Deputy Principal Training Centre And Chief Vocational Training Instructor

  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 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 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 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. Deputy Principal Training Centre and Chief Vocational Training Instructor   Location Siblin Training Centre Type of Appointment Fixed Term – Three Years Deadline for Application 24 March 2014 Vacancy Announcement Number 14/2014 Grade 15 Department/Division Education Department   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:   (A)     Supervises the vocational training programme including: i)    Supervising and providing guidance to all Senior Vocational Training Instructors, Technical Instructors, Academic Instructors and Trade Instructors in achieving the programme objectives; ii)     Preparing and ensuring the implementation of the weekly time-table; iii)   Coordinating the preparation, implementation, follow up and evaluation of the biennial work plans; iv)    Supervising and developing the instructional staff teaching competency through the use of integrated supervisory tools including classroom/workshop visits, seminars, action research; v)     Planning and assisting in the implementation of suitable in-service training programmes based on the needs of the instructional staff; vi)    Preparing and reviewing the staffing table of the centre; vii)  Ensuring that orders of training supplies are submitted in accordance with established procedures; viii) Ensuring that equipment and other training facilities are properly maintained and safe-guarded. (B)     Assists Principal Training Centre in managing, supervising and coordinating the activities of the centre; (C)     Attends to student’s progress including: i)      Reviewing the progress reports and marks of trainees and advising on any necessary educational and/or disciplinary measures to be taken as appropriate; ii)     Applying the TC’s rules and regulations to academic and administrative problems; iii)   Discussing student's problems with concerned staff, and identifying appropriate courses of action; counseling with students on related matters; (D)     Supervises on-the-job training for VTC trainees; (E)     Liaises with government and private institutions providing similar training; (F)      Acts for the Principal during his/her absence; (G)     Performs such other duties as may be assigned.   PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)   Academic and Professional i)      Advanced university degree in one of the subjects taught at the centre or in education or psychology; ii)     A certificate or diploma showing completion of a course of at least one year duration in education or education psychology or instructor training.   (B)   Experience i)      At least three years’ experience in an administrative/supervisory capacity in a vocational educational institution; ii)     At least two years experience in teaching or instructing in subjects relevant to those taught at the Training Centre.                   (C)   Language        Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic and English.   (D)   Competencies i)      Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in team working environment; ii)     Ability to exercise communication skills both verbal and written; iii)   Ability to work under pressure and meet target deadlines; iv)    Good skills in problem solving and decision making; v)     Competence in preparing syllabi and curricula enrichment; vi)    Competence in conducting research, market surveys and using MS-Word; vii)  Proven skills in management and leadership.   DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. degree in education or education administration or psychology or in one of the subjects taught at the centre.   ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Possession of a valid driving license.   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: Monthly basic salary L.L. 2,323,068.- PLUS 17.02% SOA (Special Occupational Allowance) Contract Duration: Fixed term –Three years Holidays: 30 days annual leave 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. If the post is a project funded post (this will be indicated in the vacancy), an internal candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will not retain his/her current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable Area Staff Rules. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.   TECHNICAL & PRACTICAL TESTS REQUIRED Short-listed candidates will sit for two tests: Computer based technical test (100%). Computer test (Pass/Fail), which includes (Intermediate Level: MS Word 2003, MS Excel 2003, MS Power Point 2003).   The top 5 scoring candidates in the computer based 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. 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.