Deadline for Applications 29 January 2020

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 of the post.

Vacancy Announcement Number: VN/WB/003/2020/I

Duty Station & Department Area: Office Jerusalem- Education

The main responsibilities include:

In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

• 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.

Conditions of service

Monthly basic salary JD928.8.

Other benefits include:

• Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency).
• Dependency allowances (if applicable).
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Compulsory medical insurance.

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education: 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.

Work experience: At least eight years satisfactory teaching experience in the subject he/she will support. Language(s): Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic. Good command of spoken and written English.

You will also need to demonstrate the following 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.

Desirable qualifications:

• 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.

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.

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Important information

1- This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates only. As an Area post, only candidates who reside in West Bank or Jerusalem at the time of applications are eligible to apply. The Agency does not assume responsibilities nor support the issuance of work permits for those who has no legal documents to live in WB/Jerusalem.

2- Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you have written in your Personal History Form are accurate and active. Your status in relation to the vacancy will be communicated to you via email listed on your Personal History Form, as we will no longer be using telephone calls.

3- It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide full, accurate and up to date information in his/her application form. Any missing and/or misleading data may lead to candidate disqualification.