Trades Instructor - Barber (Men Hair Cutting) Grades 9

Contract

This is a RLG-11 contract. This kind of contract is known as Relocation Grant. More about RLG-11 contracts.

Org. Setting and Reporting - The incumbent is responsible to the assigned Deputy Principal of the Training Centre through the appropriate Senior Vocational Training Instructor (Subject).

Responsibilities - Organizes and develops the subject of specialization; - Coordinates the teaching of the subject with subjects taught by other Instructors; - Ensures the proper implementation of the subject syllabus and the evaluation of its effectiveness under the direction of the supervisors concerned; - 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 - UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity. - Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results apply by default. - Planning and Organizing. - Applying Technical Expertise. - Adapting and Responding to Change. - Following Instructions and Procedures. - Coping with Pressure and Setbacks.

Education - Trade Instructor "C" Grade 9 Successful completion of full Secondary Education, plus two years of post-secondary Technical Course in an area directly related to the trade to be taught.

The staff member is subject to termination from the Agency’s service after five years from E.O.D if s/he fails to produce evidence of having completed a professional teacher in-service training course of a two-year duration. This is a precondition for qualifying him/her for Trade Instructor “A”.

• Trade Instructor "B" Grade 10 Successful completion of full Secondary Education, plus two years of post-secondary Technical Course in an area directly related to the trade to be taught.

The staff member is subject to termination from the Agency’s service after five years from E.O.D if s/he fails to produce evidence of having completed a professional teacher in-service training course of a two-year duration. This is a precondition for qualifying him/her for Trade Instructor “A”.

• Trade Instructor "A" Grade 11 (A) Successful completion of full Secondary Education, plus two years post-secondary Technical Course in an area directly related to the trade to be taught, plus two years in-service training course, for candidates with at least six years’ experience of satisfactory service as an instructor ‘C’ and/or ‘B’ in the trade to be taught.

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(B) Successful completion of full Secondary Education, plus two years post-secondary Technical Course in an area directly related to the trade to be taught, for candidates with at least six years’ experience, including two years teaching experience plus two years’ work experience in the trade, or in a related technical function.

The staff member is subject to termination from the Agency’s service after five years from E.O.D if s/he fails to produce evidence of having completed a professional teacher in-service training course of a two-year duration.

Work Experience - Trade Instructor "C" Grade 9 - No experience. Is required.

• Trade Instructor "B" Grade 10 - At least three years’ experience of satisfactory service as an instructor ‘C’ in the trade to be taught.

OR

- At least two years teaching experience plus one-year work experience in the trade, or in a related technical function. Is required.

• Trade Instructor "A" Grade 11 - At least six years’ experience of satisfactory service as an instructor ‘C’ and/or ‘B’ in the trade to be taught, are required.

OR

- At least six years’ experience including two years teaching experience plus two years’ work experience in the trade, or in a related technical function. is required.

• A professional teacher in-service training course of two-year duration, is a precondition to qualify trade instructor “C” or “B” for Trade Instructor “A”. Is required.

  Languages - Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

  Assessment - Technical Test

  • Practical Test
  • Competency-based Interview

  Special Notice Contract Status: Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need.

Benefits: -Grade 9, Monthly Salary from JD 634.600 Fils. -Grade 10, Monthly Salary from JD 668.300 Fils. -Grade 11, Monthly Salary from JD 710.100 Fils.

Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency) & medical insurance. Dependency allowance is subject to eligibility.

Department/Office: Education Duty Station: Wadi Al Seer Training Center

Desirable Qualifications: - Provided a very good understanding of the context of Palestine refugees and UNRWA operations.

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• This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Jordan, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply.

• The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.

• Since the Vacancy is an Area Staff post, the Agency will not provide coverage for relocation costs.

• Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

• UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

• A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and that successful candidates may be appointed to the same post. In the case of multiple or recurring posts, that a roster will be created from which the candidates will be selected for appointment;

• Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate.

• For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under "Category" RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade.

• Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered.

• The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending.

• UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations.

• The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework.

• UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live.

• Applications from UNRWA staff member who had been demoted with deferred eligibility for promotion will not be considered.

• Applications from Staff members who were recipients under the Early Voluntary Retirement or Exceptional Voluntary Separation Schemes will not be considered.

• Applications from Internal candidate serving for less than one year in your current post will not be considered.

• 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 or to change the contract Modality.

• A candidate is not eligible for consideration if he or she was short-listed and found not suitable for the same post within the previous 12 months unless the post description has since been altered by 30% or more, as determined by ODCS.

  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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