Area Education Officer- Fixed Term- Area Office Jerusalem- For Internal Candidates ONLY- Grade, 17

United Nations - UN United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)

Staff Closes 03 Aug 2026 11 days left

Overview

The incumbent ensures the delivery of quality basic education services to refugee students and provides technical supervision and guidance to school principals and deputy school principals.


Key Responsibilities
  • Ensures the delivery of quality basic education services to refugee students.
  • Provides technical supervision and guidance to all School Principals and Deputy School Principals within his/her area.
  • Develops and maintains a safe and stimulating learning environment.
  • Manages the performance and behavior of School Principals and Deputy School Principals.
  • Develops and maintains positive and supportive relationships with community leaders, NGOs, government institutions and other relevant organizations.
  • Oversees the co-ordination of provision of support services to under-performing and misbehaving students.
  • Ensures the effective and efficient administration of staff, students and premises, equipment and supplies.
  • Inspects school premises, furniture and other equipment.
  • Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Required Experience

At least seven years' experience in teaching or instructing in subjects relevant to those taught in URNWA schools of which at least three years' experience as a School Principal or in a similar administrative/supervisory capacity is required.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree from an accredited institution in education or in a subject taught in UNRWA schools.

Other Details
Languages Required
English is required. Arabic is required.
Languages Preferred
PhD in education or a related subject. Possession of a valid driving license is required.
Contract Duration
Fixed Term Appointment for 1 year; including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need.
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Monthly basic salary USD1,825.40, payable in JD at UN monthly exchange rate, plus 35 % of the basic salary as a special occupational allowance (SOA). Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits: 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service. 14 weeks of Maternity Leave. 2 weeks paternity leave.
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