Deputy Chief Field Education Programme (Administration)

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:   Advises and assists the Chief Field Education Programme in the planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of all administrative matters related to the implementation of Education Programme with a focus on the Technical and Vocational Education Training Prorgramme, providing strategic leadership and management to the vocational and employment education work. The incumbent will also work with a range of partners with regard to vocational and employment activities. Supervises the administrative aspects of Education Programme in the Field Office ensuring coordination of personnel, finance, procurement, logistics and construction projects in line with UNRWA policies, rules and regulations; Supervises the preparation of the biennium budget of the Field Education Programme and supervises effectively school expenditures from students’ contributions and school revenues in line with relevant Education Technical Instructions (ETIs); Supervises and/or participates in the recruitment of Administrative staff and performance appraisal within the Education Programme in the Field Office and evaluates the efficiency of staff performance; Supports the supervisor in monitoring and reporting of Field Education Programme activities related to administrative issues; Advises and supports CFEP  in overseeing the implementation of Education Programme including supervision of the technical support unit, and/or Technical Vocational Education and Training (as applicable); Contributes in liaising with government, local authorities and UN/NGOs to ensure their cooperation and support in the operation of the Education Programme; Performs such other duties as may be assigned.