School Counselor -Guidance & Support 10-

Org. Setting and Reporting

The incumbent reports administratively to the Area Education Officer and technically to the Education Specialist (Guidance and Counseling).

Responsibilities

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

•In co-ordination with the Education Specialist (Guidance & Counseling), co-ordinates all aspects of the Guidance & Counseling activities in the schools to which assigned including, planning, implementing, evaluating and recommending annual plans for improvement;

•Provides guidance and support to teachers who provide guidance and counselling in assessing pupil’s problems by using different techniques such as observation, interviews, academic achievement, action research projects, case studies, questionnaires, group and individual tests, proposes action plan to resolve them; and follows up implementation;

•Establishes a data base for the schools to which assigned, analyses data to identify common patterns of relationships that cause problems and the suitable guidance and counseling intervention approach that may be applied;

•In co-ordination with the Education Specialist (Guidance & Counseling) and/or with the concerned Education Head Unit(s), arranges for guidance and counselling training for teachers who provide guidance and counselling;

•Assists in designing and using group and individual intervention techniques that may create a learning environment to enhance achievement and develop positive pupils’ behavior;

•Provides individual guidance & counseling services to pupils whose problems are complicated on referral basis from schools;

•Co-ordinates with the concerned other Department staff in providing a referral system for expanded services beyond the area of education counseling;

•Prepares monthly reports on the guidance and counselling activities in his/her designated schools, with achievement, challenges and plans; prepares other ad-hoc reports as required;

•Performs such other duties as may be assigned;

Competencies

•Professional competencies related to the responsibilities as mentioned above, including research techniques and use of statistical analysis and ability to plan, implement and evaluate school Guidance and Counseling activities;
•Knowledge of UN values, UNRWA general and education specific rules, policies and practices;
•Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
•Ability to work under pressure and meet target deadlines;
•Ability to work as a team member;
•Problem solving and critical thinking skills;
•A good knowledge of the standard PC applications used by the Agency;
•Integrity and positive attitude for establishing and maintaining positive and proactive relationships with all relevant stakeholders.

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Education

Academic and professional qualifications

A.1 School Counsellor (Guidance & Support) -grade 10
•University degree in a subject related to school education programme and a one year in-service training course in Guidance and Counseling or similar

OR university degree in Guidance and Counseling or similar with a minor in psychology or educational psychology with a minor in Guidance & Counseling or similar

•Successful completion of a teacher training course of at least one-year duration;

•Five years’ experience of teaching and/or counselling;

A.2 School Counsellor (Guidance & Support) -grade 11
School Counselor (Guidance & Support) must have, to progress to grade 11, in addition
to qualification under para A.1 above:

i. Completion of ten years of experience at grade 10 as a School Counselor (Guidance & Support) and/ or a teacher with a satisfactory performance, of at least for the last five years;

ii. Completion of the training course of “UNRWA Education inclusive package”.

Work Experience

For grade 10:
•Successful completion of a teacher training course of at least one - year duration.

•Five years’ experience of teaching and/or counselling.

For grade 11 :
•Completion of ten years of experience at grade 10 as a School Counselor (Guidance & Support) OR completion of ten years of relevant experience composed of: at least five years or more of experience at grade 10 as a School Counselor in addition to experience as a teacher grade 10; in all cases with a satisfactory performance over at least the last five years.

•Completion of the training course of “UNRWA Education inclusive package,for grade 11

Languages

Good command of spoken and written Arabic; good knowledge of English.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Contract Status:

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

Benefits:
-Grade 10-11, Monthly Salary JD 668.300 to 710.100 . Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency), medical insurance. Dependency benefits are subject to eligibility.

Department/Office: Education .

Duty Station : All Areas.

Additional Information:

Ready to work in flexible duty hours scheme to cover both morning and afternoon shifts.

Desirable Qualification:
Advanced degree in psychological and educational counselling or educational psychology

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.
• Only candidates residing in Jordan with authorization to work in that duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply.

The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in the duty station, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded since the agency will not provide coverage for relocation costs.

Since this vacancy is an Area staff post, the Agency will not provide coverage for relocation costs.

EQUIVALENCY:
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Field 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.


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 or to change the contract Modality.
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.

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations
UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List.
UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

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