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Posting Title: Deputy Chief Field Education Programme (Administration), 18
Job Code Title: Deputy Chief Fld Edn Prog Admin
Department/Office: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
Duty Station: LEB - Other cities
Posting Period: 27 June 2022 - 07 July 2022
Job Opening Number: 22-Education-UNRWA-183797-R- (R)
Staffing Exercise N/A
The incumbent reports to the Chief, Field Education Programme (CFEP).
The incumbent supervises a large team of professional and support staff and provides strategic direction, leadership and management on all technical, managerial and programmatic matters related to the Field Education Programme.
Advises and assists the Chief, Field Education Programme in the planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of all administrative matters related to the implementation of Education Programme.
Supervises the administrative aspects of Education Programme in the Field Office ensuring coordination of personnel, finance, procurement, logistics and construction projects in line with UNRWA policies, rules, and regulations.
Supervises the preparation of the biennium budget of the Field Education Programme, and supervises effectively school expenditures from students' contributions and school revenues in line with relevant Education Technical Instructions (ETIS);
Supervises and/or participates in the recruitment of administrative staff and performance appraisal within the Education Programme in the Field Office and evaluates the efficiency of staff performance.
Supports the supervisor in monitoring and reporting of Field Education Programme activities related to administrative issues;
Advises and supports CFEP in overseeing the implementation of Education Programme including supervision of the Technical Support Unit, and/or Technical Vocational Education and Training (as applicable);
Contributes to the liaison with government, local authorities and UN/NGOs to ensure their cooperation’s and support in the operation of the Education Programme.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Leading and Supervising
Persuading and Influencing
Planning and Organizing
Analyzing
Managing Complexity and Change
Creating and Maintaining Impact and Partnership
Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in education in subjects taught at UNRWA/VTCs, Business Administration, education management or teaching methodologies. (Bachelor's degree holders with 10 years of relevant experience may be considered).
Required to have at least eight years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience in education support services function. (Bachelor's degree holders with 10 years of relevant experience may be considered)
Required to have at least four years should have been at a senior supervisory level.
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Please make sure that your application is filled properly, correctly, and completely; any missing or incomplete information may lead to the rejection of the application by the system.If the recruitment process generates a large number of applicants who pass the test, the Agency may interview only the top passing applicants to ensure sufficient number of candidates to be listed on a recommended list or an employment roster based on the Agency’s needs. This is intended to ensure efficiency and timeliness of the recruitment process.
Type of Contract: Fixed Term AppointmentDuration of Contract: 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in Lebanon, 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 Lebanon, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded.
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, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed professionals wishing to make a change.
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.
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.
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.
Desirable qualification: PHD degree in education leadership and management or teaching methodologies.
Conditions of service:Monthly basic salary USD 1,833.40 + SOA 38.90%S of basic salary +SPLAI USD 167Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable).Candidates need to check the Junk Email as emails from INSPIRA may go to Junk; it is the candidate's responsibility to check his/her email.
Additional information: N/A
The vacancy will be shown on INSPIRA after 24 hours from the posting date. Sending CVs by email are not acceptable and they will be automatically ignored.
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.
In line with this mission, the Agency works towards five strategic outcomes: (a) Palestine refugee rights under international law are protected and promoted; (b) Palestine refugee health is protect and disease burden is reduced; (c) school – age children complete quality, equitable and inclusive basic education; (d) Palestine refugee capabilities are strengthened for increased livelihood opportunities; and (e) Palestine refugees are able to meet their basic human needs of food, shelter and environmental health.
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.UNRWA is a United Nations agency whose staff are therefore expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and 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.UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.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.For queries and questions please contact recruitmentquestions@unrwa.org (no CVs are to be sent to this email).
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