Deputy Chief Field Education Programme (Technical)-Field Office Jerusalem-INTERNAL Ad.

Vacancy Announcement

Deputy Chief Field Education Programme (Technical), Grade 18

Deadline for Applications

31 March 2018

Contract Type & Duration

Fixed-term appointment of 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.

Vacancy Announcement Number

VN/WB/022/2018/I

Duty Station & Department

Field Office Jerusalem- Education

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women and welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for professionals like you.

UNRWA's human development goals

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. UNRWA has identified four human development goals as the focus of the Agency's operations in committing to fostering human development of Palestine refugees by helping them to: lead long and healthy lives, acquire knowledge and skills, achieve decent standards of living and enjoy human rights to the fullest possible extent.

How can you make a difference? 

You will be joining a team of around 5,000 staff in the West Bank Field Office working to foster the human development of some 800,000 registered Palestine refugees.••

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.

The main responsibilities include:

In accordance with 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 of strategic education units (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;

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Conditions of service•

Monthly basic salary JD1314.1 plus 50% of the basic salary as Special Occupational Allowance (SOA), plus an allowance of 1000 NIS payable in JD at UNRWA rate.

Other benefits include:

• Provident Fund contribution (7.5 % of basic salary staff member contribution, 15% of basic salary paid by the Agency)

• Dependency allowances (if applicable)

• 30 days of annual leave

• Compulsory medical insurance

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.

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

Advanced university degree in Education Management or subjects taught at UNRWA/VTCs.

Work

experience

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.

Language(s)

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

You will also need to demonstrate the following 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.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:

••••••••••• https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile are accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview can be contacted by e-mail or phone.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

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General information

This vacancy notice is open to internal 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 and commitment to human rights, diversity, and 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.

Date of issue: 12 March 2018