Vacancy Announcement
Obstetrician /Gynecologist
UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide
gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
Place in the Organisation
The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Field Family Health Officer and provides technical
guidance to all medical staff on maternal health.
Vacancy Announcement Number LDC-26-2019
Contract Status Limited Duration Contract for 1 year; renewable;
Appointment subject to funding confirmation.
Benefits - LDC: Band “G”/ S1 Monthly salary starting from JD
1440.40 Fils depending on qualifications and
experience Contract Status: 1 year (Extendable)
subject to availability of funds, satisfactory
performance of the incumbent and the continuing
need for the post).
- Other benefits include medical insurance and
annual leave and dependency allowance (if
applicable).
Department Health
Duty Station All Areas
Issue Date 27 August 2019
Deadline for Applications 09 September 2019
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
Is responsible for examination, management and follow-up of high-risk
pregnancies and other women with special health needs referred to
him/her by the Health Centre Medical Officers and provides feedback to
the referring Medical Officers on management plans with respect to such
women;
Examines and treats all women with gynaecological and/or obstetrical
problems referred to him/her by the Health Centre Medical Officers
according to a rotating work schedule prepared by the Chief, Field
Health Programme and provides feedback on the outcome of care;
Maintains close coordination with hospitals in order to ensure
feedback on high-risk pregnancies referred for delivery or special care;
Plans and directs the in-service training of medical and nursing staff on
safe reproductive health practices and insertion of intra-uterine devices;
Participates in the organization and conduct of health services
research relevant to maternal health;
Performs such other duties as may be required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A university degree in medicine from a recognized university including an internship of at least
twelve-month duration;
An advanced degree in obstetrics and gynaecology speciality;
A valid governmental license to practice medicine in the Field to which he/she is assigned.
A minimum of six years experience in gynaecology and obstetrics after obtaining the degree in
this discipline.
Excellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
Competencies
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The incumbent is required to travel frequently in the field and area of operations;
Possession of a valid driving license in the country of duty station.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a team
environment and with people of diverse backgrounds, culture and nationalities;
Strong personality, tactfulness, patience and dedication;
Demonstrated ability to organize and implement training programmes and to develop staff;
Ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
Who we are
For over 65 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has
been working on the ground in five fields of operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank
and the Gaza Strip providing direct assistance and protection for some 5 million Palestine
refugees in the Middle East. UNRWA is mandated by the UN General Assembly to provide this
assistance and its mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human
development until there is a just and lasting solution for their plight. UNRWA restores safety,
dignity and hope to millions who have been uprooted by conflict with services encompassing
education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement,
microfinance and emergency assistance.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
EQUIVALENCY:
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the concerned Director 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.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and
completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from
accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be
considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only applicants short-listed for interview
will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History
Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No
follow up phone calls will be made.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing,
interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank
accounts.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews, please visit:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI”
General Information
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
This vacancy notice is open to external candidates.
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 nonviolent 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.
On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self attestation, confirming that they have not
committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been
involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or
international humanitarian law.
Date of issue: 27 August 2019
M.D
Vacancy Announcement
Medical Officer for All Areas
Vacancy Announcement Number LDC/28/2019
Contract Status Limited Duration Contract for 1 year (applies to external
candidates and internal candidates on LDC);
renewable; Appointment subject to funding
confirmation.
Benefits - LDC: Band “F”/ S2 Monthly salary starting from JD
1176.70Fils depending on qualifications and
experience.
- Contract Status: 1 year (Extendable) subject to
availability of funds, satisfactory performance of
the incumbent and the continuing need for the
post).
- Other benefits include medical insurance and
annual leave and dependency allowance (if
applicable).
Department Health
Duty Station All Areas
Issue Date 27 August 2019
Deadline for Applications 09 September 2019
UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide
gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
Place in the Organisation
The incumbent of this post is responsible to Head Health Centre (A) or (B), as applicable.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Who we are
For over 65 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has
been working on the ground in five fields of operations in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank
and the Gaza Strip providing direct assistance and protection for some 5 million Palestine
refugees in the Middle East. UNRWA is mandated by the UN General Assembly to provide this
assistance and its mission is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human
development until there is a just and lasting solution for their plight. UNRWA restores safety,
dignity and hope to millions who have been uprooted by conflict with services encompassing
education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement,
microfinance and emergency assistance.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
Provides general outpatient services and other special services, including
maternal and child health, control of non-communicable diseases as well as
for hospital referrals;
Participates in on-the-job and in-service training of other staff in accordance
with the approved plans;
Replaces other Medical Officers during their absence, in the same or other
health centres, as required;
Performs such other duties as may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A medical degree from a recognized university including an internship of at least twelvemonth duration;
A valid governmental license to practice medicine in the country of duty station.
At least four years of satisfactory professional working experience.
Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
Competencies
Ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload;
Good organizational and planning skills;
Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively deal with patients;
Self-motivated;
Ability to lead a team and work as a team member;
Proficiency in standard Agency computer applications.
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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Post-graduate degree or diploma in public health, family health or other related
discipline.
EQUIVALENCY:
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, Field Director for Field Area staff and
Director of Human Resources for Headquarters Area staff, in consultation with the
concerned supervisor 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.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
How to Apply
Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and
completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees
from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through
http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only
applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address
that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test
or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application,
testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to
bank accounts.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews, please visit:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI”
General Information
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
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 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.
On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self attestation, confirming that they have
not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have
not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human
rights law or international humanitarian law.
Date of issue: 27 August 2019
M.D
Vacancy Announcement
Assessment Coordinator (English Language)
Vacancy Announcement Number
JF/73/2019
Contract Status
Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years (applies to internal candidates on Fixed-Term contract only); including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need
Benefits
Grade 15 Monthly Salary JD 927.300 fills. Plus SOA 0.15% of the basic salary. Other benefits include Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency) and medical insurance, dependency benefits are subject to eligibility.
Contract Status
Option Two:-
Limited Duration Contract for 1 year (applies to external candidates and internal candidates on LDC); renewable; Appointment subject to the performance requirements and organization needs) and funding confirmation.
Benefits
LDC: Band “F” step "1". Monthly Salary is JD 1,176.700 Fils. Contract Status: 1 year (Extendable) subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance of the incumbent and the continuing need for the post).
Other benefits include medical insurance and annual leave and dependency allowance (if applicable).
Department
Education Department
Duty Station
Education Development Centre
Issue Date
27 August 2019
Deadline for Applications
09 September 2019
UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
Place in the Organisation
The incumbent reports to the Head, Assessment Unit. S/he is responsible for the strategic direction and overview of all schools based and other assessment in the field including the unified examinations and promotes the effective use of assessment to improve learning. S/he works closely with Education Specialists who are involved in the development of the assessment process.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
Performs the following principal responsibilities:
- Assists in development, planning and implementation of all assessment in the field including examinations at schools, national, regional and international levels such as Monitoring of Learning Achievements (MLA), Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMMS) and reviews students' progress and achievements;
- Together with Professional Development and Curriculum Coordinators, and Quality Assurance Coordinators supports teachers and Education Specialists with good practices in assessment of students' achievement;
- Advises on the best practices on assessment including administering examinations and follow up on different aspects and forms of assessment;
- Maintains assessment standards at the field level and ensures that an up to date assessment process is implemented according to measuring tools;
- Assists the supervisor in dealing with complaints and queries about assessment that take place at the field level such as the unified examinations, and any other forms of assessment;
- Provides the supervisor with up to date reports (periodic and annual) on the assessment process in terms of planning and implementation;
- Participates in collecting, organizing and analyzing different aspects of assessment related data in the field and identifies strengths and weaknesses for purposes of developing the teaching learning process;
Assists the Head of Assessment in developing a comprehensive plan for the field including producing, disseminating and correcting unified exams and in other forms of assessment;
Keeps up to date knowledge of assessment processes and systems in order to make the most effective use of various databases to improve students' achievements at UNRWA schools;
Contributes to the professional development activities and works collegially with peers to improve his/her practices;
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
· A university degree in a school related subject plus a higher diploma in education or at least one year of professional teacher training.
· At least five years of relevant professional experience in education of which at least three years should have been in a teacher/trainer position and a minimum of two years’ experience in an administrative/managerial capacity.
· Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic;
· Good command of spoken and written English.
Competencies
· Good skill in handling and organizing large-scale data especially via Microsoft Office programmes such as Excel and Access;
· Demonstrated ability to communicate both verbally and in writing, corresponding confidently and effectively with staff and stakeholders regarding all matters related to educational assessment;
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in a team working environment, making constructive input to the management of the school;
· Ability to work under pressure, priorities and manage workload and meet target deadlines;
· Good strategic planning ,problem solving and decision making skills;
· Proficiency in the standard PC applications used by the Agency;
· Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities with integrity and positive attitude.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
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Desirable Qualification
· Advanced degree related to education assessment or teaching pedagogy;
· Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of research in various practices in educational assessment including examination processes, policy procedures and teacher/school development.
Other Information
The incumbent may be required to work beyond the regular working hours.
· This vacancy is an area staff post and open for local staff residing in the duty station of the post; candidates applying from outside the duty station are eligible for appointment if they have a valid work permit. The Agency cannot support for the issuance of the residency / work permit for the selected candidate, and will not provide coverage for relocation costs.
Equivalency
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, Field Director for Field Area staff and Director of Human Resources for Headquarters Area staff, in consultation with the concerned supervisor 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.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No follow up phone calls will be made.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews, please visit: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI”
General Information
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates.
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 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.
On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self attestation, confirming that they have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.
Date of issue: 27 August 2019
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