Technical Instructor (Architecture)

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 4.6 millionPalestinerefugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank,Jordan,Lebanon, and theSyrianArabRepublic. The Agency is committed to assistingPalestinerefugees 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 by far the largest UN operation in theMiddle Eastwith 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 (Architecture)   Location Siblin Training Centre Type of Appointment Fixed Term – Three Years (2 posts) Deadline for Application 26 January 2015 Vacancy Announcement Number 02/2015 Grade 10-12 Department/Division Education Department   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent: (A)    Organizes and develops the subject of specialization; (B)    Ensures the proper implementation of the subject syllabus and the evaluation of its effectiveness under the direction of the supervisors concerned; (C)    Coordinates the teaching of the subject with subjects taught by other Instructors; (D)   Maintains records and controls different supplies of the section and  ensures proper utilization of the facilities and equipment; (E)    Participates in co-curricular activities in the Centre and in different summer courses when required; (F)    Participates with other staff members in maintaining order and discipline in the Center; (G)   Performs such other duties as may be assigned.   PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)   Academic and Professional i)    Technical Instructor "C" Grade 10               A university degree in an approved course of study with major specialization in the field of subject taught. The staff member is subject to termination from the Agency’s service after three years from E.O.D if s/he fails to produce an evidence of having completed a training course of one year duration, qualifying him/her for Technical Instructor “B”.   ii)   Technical Instructor "B" Grade 11 (a)    A university degree in an approved course of study with major specialization in the field of subject taught plus successful completion of a special professional teacher in-service training course of at least one year duration OR (b)    Advanced university degree in a subject relevant to his/her field of specialization or in education or psychology OR (c)    A university degree requiring at least five years of study with major specialization in the field of subject taught. The staff member is subject to termination from the Agency’s service after three years from E.O.D if s/he fails to    produce an evidence of having completed a training course of one year duration, qualifying him/her for Technical Instructor “A”.   iii) Technical Instructor "A" Grade 12 (a)    A university degree of four or five years of study with major specialization in the field of subject taught plus successful completion of a special professional teacher in-service training course of at least one year duration OR (b)    Advanced university degree in a subject relevant to his/her field of specialization or in education or psychology.       (B)   Experience i)    Technical Instructor "C" Grade 10               No experience.   ii)   Technical Instructor "B" Grade 11 (a)    Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor “C” for holders of university degrees of four years duration; (b)    No experience is required for Advanced degree holders; (c)    No experience is required for holders of university degrees of five years duration.   iii) Technical Instructor "A" Grade 12 (a)    Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor "B" for holders of relevant first university degrees OR (b)    Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor "B" or "C" for holders of relevant advanced university degrees.   (C)   Language        Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.   (D)   Competencies i)    Ability to take initiative and maintain cordial relationship with all concerned; ii)   Ability to conduct and coordinate training events and develop the related curricula; iii)  Strong communication skills.   DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. in the field of subject taught or in education or psychology.   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: Monthly basic salary Grade 10: L.L. 1,724,195 - Grade 11: L.L. 1,796,839 - Grade 12: L.L. 1,936,660. Contract Duration: Fixed term –Three years  - To fill two vacant posts at Siblin Training Centre -   Holidays: 30 days annual leave (School Vacations) Dependency allowance: Dependent spouse: L.L 60,000 per month     Dependent child: L.L 33,000 per month Pension:  Provident Fund contribution   EQUIVALENCY Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.   RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Recruitment process is based on the Agency’s strategy to obtain the best qualified and suitable employees through a competitive recruitment process. After the deadline for receiving applications, all applications will be reviewed by the Human Resources Office and the Hiring Department.  Only Short-listed candidates who fully meet the required criteria shall be contacted and undergo technical/practical tests and the candidates with the highest passing scores will then be invited to interview (see “Technical and Practical Tests Required” below). The final recommendation for selection is based on the test results, interview assessment, Agency priorities and needs and the candidates’ profiles. For all posts, the weight allocated for the technical/practical tests (listed below) is 60% and for the interview is 40%.  ملاحظة: سيتم الاتصال فقط بالمتقدمين الذين يستوفون الشروط المطلوبة للوظيفة..   GENERAL INFORMATION UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications equally from men and women. It is Agency Policy to give full consideration to qualified disabled candidates whose disability does not impact their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the post.   Referring to PD A/2/REV.4 – 3.1.2. para. (b), which states that staff members, with indefinite appointment who are applying for this post, may return to their original posts, or to similar posts, if those posts will exist and are vacant. This reassignment shall be made at the staff members’ former grade level. However, the step level will be adjusted to account for the number of years in the fixed-term post. Otherwise, their status will be governed by the relevant provisions of Personnel Directive A/9 on Redundancy.   As a member of the United Nations system, UNRWA maintains a close relatives’ policy.  In this regard, if a candidate has a close relative (mother, father, brother, sister, son or daughter) who is already employed by the Agency, he/she can only be employed if the Agency is unable to find another suitable candidate.     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 working environment. 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 كافة أشكال النزاعات.  المتوقع من موظفي الأونروا أن يقوموا بدعم هذه القيم في كافة الأوقات، سواء في أماكن العمل أم خارجه. إن أولئك الأشخاص الذين يتمتعون بالالتزام الكامل وغير المشروط بهذه القيم هم فقط الذين ينبغي أن يتقدموا بطلباتهم للعمل لدى الأونروا. الأنروا هي بيئه عمل لا يسمح فيها بالتدخين.   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. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.   As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.   TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED Short-listed candidates will sit for two tests: Written technical test (100%) Computer test (Pass/Fail), which includes (Basic level: MS Power Point, Internet and AutoCAD 12)   The top 10 scoring candidates in the written technical test given that (i) none have scored less than 50%, and (ii) none have failed the computer test, will be invited for an interview.    HOW TO APPLY If you have 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.org by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form; it is the responsibility of the candidates (internal and external) to make sure that their Personal History Form is duly completed with the needed information before they apply as amendments to the Form will not be accepted after the deadline of the vacancy announcement. Only applications received through this website will be considered and the system will not allow applications after the deadline. 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 –“سيتم الإتصال فقط بالأشخاص الذين تنطبق عليهم متطلبات الوظيفة”. 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. For any queries please send an email to: recruitmentquestions@unrwa.org. Please apply as requested above, do not send your CV To this email address, all cvs sent to this email address will be automatically ignored. يرجى تقديم الطلبات حسب التعليمات اعلاها وعدم ارسال السيرة الذاتية الى هذا البريد الالكتروني, سيتم تجاهل السير الذاتية التي ترسل الى هذا العنوان تلقائيا. or contact the recruitment unit on 009611840490.       Date of issue: 06 January 2015