TVET Instructor (Electronics) - Daily Paid Opportunity - Grade A11 - TVET program - Damascus area
Organizational Context
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is a UN body established in 1949 to assist and protect approximately 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the West Bank, and Gaza. Its mission focuses on enabling human development pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA operates extensively in the Middle East, providing education, healthcare, and social services.
Job Purpose
This role supports the design and development of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) learning programs and curricula in Electronics. The incumbent will facilitate the delivery of these programs, employing adult learning strategies and integrating Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) and core skills. A key aspect involves designing and conducting formative and summative assessments to evaluate trainee competency. The position also requires building linkages with employers and utilizing labor market information to identify and address skills gaps. Furthermore, the role contributes to TVET greening and digitalization initiatives, developing and facilitating both synchronous and asynchronous training sessions, and collaborating with colleagues to maintain a positive and disciplined learning environment.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include supporting the design and development of TVET learning programs and curricula, including competency analyses and drafting learning materials. The role involves facilitating program delivery, preparing training venues, managing learning in various settings, and employing inclusive adult learning strategies, integrating OSH and core skills. Designing and conducting formative and summative assessments, both knowledge and practice-based, is essential. Building linkages with employers and utilizing labor market information to inform training courses and identify skills gaps are also crucial. The incumbent will apply quality assurance processes, support TVET greening and digitalization initiatives, and collaborate with staff to coordinate teaching, maintain discipline, and implement OSH measures.
Work Experience
No specific work experience is required for this position. However, candidates are asked to indicate current involvement in any outside activities, as detailed in the application process.
Skills
UN Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results. Functional Skills: Following Instructions and Procedures, Relating and Networking, Creating and Innovating, Applying Technical Expertise, Planning and Organizing.