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, nurse or social workers.

Trade Instructor (Machine Welding)

Location: Gaza Field
Type of Appointment: Fixed Term
Deadline for Application: 19 January 2017
Vacancy Announcement Number: 01/01/2017
Grade: 09-11

Department / Division: Education-Gaza Training / Community College MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:
 Organizes and develops the subject of specialization.
 Co-ordinates the teaching of the subject with subjects taught by other instructors.
 Ensures the proper implementation of the subject syllabus and the evaluation of its effectiveness under the direction of the supervisors concerned.
 Maintains records and control of different supplies of the section and for the care and 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 Centre.
 Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
Grade 09 (Instructor C)
 Successful completion of full Secondary Education.
 A post secondary Technical Course of two years duration in an area related to the trade to be taught.
 No Experience is required.

Grade 10 (Instructor B)
 Successful completion of full Secondary Education., Plus two years post secondary Technical Course in an area directly related to the trade to be taught.
 At least three years experience of satisfactory service as an instructor ‘C’ in the trade to the taught, plus one year work experience in the trade, or in a related technical function.

Grade 11 (Instructor A)
 Successful completion of full Secondary Education., Plus two years post secondary Technical Course in an area directly related to the trade to be taught.
 Two years in-service training course
 At least six years experience including two years’ work experience in the trade, or in a related technical function and two years teaching experience.
 Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Arabic

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
 The monthly basic salary depends on the grading level and varies on the entry on duty from $ 836.60 to $ 1,035.30; and 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
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources; in consultation with the Director of UNRWA Operations, Gaza may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

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. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
It is Agency policy to give full consideration to disabled candidates whose disability does not militate against the effective performance of the duties of the post. 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. 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 re-advertising 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 click here 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.
As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.