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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. Teacher French   Location All Areas (Beqa’a Area – Central Lebanon Area – North Lebanon Area – Saida Area –TyreArea) Type of Appointment Employment Roster (Total of 10 persons) Deadline for Application 10 March 2015 Vacancy Announcement Number 05/2015 Grade 08 – 11 Department/Division Education Department   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent: (A)    Ensures the delivery of quality inclusive education to all students through: i)     Identifying the key concepts, content, skills and pedagogy appropriate to the delivery of curriculum subject areas taking into account needs of individual students; ii)    Using a range of appropriate learner centered instructional strategies and techniques; iii)  Enriching the host country’s curriculum where appropriate to develop the competencies of students and achieve UNRWA learning goals and values in line with UNRWA Curriculum Framework; iv)  Assessing students’ learning through the use of formative, summative and diagnostic assessment; v)   Maintaining a safe and effective learning environment in the classroom and school compound in accordance with the UNRWA school code of conduct; (B)    Participate in the school co-curricular activities/committees and maintains links with the wider education community to improve the performance and wellbeing of students including activities on key social, environmental, health issues, child rights and protection; (C)   Actively engages in school-based and other professional development including peer support, discussions and training in line with UNRWA approved policies, processes, and procedures; (D)   Contributes to the systematic collection, recording and analysis of data in line with the school and UNRWA EMIS system; (E)    Effectively communicates with parents and the school community regarding learner progress and needs; (F)    Contributes to the school policy level development, planning and evaluation working as a team member; (G)   Performs such other duties as may be assigned.   PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES (A)  Academic and Professional A.1 Teacher Basic Education – grade 08 (the first entry level) This first entry level is for partially qualified basic education teachers. i)     A university degree from a college or university in an appropriate subject;   A.2 Teacher Basic Education – grade 09 (the second entry level) This second entry level is for newly qualified basic education teachers. The minimum eligibility criteria include: i)     A university degree from a college or university in an appropriate subject; ii)   Completion of a minimum one year pre or in-service training course;   A.3 Teacher Basic Education – grade 10 This third entry level is for fully qualified basic education teachers. The minimum eligibility criteria include: i)     A university degree from a college or university in an appropriate subject; ii)   Completion of a minimum one year pre or in-service training course; iii)  5 years of teaching experience as a teacher – Grade 09;     A.4 Teacher Basic Education – grade 11 This is the highest level attainable by fully qualified basic education teachers. For teachers to move from Grade 10 to 11 the following eligibility criteria apply: i)     A university degree from a college or university in an appropriate subject; ii)   10 years of experience at grade 10; iii)  Completion of a minimum one year pre or in-service training course; iv)  Satisfactory performance in PERs for the past 5 years must be 3 or above (in the old system) or 2 or above (in the new system); v)   Successful completion of School Based Teacher Development (SBTD);   (B)  Experience B.1 Teacher Basic Education – grade 08 This first entry level is for partially qualified basic education teachers. No experience required at this entry level; Staff members appointed with qualifications as prescribed under para. A.1 are eligible for promotion to grade 09 upon obtaining a pre or in-service training course of at least one year duration.   B.2 Teacher Basic Education – grade 09 This is the second entry level for newly qualified teachers, basic education prescribed under para. A.2 above. No experience required; Eligible for in service promotion to grade 10 after five years satisfactory services as a teacher with the Agency from the date of EOD, or from the date on which s/he becomes fully qualified as a teacher, whichever is later.   B.3 Teacher Basic Education – grade 10 This is the third entry level qualified teachers, basic education prescribed under para. A.3 above. Five years teaching experience as Teacher – grade 09 Eligible for in-service promotion to grade 11 after completion of SBTD and satisfactory performance in PERs must be 3 or above (in the old system) or 2 or above (in the new system).   B.4 Teacher Basic Education – grade 11 This is the highest level attainable by fully qualified teachers, basic education. Ten years teacher experience as teacher – grade 10, completion of SBTD and satisfactory of performance in PERs for the past 5 years must be 3 or above (in the old system) or 2 or above (in the new system).   (C)  Language        Excellent command of written and spoken Arabic and good command of written and spoken French.   (D)  Competencies i)     Knowledge of UN values, UNRWA general and education specific rules, policies and practices; ii)   Appropriate knowledge and understanding of the pedagogy and subject knowledge including openness on new ways of working; iii)  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; iv)  Ability to work under pressure and meet target deadlines; v)   Ability to work as a team member; vi)  Problem solving and critical thinking skills; vii)Proficiency in the standard PC applications used by the Agency; viii)         Integrity and positive attitude for establishing and maintaining positive and proactive relationships with all relevant stakeholders.   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE Salary: Monthly basic Salary: Grade 08: L.L. 1,611,609. – Grade 09: L.L. 1,666,526. – Grade 10: L.L. 1,724.195.- – Grade 11: L.L. 1,796,839.- Contract Duration: to establish an employment roster of a total of ten persons for all Lebanon. Holidays: 30 days annual leave (School Vacation) 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. * The Agency has an active roster which is still active but is not sufficient; this caused the initiation of creation of a new roster. Please note that the previous roster (as long as it is active) will retain a higher priority on the roster that will be created as a result of this recruitment exercise.   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 (Intermediate Level: MS Power Point and Internet). The top 20 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 Palestinerefugees, 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.  Date of issue: 18 February 2015