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Professional Development Curriculum Coordinator –(Science)

Amman

  • Organization: UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees
  • Location: Amman
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Education, Learning and Training
    • Scientist and Researcher
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

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:

Professional Development Curriculum Coordinator –(Science)

Vacancy Announcement Number

JF/117/2017

Contract Status••••••••

Fixed Term Appointment

Contract Duration •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

3 years including 1 year of probation

Grade•••••••••

15

Benefits

Monthly Salary JD 927.300 fils. Plus SOA 0.15% of the basis salary. Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency) and medical insurance. Dependency benefits are subject to eligibility.

Department ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Education Department

Duty Station••••••••••••

EDC

Issue Date••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

15 November 2017

Deadline for Applications•••••••

28 November 2017

Place in the Organisation

The incumbent of this post reports directly to the Head, Professional Development and Curriculum Unit. S/he is responsible for the professional development and curriculum activities of schools on a regular basis.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

•      Assists in promoting, establishing, and supporting the implementation of professional development programmes in order to disseminate best practices;

•      Contributes to the development, implementation and assessment of curriculum enrichment, and cross cutting curriculum issues including inclusive education, human rights, child wellbeing and gender;

•      Coordinates and provides professional training and curriculum support to relevant stakeholders, develops training materials for programmes/activities by utilizing various research methods and media such as DVD, CD and internet• to effectively conduct training to develop stakeholders' skills;

•      Is responsible for monitoring and assessing the impact of professional development and activities relevant to curricula at the field level and assures that his/her work is consistent with applicable rules and regulations, policies and programmes of UNRWA;

•      Assists the supervisor in the development of the comprehensive professional development and curriculum plan for the field and provides the supervisor with feedback data from training and curricula activities in order to support the implementation of research-based theories and techniques of professional development programmes;

•      Contributes to the professional development and activities relevant to curricula and works collegially with peers to improve his/her practice;

•      Keeps up to date on knowledge and practice in the area of work including the latest research and studies on curriculum enrichment and teacher development by collaborating with local universities, community organizations and NGOs, attending their workshops, meetings and training exercises to gather ideas and develop best practices to incorporate into their training programmes/activities for UNRWA staff;

•      Assists in producing regular reports including an annual field report on professional development and curricula to improve learning;

•      Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

•         A university degree in a school related subject plus a higher diploma in education or at least one year of professional teacher training.

•         At least five years of relevant professional experience in education of which at least three years should have been in a teacher/trainer position and a minimum of two years' experience in an administrative/managerial capacity.

•         Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic;

•         Good command of spoken and written English.

Competencies

•         Ability to use various teaching and training methods;

•         Ability to work as a team member;

•         Ability to provide inspiring, motivating and strategic leadership;

•         Understanding of promoting inclusive approaches in professional development programs and curricula enrichment materials;

•         Ability to communicate effectively to diverse groups and stakeholder;

•         Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;

•         Proven research, problem solving and decision making skills in a teaching/learning context;

•         Proficiency in standard Agency computer applications;

•         Integrity and positive attitude.

•Desirable Qualifications

•         Advanced degree or diploma in education leadership and management, curricula or teaching methodologies;

•         Experience in adult training and continuing professional development;

•         In-depth knowledge and understanding of research and experience in developing, implementing and monitoring professional development programmes including School Based Professional Development approach as well as curricula reforms.

Additional Information

The incumbent may be required to work beyond the regular working hours.

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.

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 candidates only.

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.

Date of issue: 15 November 2017

This vacancy is now closed.
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