Deputy Chief Field Education Programme (Technical)- Fixed Term-Programme Education- FO West Bank- For Internal and external Candidates - Grade

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The Incumbent: 1.Supervisor: The incumbent reports to the Chief, Field Education Programme (CFEP). 2.Supervisees: 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 ResponsibilitiesThe Incumbent: 1. Advises and assists the Chief, Field Education Programme in the planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of all technical matters related to the implementation of Education Programme. 2.Supervises the programmatic aspects of Education Programme in the Field Office providing technical guidance to Area Education Officers, Heads Education Development Center (as applicable) and ensuring coordination of personnel in line with UNRWA policies, rules, and regulations. 3. Supports the supervisor in monitoring and reporting of Field Education Programme activities related to technical issues. 4.Supervises and/or participates in the recruitment of technical staff and performance appraisal within the Education Programme in the Field Office and evaluates the efficiency of staff performance. 5. Supports supervisor in overseeing the implementation of Education Programme including supervision of the technical support unit, and/or Education Development Center (where applicable). 6. Contributes to the preparation of the biennium budget of the Field Education Programme. 7. Contributes in liaising with government, local authorities and UN/NGOs to ensure them cooperation’s and support in the operation of the Education Programme. 8. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor CompetenciesUN 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 i. Planning and Organizing ii. Applying Technical Expertise iii. Analyzing Leadership (as applicable): i. Leading and Supervising ii. Deciding and Initiating Action Education-Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in education in subjects taught at UNRWA schools/VTCs, education management or teaching methodologies. -PHD degree in education leadership and management or teaching methodologies is desirable Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceEight years of progressively responsible and relevant work experience in education support services function of which at least four years should have been at a senior supervisory level. education in subjects taught at UNRWA/VTCs, education management or teaching methodologies is required. -Please confirm if you live/ reside in West Bank or Jerusalem? And if you have West Bank or Jerusalem ID., please to mention its number down, as it is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).