Deputy School Principal-Area Office Hebron (FOR INTERNAL STAFF ONLY)

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UNITED NATIONS RELIEF & WORKS AGENCY

FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST

WEST BANK VACANCY NOTICE VN/WB/082/2017/I

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 30 October 2017

FOR INTERNAL STAFF ONLY

Candidates Who Were Interviewed in the First Round (In July 2017) Under The Vacancy Notice

(VN/WB/052/2016) Need Not To Apply Again

POSITION TITLE

Deputy School Principal

Grade

13

DUTY STATION

Area Office Hebron

DEPARTMENT / DIVISION

Education Department

1. ••PLACE IN THE ORGANIZATION

The incumbent is responsible to the Chief Field Education Programme through the School Principal and Area Education Officer.

2.•• RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

In accordance with established policy and procedures, the incumbent:

•     •••••Assists with the delivery of quality basic education services to refugee students enrolled within the school so that the academic potential of each child is realized and overall school academic achievement level is improved; develops and maintains a safe and stimulating learning environment within the school through the ongoing development of respect, discipline and morale among staff, students and parents;

••••• Monitors and evaluates students' progress, specifically:

(i)               Reviews and verifies the progress reports and achievement levels of students and advises on any necessary education and /or other corrective measures to be taken;

(ii)              Acts as a focal point for the co-ordination of support services (remedial teaching, psycho-social counseling, medical referral and special needs) and as a liaison between students, teaching staff and parents to effectively address issues identified;•

•     Oversees the implementation of management action to improve under-performing teachers including:

(i)               Supervises the preparation of the training needs assessment at school level, provides input to department planning and coordinates the participation of teachers on approved programmes in accordance with prioritized needs;

(ii)             •Supervises and validates teacher classroom performance and provides feedback to the teacher including assessment of the impact of training provided.

(iii)            Recommends to the school principal when the teacher has successfully completed all necessary• improvement actions;

•     Develops and maintain• positive and supportive relationships with the school council, students parliament, parents, community leaders, NGOs and other relevant organizations through effective communication and action, as appropriate; facilitates visits of guests and persons concerned to the school as required;

•     Ensures the effective and efficient administration of the staff, students and premises, equipment and supplies in his/her care and custody in accordance with UNRWA guidelines;

•     Acts for the School Principal in his/her absence;

•     Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

3.    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Academic and professional qualifications:

•     A university degree in a subject taught in an UNRWA school.

•     At least one year Teacher Training Certificate.

Experience:

At least six years satisfactory teaching experience in an UNRWA school..

Languages:

•     Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic.

•     Good command of spoken and written English.

Competencies:

•     Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in team working environment.

•     Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.

•     Ability to work under pressure and meet target deadlines.

•     Problem solving and decision making skills.

•     Proficiency in the standard PC applications used by the Agency.

4.•• DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

•     Advanced degree in a related subject.

•     Possession of a valid driving license.

5.      EQUIVALENCY:

Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered, should less than two qualified candidates are found.

5.• HOW TO APPLY

•    Applicants are required to create a profile and complete UN Personal History form (P11) at http://jobs.unrwa.org. Please note that only applications received through this site will be considered.• Deadline for submitting applications is •30 October •2017. No applications will be considered beyond this date.

•     للبدء بعملية التقدم للوظيفة يطلب من المتقدمين التسجيل عبر الموقع الإلكتروني المذكور أعلاه، و ذلك لإنشاء حساب شخصي مستخدماً الرابط Register as a new user" " والذي ينقلك إلى شاشة أخرى تقوم خلالها بالخطوات التالية:

1- إدخال بريدك الإلكتروني، الاسم الأول، اسم العائلة، كلمة السر و من ثم التأكيد على كلمة السر.•

2- الضغط على زر"Register" لينقلك إلى شاشة جديدة تتضمن طلب التوظيف الخاص بالأنروا.

3- يقوم المتقدم بتعبئة كامل الحقول كما هو مطلوب و في الأمكنة المخصصة لها.

4- الذهاب إلى الرابط الوظائف المحلية"Local vacancies" ، قم باختيار اسم الإقليم• "West Bank" ثم اسم الوظيفة و من ثم الضغط على كلمة" "Apply.

5- عند الانتهاء من تقديم الطلب و الضغط على•• "Submit Application" ، تأكد من أنك تقدمت للوظيفة المطلوبة.

6- فور انتهائك من تقديم الطلب وفق الإجراءات المنصوص عليها ، يقوم البرنامج بشكل آلي بإرسال رسالة الكترونية إلى بريدك الإلكتروني و يعطي رقم رمزي ، عليك طباعة الرسالة و الاحتفاظ بها للمراجعة عند الحاجة.••••

•    Appointment to this post is subject to probationary period of one year. Upon satisfactory completion of this period and the continued need of the post, appointment will be confirmed.

•    With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency's roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.

•    UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer.

•    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 working environment.

• REMUNERATIONS••••

•GRADE•••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••: 13••••••••••••••••••••

•MONTHLY BASE SALARY••••••• : 928.08. + Other fringe benefits include provident fund & health insurance.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

•DEPENDENCY• ALLOWANCE•• : Payable to spouse and up to seven children

•DATE FOR ENTRY ON DUTY••• : As soon as possible

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 candidates.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc).• The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.

UNRWA – WEST BANK FIELD OFFICE• /• PERSONNEL DIVISION JERUSALEM – SHEIKH JARRAH / P.O.

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