurance. Dependency benefits are subject to eligibility..

Option Two:-

• LDC: Band “H” the salary range between JD 2961.00 to JD 4531.900, depending on qualifications & Experience.

Grade

3 years for fixed terms contract including 1 year of probation and 1 year duration for Limited Duration Contract (renewable).

Benefits

Fixed Term Appointment Or Limited Duration Contract

Department

Education Programme

Duty Station

Jordan Field Office

Issue Date

30 August 2016

Deadline for Applications

03 October 2016

Place in the Organisation

The incumbent reports to the Director of UNRWA Affairs or Operations. This reporting line is realized through the Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs or Operations (Programmes), who has authority for day-to-day supervision of programmes in the Field of operation. The Director of Education (HQ) Amman is responsible for ensuring the achievement of professional, policy and technical standards, in line with the strategic direction of the programme. To realize this, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring consultation with and approval of the Programme Director on significant programmatic matters.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

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· Administers the Agency’s approved Education Programme;

· Supervises the Field Education Programme in school education, vocational and technical training (as applicable), Educational Science Faculties, in-service teacher training and university scholarships programme.

· Advises and assists the Field Office Director and, through him/her, the Director of Education in all matters related to Education Programme

· Ensures that all Educational Technical Instructions (ETIs) issued by the Education Department are duly applied in the Field; ensures the effective implementation of UN policies and principles that prohibit violence and discrimination

· Supervises the preparation of the Field Biennium Budget and Field Biennial Work Plan

· Provides technical supervision for all Education staff;

· Supervises and maintains school development through effective implementation of the Agency’s quality assurance system

· Supervises and monitors the implementation of conflict resolution violence and human rights activities at Field level

· Ensures that class formation is prepared according to the norms established by the Agency;

· Supervises planning and implementation of all education projects;

· Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

· An advanced university degree preferably Ph.D from an accredited university in educational management/planning, or any advanced degree in any subject taught at UNRWA schools, plus a post – graduate diploma in education.

· At least ten years of professional teaching experience of which at least five years should be at a senior managerial level in educational institutions.

Language

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic

Competencies

· Demonstrated organizational, supervisory and interpersonal skills;

· Ability to present information and data in a clear and instructive manner;

· Creativity and ability to take initiative;

· Excellent counseling skills and ability to work with female and male subordinates;

· Sound judgment on importance/priority/confidentiality of issues;

· Ability to work under pressure.

Desirable Qualification:

· Knowledge of reforms in education in the Host Authority as well as reform experiences at the international level;

· Basic knowledge of Information Technology (IT) and data analysis

Additional Information:

· The incumbent will be required to travel extensively in the Agency’s areas of operation.

· Possession of a valid driving license is required.

Equivalency|:

When the minimum requirements are not fully met, Field Director for Field Area staff and Director of Human Resources for Headquarters Area staff, in consultation with the concerned supervisor 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.

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How to Apply

Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing anUNRWA 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.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staffs 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 staffs 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.

HOW TO APPLY:

How to Apply

Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing anUNRWA 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.