وظائف شاغرة لدى وكالة الغوث برواتب لايقل عن 770 دينار
Vacancy Announcement
Education Specialist – Science
For internal candidates only
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 women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
Place in the Organisation
The incumbent is responsible to the Deputy, Chief Field Education Programme through the Head
of the Education Development Centre or to the Area Education Officer as assigned. S/he is
responsible for the provision of technical support towards equitable inclusive quality education to
all staff assigned to him/her in the area and will monitor and support their professional
development in cooperation with the Head Teacher/School Principal to enhance inclusive
teaching and learning and promote safe and effective learning environment in schools.
Vacancy Announcement Number JF/06/2020
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 13, Monthly Salary from JD 773 & 500 Fils. Other benefits
include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by
the Agency) & medical insurance. Dependency allowance is
subject to eligibility
Department
Duty Station
Education
North Amman Area & to Establish a roster for other areas
Issue Date 20 January 2020
Deadline for Applications 02 February 2020
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Supports schools and assists teachers directly through team/model, co-teaching (plan, teach,
and evaluate a lesson with the teacher seeking assistance), and class room observation.
Provides, explains, and demonstrates instructional resources and materials, and monitors the
implementation of up-to-date equitable inclusive quality teaching methods and techniques at
all schools he/she supports;
Supports schools and teachers in continuing professional development and school-based
teacher development programs, and advises on developing and implementing
comprehensive, professional development plans that are aligned with teachers’
competencies, applying a coherent model of support, adult learning strategies and
appropriate models of technical support and research based practices;
Assists and advises the Head Teachers/School Principals in setting , implementing and
evaluating their School Development Plan, and coordinates continuing professional
development needs for all schools he/she supports to enhance school ethos and ensures that
the needs of the schools are met;
Provides support in curriculum analysis and enrichment to meet the new curricular challenges
and innovations and the different aspects of inclusive education and advises on identifying
appropriate teaching and learning tools, materials and resources to ensure that the needs of
all students, teachers and schools are met;
Works as a team member and assists on quality assurance implementation to enhance
inclusive educational services against set standards and performance indicators for improving
quality of schools;
Supports teachers and schools in assessing and analyzing students’ achievement by identifying
different strategies for all learners in order to improve the quality of teaching and learning;
Participates in preparing for interviewing and selection of candidate for teaching posts to
ensure criteria applied, and the most qualified and capable teachers are hired; assists Head
Teachers/School Principals in the performance management of teachers in relation to
technical aspects;
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A University degree from a college or university recognized by UNRWA in the subject to be
supported plus at least one year of professional teacher training; or
A University degree from a college or university recognized by UNRWA in the subject to be
supported plus a higher Diploma or advanced degree in education;
At least eight years satisfactory teaching experience in the subject to be supported.
Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic;
Good command of spoken and written English.
Competencies
Knowledge of educational theories and good practices, and teacher/ school development;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a team working
environment;
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;
Research and problem solving skills in teaching and learning context;
Integrity and positive attitude.
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
For on how to guidance prepare for competency-based interviews:
Who we are
For over 65 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has
been working on the ground in five fields of operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank
and the Gaza Strip providing direct assistance and protection for some 5 million Palestine
refugees in the Middle East. UNRWA is mandated by the UN General Assembly to provide this
assistance and its mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human
development until there is a just and lasting solution for their plight. UNRWA restores safety,
dignity and hope to millions who have been uprooted by conflict with services encompassing
education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement,
microfinance and emergency assistance.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
Desirable Qualification
Advanced degree in a related subject;
Possession of a valid driving license.
Additional Information.
The incumbent may be required to work beyond the regular working hours.
Other Information
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.
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.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews, please visit:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI”
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: 20 January 2019
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