Technical Instructor (Civil Engineering)

Do you have the dedication, skills, knowledge and experience to help us improve the life of Palestine refugees? The United Nations Relief and Works Agency offers challenging opportunities for professionals interested working in a results-driven and diverse environment. If you are then we
would like to hear from you.
UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees 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 the Middle East with 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.

Technical Instructor (Civil Engineering)
مدرب فني (هندسة مدنية)

Location     Gaza Field
Type of Appointment     Fixed Term
Deadline for Application    07 December 2010
Vacancy Announcement Number    04-11-2010
Grade 10-12
Department/Division Education Department (GTC)

The successful candidate of this job will be responsible for teaching the subject of specialization to vocational trainees. The incumbent is responsible to the Deputy Principal and Chief Vocational Training Instructor through the appropriate Senior Instructor.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate is responsible for :
-Organizing and developing the subject of specialization;
-Coordinating the teaching of the subject with subjects taught by other instructors;
-Ensuring the proper implementation of the subject syllabus and the evaluation of its effectiveness under the direction of the supervisors concerned;
-Maintaining records and control of different supplies of the section and for the care and proper utilization of the facilities and equipment;
-Participating in co-curricular activities in the Centre and in different summer courses when required;
-Participating with other staff members in maintaining order and discipline in the Center;
-Performing such other duties as may be assigned.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Grade 10
-A university degree in the subject to be taught (Civil Engineering).
-No experience.
Grade 11
-A university degree in the subject to be 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.
-Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor "C" for a university degree of four years duration;
-No experience is required for advanced degree holders;
-No experience is required for holders of a university degree of five years duration
Grade 12
-A university degree of four or five years of study with major specialization in the subject to be 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.
-Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor "B".
-Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
-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.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
-The monthly basic salary depends on the grading level and varies on the entry on duty from $783.00 to $955.10; plus monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25
-Contract Duration: Three years including 1 year probation period.
-Pension: Provident Fund contribution
-Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.

EQUIVALENCY
Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.

GENERAL INFORMATION
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.

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
 

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. An internal candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will retain his/her current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable Area Staff Rules. With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position.
The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without readvertising the vacancy.

HOW TO APPLY
If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website will be considered. 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. 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.