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:
School Principal for All Areas
(For Internal Candidates Only- to establish a roster)
Vacancy Announcement NumberJF/19/2018
Contract Status Fixed Term Appointment
Contract Duration 3 years including 1 year of probation
Grade 15
Benefits
Monthly Salary JD 927.300 fils. Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency).
Department Education
Duty Station All Areas
Issue Date 17 September 2018
Deadline for Applications 30 September 2018
Place in the Organisation
The incumbent is responsible to the Deputy or Chief Education Programme, through the Area Education Officer on technical issues and to the Chief Area Office through the Area Education Officer on administrative issues. S/he is responsible for equitable, inclusive quality education, safe and effective learning environment in schools through the management of all staff assigned to his/her school, monitoring and supporting their professional development with the support of Education Specialist and in cooperation with the Deputy School Principal, the local community and other stakeholders.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
· Leads, in cooperation with all professional support cadres, ongoing and relevant professional development for all staff:
· Evaluates the training needs of school staff in line with the School Development Plan and Agency and Field education focus and priorities;
· Enables and supports school-based professional development, including peer support, discussions and training;
· Facilitates participation in external training as appropriate;
· Oversees and manages staff professional performance;
· Manages the delivery of quality inclusive education services to all students in the assigned school, in line with UNRWA policies and practices;
· Develops and ensures effective communication mechanisms are in place and utilized to engage parents and the wider community in the provision and monitoring of quality inclusive education for all students;
· Leads on overall installation management, including pupil registration, record keeping and EMIS data entry; ensures appropriate school budgeting, financial management, and resource utilization in line with UNRWA approved policies, processes, and procedures;
· Develops and maintains an inclusive, safe, secure and effective learning environment;
· Ensures school ethos and practices of monitoring and evaluation and formative and summative assessment of all pupils to facilitate inclusive quality education and maximize the potential of all students;
· Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
· A university degree from a college or university in an appropriate school related subject plus at least one year of professional teacher training; or
· A university degree from a college or university in an appropriate school related subject plus a higher diploma or advanced degree in education.
· At least seven years satisfactory teaching experience.
· Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic;
· Good command of spoken and written English;
Competencies
· Knowledge of UN values, UNRWA general and education specific rules, policies and practices;
· Commitment to and understanding of education and leadership theories and practices;
· Ability to lead and inspire a school and its community (students, staff and parents);
· 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;
· Integrity and positive attitude.
Desirable Qualifications
· Advanced degree in a related subject; professional training.
· A minimum of one year experience as Deputy School Principal.
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.
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: 17 September 2018
الاعلان الثاني
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
UNRWA
UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.7 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic. UNRWA is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 29,000 staff. Most of these staff is refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities - as teachers, doctors, nurse or social workers. UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:
Deputy School Principal for All Areas
(For internal candidates only – to establish a roster)
Vacancy Announcement NumberJF/20/2018
Contract Status Fixed Term Appointment
Contract Duration 3 years including 1 year of probation
Grade 13
Benefits
Monthly Salary JD 773.500 fils. Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency).
Department Education
Duty Station All Areas
Issue Date 17 September 2018
Deadline for Applications 30 September 2018
Place in the Organisation
The incumbent is responsible to the School Principal. S/he assists the School Principal in ensuring equitable, inclusive quality education, safe and effective learning environment in schools.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent supports the School Principal with regard to day to day management and longer-term school leadership and management, particularly with regard to the following areas:
· Ensures and supports the delivery of quality inclusive education services to all students in the assigned school, in line with UNRWA policies and practices;
· Provides ongoing and relevant professional development for all staff in cooperation with all professional support cadres through:
· Evaluating the training needs of school staff in line with the School Development Plan and Agency and Field education focus and priorities;
· Enabling and supporting school-based professional development, including peer support, discussions and training;
· Facilitating participation in external training as appropriate;
· Overseeing and managing staff professional performance;
· Contributes to the development and maintenance of an inclusive, safe, secure and effective learning environment;
· Implements school ethos and practices of monitoring and evaluation and formative and summative assessment of all pupils to facilitate inclusive quality education and maximize the potential of all students;
· Assists the School Principal in overall installation management, including pupil registration, record keeping and EMIS data entry; ensures appropriate school budgeting, financial management, and resource utilization in line with UNRWA approved policies, processes, and procedures;
· Implements effective communication mechanisms to engage parents and the wider community in the provision and monitoring of quality inclusive education for all students;
· Acts for the School Principal in his/her absence and performs such other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
· A university degree in education or an appropriate school related subject;
· At least one year Teacher Training Certification.
· At least six years satisfactory teaching experience.
· Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic;
· Good command of spoken and written English.
Competencies
· Knowledge of UN values, UNRWA general and education specific rules, policies and practices;
· Commitment to and understanding of education and leadership theories and practices;
· Ability to work effectively to support the School Principal in leading and inspiring a school and its community (students, staff and parents);
· 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;
· Integrity and positive attitude.
Desirable Qualifications
Advanced degree in a related subject; professional training.
Additional Information
The incumbent may be required to work beyond the regular working hours
Equivalency:
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the concerned 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.
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.
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 is 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 staffs 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 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.
Issue Date: 17 September 2018