Technical Instructor - Mechanical Engineer - UNRWA
- Posting Title: Technical Instructor - Mechanical Engineer, Gaza Field Office, 12
- Job Code Title: Technical Instructor - Mechanic
- Department/Office: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
- Duty Station: West Gaza
- Posting Period: 11 January 2022 - 25 January 2022
- Job Opening Number: 22-Education-UNRWA-171846-R- (R)
- Staffing Exercise N/A
Org. Setting and Reporting
The incumbent is responsible to the Deputy Principal Training Centre and Chief Vocational Training Instructor or Deputy Principal Training Centre – Semi Professional through the appropriate Senior Vocational Training Instructor (Mechanical Engineer).
Responsibilities
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
- Organizes and develops the subject of specialization;
- Ensures the proper implementation of the subject syllabus and the evaluation of its effectiveness under the direction of the supervisors concerned;
- Coordinates the teaching of the subject with subjects taught by other Instructors;
- 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
- 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.
Education
Technical Instructor "C" Grade 10
• A university degree in an approved course of study with major specialization in the field of subject taught.
The staff member is subject to termination from the Agency’s service after three years from E.O.D if s/he fails to produce an evidence of having completed a training course of one year duration, qualifying him/her for Technical Instructor “B”.
Technical Instructor "B" Grade 11
• A university degree in an approved course of study with major specialization in the field of subject 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.
The staff member is subject to termination from the Agency’s service after three years from E.O.D if s/he fails to produce an evidence of having completed a training course of one year duration, qualifying him/her for Technical Instructor “A”.
Technical Instructor "A" Grade 12
• A university degree of four or five years of study with major specialization in the field of subject 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.
Work Experience
Technical Instructor "C" Grade 10
• No experience.
Technical Instructor "B" Grade 11
• Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor “C” for holders of university degrees of four years duration;
• No experience is required for Advanced degree holders;
• No experience is required for holders of university degrees of five years duration.
Technical Instructor "A" Grade 12
• Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor "B" for holders of relevant first university degrees OR
• Two years of satisfactory teaching experience as Technical Instructor "B" or "C" for holders of relevant Advanced university degrees.
Languages
Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Conditions of service:
- Basic Salary: Monthly basic salary (Grade10 $1,050.20, Grade11 $1,164.30, Grade12 $1,259.40); and monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25.
- Contract Duration: Three years including 1 year probation period.
- Leave: 36 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with six-day working week. 30 days of annual leave for staff attending UNRWA duty stations with five-day working week.
- Pension: Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency)
- Other conditions of service and benefits may apply.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Ph.D. in the field of subject taught or in education or psychology.