Technical Instructor - E-Business, Gaza Field Office

Contract

This is a RLG-12 contract. This kind of contract is known as Relocation Grant. More about RLG-12 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting The incumbent is responsible to the Deputy Principal Training Centre and Chief Vocational Training Instructor or Deputy Principal Training Centre – Semi Professional through the appropriate Senior Vocational Training Instructor (E-Business).

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;
• Maintains 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.

  Competencies - 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.

  Education 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”.

Technical Instructor "B" Grade 11 - 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 - 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. 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”.

Technical Instructor "A" Grade 12 - 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 - Advanced university degree in a subject relevant to his/her field of specialization or in education or psychology.

Work Experience Technical Instructor "C" Grade 10 - No experience.

Technical Instructor "B" Grade 11 - Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor “C” for holders of university degrees of four years duration; - No experience is required for Advanced degree holders; - No experience is required for holders of university degrees of five years duration.

Technical Instructor "A" Grade 12 - Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor "B" for holders of relevant first university degrees OR - Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor "B" or "C" for holders of relevant Advanced university degrees.

Languages Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice Conditions of service: - Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary (Grade10 $1,050.20, Grade11 $1,164.30, Grade12 $1,259.40); and monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25. - Contract Duration: Three years including 1 year probation period. - Leave: 36 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with six-day working week. 30 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with five-day working week. - Pension: Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency) - Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.

Desirable Qualifications: - Ph.D. in the field of subject taught or in education or psychology.

Equivalency: When the minimum requirements are not fully met, Field Director for Field Area staff and Director of Human Resources for Headquarters Area staff, in consultation with the concerned supervisor may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination

General Information: This vacancy notice is open to internal an external candidates only. As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description. On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self-attestation, confirming that they have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

N.B: The incumbents might be asked –when there is a need- to work on a part-time basis (not less than 50% of normal working hours).

United Nations Considerations Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.

At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.

UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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