Education Specialist (Human Rights)

The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support towards equitable inclusive quality education in the West Bank area, monitoring and supporting professional development of teaching staff, and promoting safe and effective learning environments in schools. The role involves direct support to schools and teachers, curriculum enrichment, quality assurance, and participation in teacher recruitment and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Support schools and assist teachers directly through team/model co-teaching, classroom observation, and provision of instructional resources and materials.
• Support schools and teachers in continuing professional development and school-based teacher development programs.
• Assist and advise School Principals in setting, implementing, and evaluating their School Development Plan and coordinate professional development needs.
• Provide support in curriculum analysis and enrichment to meet new curricular challenges and innovations, including inclusive education.
• Work as a team member to assist on quality assurance implementation to enhance inclusive educational services.
• Support teachers and schools in assessing and analyzing students' achievement to improve teaching and learning quality.
• Participate in interviewing and selection of candidates for teaching posts and assist School Principals in performance management of teachers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• A University degree from an accredited educational institution in any subject taught in UNRWA schools and at least one year of professional teacher training; or a University degree from an accredited educational institution in the subject to be supported and an advanced degree in education.
• Desirable Qualification: Advanced degree in a related subject.
• Desirable Qualification: Related training in the subject of Human Rights.
• At least eight years of satisfactory teaching experience in any subject taught in UNRWA schools is required.
• Possession of a valid driving license is desirable.
• English language proficiency at UN Level II in reading, writing, listening, and speaking is required.
• Candidates must reside in West Bank or Jerusalem and have authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application.

Skills

• Teacher Training
• Curriculum Design
• Quality Assurance
• Professional Development
• Inclusive Education
• Educational Monitoring and Evaluation
• Teacher Recruitment
• Performance Management
• Human Rights Education
• Driving License
• English Language Proficiency

Languages

English