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UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of apopulation of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining adecent 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 by far the largest UN operation in the Middle
East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers
Technical Instructor (Business & Office Practice)
Location Gaza Field
Type of Appointment fixed term
Deadline for Application 08 April 2010
Vacancy Announcement Number 16-03-2010
Grade 10-12
Department/Division Education Department GTC
JOB DESCRIPTION
The incumbent is responsible to the Deputy Principal Training Centre and Chief Vocational Training Instructor through the appropriate Senior Vocational Training Instructor
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent
Organizes and develops the subject of specialization;
Ensures the proper implementation of the subject syllabus and the evaluation of its effectiveness under the direction of the supervisors concerned;
Coordinates the teaching of the subject with subjects taught by other instructors;
records and controls different supplies of the section and ensures proper utilization of the facilities and
equipment;
Participates in co-curricular activities in the Centre and in different summer courses when required;
Participates with other staff members in maintaining order and discipline in the Center;
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Grade 10
A university degree in the subject to be taught.
No experience.
Grade 11
A university degree in the subject to be taught plus successful completion of a special professional teacher in-service training course of at least one year duration OR
Advanced university degree in a subject relevant to his/her field of specialization or in education or psychology OR
A university degree requiring at least five years of study with major specialization in the field of subject taught.
Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor "C" for a university degree of four years duration;
No experience is required for advanced degree holders;
No experience is required for holders of a university degree of five years duration
Grade 12
A university degree of four or five years of study with major specialization in the subject to be taught, plus successful completion of a special professional teacher in-service training course of at least one year duration OR
Advanced university degree in a subject relevant to his/her field of specialization or in education or psychology.
Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor "B".
Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
Ability to take initiative and maintain cordial relationship with all concerned;
Ability to conduct and coordinate training events and develop the related curricula;
Strong communication skills.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
The monthly basic salary depends on the grading level and varies on the entry on duty from $783.00 to $955.10; plus monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25.
Contract Duration: Three years including 1 year probation period.
Pension: Provident Fund contribution
Other conditions of service and benefits may apply
EQUIVALENCY
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of UNRWA Operations, Gaza, may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. The details of applying the equivalency provisions are attached to this vacancy notice.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
الأونروا هي منظمة تابعة للأمم المتحدة، وهي منظمة تفترض من موظفيها الالتزام بأعلى معايير الاستقامة والحياد والنزاهة. ويشمل ذلك احترام مبادئ حقوق الإنسان
واحترام التنوع وتبني الوسائل غير العنيفة في حل آفة أشكال النزاعات. المتوقع من موظفي الأونروا أن يقوموا بدعم هذه القيم في آفة الأوقات، سواء في أمان العمل
أم خارجه. إن أولئك الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالالتزام الكامل وغير المشروط بهذه القيم هم فقط الذين ينبغي أن يتقدموا بطلباتهم للعمل لدى الأونروا.
Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to
internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. An internal
candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will retain his/her
current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable
Area Staff Rules. With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but
are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agencys roster of pre-approved
candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position
The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without readvertising
the vacancy
HOW TO APPLY
If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution
to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal
profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website
will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions
Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the
post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The United
Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern
itself with information on bank accounts