Education Specialist (English)
Organizational Context
UNRWA is a UN agency mandated to assist and protect approximately 5.8 million Palestine refugees across Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank, and Gaza. It provides essential services including education, health, and social services, operating as the largest UN operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff. This role provides technical support for equitable, inclusive quality education.
Job Purpose
The Education Specialist (English) is responsible for providing crucial technical support to enhance equitable and inclusive quality education within the assigned area. This involves monitoring and supporting the professional development of assigned staff in collaboration with School Principals to foster effective teaching and learning environments. The role directly supports schools and teachers through co-teaching, classroom observations, and demonstrating instructional resources. It also plays a key part in developing and implementing professional development plans, advising on curriculum enrichment, and ensuring quality assurance against set standards. The specialist contributes to improving student achievement by supporting teachers in assessing and analyzing student performance and assists in the selection and performance management of teaching staff.
Responsibilities
Provide direct support to schools and teachers through co-teaching, model lessons, and classroom observations. Explain and demonstrate instructional resources, monitoring the implementation of inclusive teaching methods. Support continuing professional development and school-based teacher development programs, advising on comprehensive professional development plans. Assist School Principals in developing and evaluating School Development Plans and coordinate professional development needs. Support curriculum analysis and enrichment, advising on appropriate teaching tools and resources for inclusive education. Contribute to quality assurance for inclusive educational services. Support teachers in assessing and analyzing student achievement to improve teaching and learning. Participate in the selection and performance management of teaching staff. Perform other assigned duties.
Work Experience
A minimum of eight years of satisfactory teaching experience in the subject area to be supported is required. Possession of a valid driving license is desirable. Candidates residing in West Bank or Jerusalem with a valid ID are preferred.
Skills
UN Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: Communication, Working with People, Drive for Results. Functional Competencies: Applying Technical Expertise, Analyzing, Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Planning and Organizing, Creating and Innovating.