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Teacher Chemistry (French)

LEB - Other cities

  • Organization: UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees
  • Location: LEB - Other cities
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Engineering
    • Biology and Chemistry
    • Education, Learning and Training
  • Closing Date: Closed

Org. Setting and Reporting

The incumbent of this post is reporting to the School Principal.

Responsibilities

Ensures the delivery of quality inclusive education to all students through:
Identifying the key concepts, content, skills and pedagogy appropriate to the delivery of curriculum subject areas taking into account needs of individual students;
Using a range of appropriate learner centered instructional strategies and techniques;
Enriching the host country’s curriculum where appropriate to develop the competencies of students and achieve UNRWA learning goals and values in line with UNRWA Curriculum Framework;
Assessing students’ learning through the use of formative, summative and diagnostic assessment;
Maintaining a safe and effective learning environment in the classroom and school compound in accordance with the UNRWA school code of conduct;
Participate in the school co-curricular activities/committees and maintains links with the wider education community to improve the performance and wellbeing of students including activities on key social, environmental, health issues, child rights and protection;
Actively engages in school-based and other professional development including peer support, discussions and training in line with UNRWA approved policies, processes, and procedures;
Contributes to the systematic collection, recording and analysis of data in line with the school and UNRWA EMIS system;
Effectively communicates with parents and the school community regarding learner progress and needs;
Contributes to the school policy level development, planning and evaluation working as a team member;
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Competencies

Knowledge of UN values, UNRWA general and education specific rules, policies and practices;
Appropriate knowledge and understanding of the pedagogy and subject knowledge including openness on new ways of working;
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;
Proficiency in the standard PC applications used by the Agency;
Integrity and positive attitude for establishing and maintaining positive and proactive relationships with all relevant stakeholders.

Education

Grade 8: This first entry level is for partially qualified basic education teachers.
A university degree from a college or university in an appropriate subject Chemistry (French)
(Teacher with Biochemistry specialization is eligible to teach both subjects in the basic cycle but only Biology in the secondary cycle).

Grade 9: This second entry level is for newly qualified basic education teachers. The minimum eligibility criteria include:
A university degree from a college or university in an appropriate subject Chemistry (French).
(Teacher with Biochemistry specialization is eligible to teach both subjects in the basic cycle but only Biology in the secondary cycle).
Completion of a minimum one year pre or in-service training course;

Work Experience

No experience required at this entry level;
Staff members appointed with qualifications are eligible for promotion to grade 09 upon obtaining a pre or in-service training course of at least one year duration.

Languages

Excellent command of written and spoken Arabic and good command of written and spoken French.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

Please make sure that your application is filled properly, correctly, and completely; any missing or incomplete information may lead to the rejection of the application by the system.

If the recruitment process generates a large number of applicants who pass the test, the Agency may interview only the top passing applicants to ensure sufficient number of candidates to be listed on a recommended list or an employment roster based on the Agency’s needs. This is intended to ensure efficiency and timeliness of the recruitment process.

This advertisement (ROSTER) is for planning and no immediate employment/appointment should be entertained.
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 (based on, for example, gender, 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 highly committed professionals wishing to make a change.
UNRWA’s strategic objectives: The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. In line with this mission, the Agency works towards five strategic outcomes: (a) Palestine refugee rights under international law are protected and promoted; (b) Palestine refugee health is protect and disease burden is reduced; (c) school – age children complete quality, equitable and inclusive basic education; (d) Palestine refugee capabilities are strengthened for increased livelihood opportunities; and (e) Palestine refugees are able to meet their basic human needs of food, shelter and environmental health.
UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions.
Equivalency: Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.
N.B: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.
Desirable qualification: N/A
Conditions of service: Monthly basic salary:
Grade 8: USD 1,065.20 + SPLA USD 167
Grade 9: USD 1,101.50 + SPLA USD 167

Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable).
Candidates need to check the Junk Email as emails from INSPIRA may go to Junk; it is the candidate's responsibility to check his/her email.
Additional information: N/A
General Information: This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Lebanon with authorization to work in that duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in the duty station, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.
During and after the completion of the recruitment process, candidate’s request for review of decisions must be submitted within 48 hours from the formal notification by UNRWA. Requests received after that will not be considered.
UNRWA is a United Nations agency whose staff are therefore 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.
The Agency will 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.
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.

Please find below the link to a video that guides applicants on how to apply to Job Openings that approach you for guidance:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MH-IYA6Y8kxA1fgao5qyTV8VwNajgx4u/view?usp=sharing

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.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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