Org. Setting and Reporting
The incumbent of this post in Syria Field Office reports to the Deputy Director of UNRWA Affairs/Programms administratively (and to the Chief Technical & Vocational Education & Training Division technically). He/she supervises all Training Centre’s staff in the respective Training Centre.
Responsibilities
1- Ensures that administrative functions of the Training Centre are properly implemented, especially in relation to the centre’s financial, supply and transport operations, boarding and feeding operations, and maintenance and security of the Training Centres’ premises, furniture, machinery and equipment; 2- Supervises the implementation of administrative aspects of the training programmes at the Training Centre in accordance with the prescribed curricula/syllabi and timetable; participates in the design and evaluation of programmes and syllabi; advises on programme implementation and development, and recommends new programmes and courses based on established needs; 3- Represents the Training Centre in conferences, workshops and related educational activities with Ministries, NGOs and other relevant organizations; maintains contacts with employers and enhances the relations with the labor market to ensure the visibility of the training activities in the Training Centre; coordinates with Education Officials of host countries on matters of mutual interest; submits regular reports, as required, on the operation of the Training Centre; receives guests, visitors and hosts activities at the Training Centre; 4- Maintains discipline and morale among the trainees and ensures their general health and welfare while in attendance at the Training Centre and the provision of co-curricular recreational and social activities for trainees. 5- Participates in and supervises the preparation of the Biennium Budget of the Training Centre; attends budget reviews, supervises expenditure and control over budget, and prepares project proposals for securing funds; 6- Supervises and/or participates in the nomination and enrollment of new trainees, and ensures that the Registrar’s functions are properly conducted; supervises and controls residential sections (boarding trainees) in the Training Centre; 7- Supervises the relevant project proposals, feasibility studies, tracing studies and market surveys prepared and conducted by the technical staff at the training centre for purpose of introducing, developing and updating specializations; 8- Participates in the design of new training spaces, recommends modifications and improvements to existing premises and facilities; ensures the optimum utilization of the Training Centre’s premises, and supervises the administrative aspects of the short term courses conducted during and after duty hours in coordination with technical staff at the Training Centre; 9- Supervises and/or participates in the recruitment of staff and performance appraisal of instructional and administrative staff of the Training Centre; screens out competition files, prepares short lists of candidates and attends selection panels as a member; ensures proper and professional conduct of staff; 10- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Competencies
UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. – Functional: 1-Relating and Networking. 2-Coping with Pressure and Setbacks. 3-Deciding and Initiating Action. 4-Entrepreneurial Thinking. – Leadership (as applicable): Managing Complexity and Change.
Education
Advanced university degree in educational administration or in one of the subjects taught at the Centre. A Ph.D. in education or related subject in Jordan and West Bank is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
Not available.
Work Experience
1- At least four years’ experience in an administrative/supervisory capacity in an educational institution and 2- At least three years’ experience in teaching or instructing in subjects relevant to those taught at the Training Centre is required.
Languages
Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic and English.
Assessment
Assessment: Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
* Conditions of service: Contract Status: – Fixed term Appointment for 3 years; including 1 year of probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need. – Monthly basic salary: 972.20 USD – Grade: 17 Other benefits include: • Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency). • Senior Professional Officer Allowance (SPOA). • Dependency allowances (if applicable). • 30 days of annual leave in addition to maternity, paternity and sick leaves. – Candidates who are invited to a written test should submit their academic qualifications, employment certificates and other required documents, either before the date of the test, or on the day of the test. Failure to do so may entail disqualification from the recruitment process. – على المتقدمين المدعوين للامتحان إحضار شهاداتهم الأكاديمية وشهادات الخبرة وأي مستندات أخرى مطلوبة إما قبل تاريخ الامتحان أو يوم الامتحان حيث يؤدي الفشل في تحقيق ذلك إلى الاستبعاد من التقدم للامتحان – Candidates should also submit a statement of non-employment (3 copies) given that governmental, or joint sector employees cannot be appointed to UNRWA posts even if they have leave without pay permit. – إبراز وثيقة غير موظف عدد 3 فلا يحق لموظفي القطاع العام أو المشترك التعيين ضمن شواغر الأونروا حتى وان كان ضمن اجازة بلا أجر. – Candidates who succeed in the recruitment process and receive an offer of appointment to the respective post must submit a notification issued by GAPAR to the effect that they have reported to GAPAR and have filled the required forms for obtaining approval of competent government authorities. – على المتقدمين الناجحين في عملية التوظيف والحاصلين على عرض عمل على أساس الوظيفة المعلنة أعلاه إبراز إشعار صادر عن الهيئة العامة للاجئين الفلسطينيين العرب إلى مكتب الموارد البشرية في الأونروا يفيد أنه قد قام بتعبئة جميع الاستمارات المطلوبة للحصول على موافقة السلطات الحكومية المختصة إضافة إلى الوثاىق التالية: – They should also submit the following: • Statement of non-conviction (3 copies). وثيقة غير محكوم عدد 3 • Copy of personal ID. نسخة عن الهوبة * Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. * General information: 1. This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates only. Daily paid workers holding a daily paid contract may be considered as internal candidates. As an Area post, only candidates who reside in Syria at the time of applications are eligible to apply. The Agency does not assume responsibilities nor support the issuance of work permits for those who has no legal documents to live in Syria, job opening applies only to potential candidates residing within the field of the post, residing within commuting distance of the duty station of the post. 2. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. 3. 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 women; 4. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post; 5. 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; 6. 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. 7. Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework. 11. 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; 12. Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you have written in your Personal History Form are accurate and active. Your status in relation to the vacancy will be communicated to you only via the email listed on your Personal History Form; 13. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities; 14. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply; 15. For more information please visit the website, http//: inspira.un.org.
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. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA) DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR REQUEST MONEY FROM CANDIDATES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING, ONBOARDING). UNRWA DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.