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UNRWA 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.

Location Gaza Field
Type of Appointment Fixed Term
Deadline for Application 26 October 2011
Vacancy Announcement Number 01-10-2011
Grade 15
Department/Division Relief and Social Services Programme


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:
-Is responsible for overall management of the centre including guidance and supervision of staff; ensures that the administrative functions of the center are properly implemented in particular the security and proper maintenance and use of the center’s premises, equipment and supplies;
-Ensures that the approved rehabilitation programmes for the visually impaired are implemented according to the prescribed syllabus and time table; participates in the design and evaluation of programmes aimed at achieving, to the extent possible, the conformity with ordinary school curriculum and with local market demands;
-Maintains discipline and morale among the pupils and vocational trainees and ensures their general health and welfare; ensures the provision of co-curricular recreational and social activities for students and vocational trainees including summer activities;
-Develops and implements income-generation projects related to the center with the dual aim of providing employment to the visually impaired and promoting financial support;
-Manages the creation of programmes to enhance integration opportunities for the visually impaired students into ordinary school system;
-Ensures that contacts with employers for placement are maintained with the aim of creating opportunities for suitable placement of qualified visually impaired, vocational trainees and others in the local labor force;
-Promotes co-operation with relevant local and international NGOs and Ministries of the Palestinian Authority related to the visually impaired;
-Prepares and controls the budget of the center;
-Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
-A university degree in community development, social work, sociology, business administration, special education, education administration or any related field of specialization.

-Five years experience in programme development and management preferably specialized in educational and/or vocational centres, or related experience.
-Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
-Leadership and ability to organize and manage teamwork;
-Effective decision-making;
-Positive attitude and strong analytical skills;
-Effective in handling people, work relations and situations;
-Demonstrated competence in problem solving skills;
-Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain difficult issues;
-Patience, common sense and dedication to the aims and policies of the Agency and the United Nations, tact, diplomacy and strong personality.
-High degree of motivation to work with children and youth is required.
-A thorough knowledge of the social structure and culture of the Palestinian people.
-It is desirable to have post-graduate degree in community development, social work, sociology, business administration, special education, education administration or any related field; experience in using MS-Office computer applications; possession of a valid driving license.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
-Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary $1,266.50; plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 16%) and monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25.
-Contract Duration: Three years including 1 year probation period.
-Leave: 30 days annual leave
-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 ASSESSMENT METHOD
Qualified candidates will be required to undergo tests and a competency based interview. To learn more about positive and negative indicators of professional behaviours within the UN competencies, you may review the UN Competency Development – A Practical Guide


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.

 
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