Digital Education Officer

Org. Setting and ReportingUNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The Digital education officer reports to the Senior Education Programme Specialist. ResponsibilitiesSupport the design and implementation of digital blended learning strategies and initiatives in UNRWA Schools: Collaborates with the education staff at HQA and in the fields of operation, to support the design and implementation of effective blended learning experiences in the classrooms. Collaborates with subject matter experts both at HQA and in the fields of operation, to update digital resources that align with curriculum standards and best practices and to evaluate digital learning resources and materials. Supports the implementation of digital assessment tools and methods to measure student progress and performance. Stays abreast of emerging trends and technologies in digital education to ensure the organization remains at the forefront of innovation. Capacity building: Supports the implementation of capacity building in digital pedagogy for educators and collects feedback from the fields of operation to inform the review of the digital education frameworks and capacity building packages for teachers. Supports the enhancement of capacities for school principals and deputy principals in the management and administration of digital schools through the development and implementation of a capacity building package, in collaboration with education staff at HQA and in the fields of operation. Provides ongoing support and professional development to enhance teachers' digital pedagogy practices, to ensure effective integration of digital tools in teaching and learning processes. Guides the fields in implementing different digital learning models at school level by leveraging the UNRWA digital ecosystem which prioritizes MS 365 for education tools and ensuring alignment with global best practices in digital pedagogy. The incumbent will explore MS 365 for education digital tools and resources to guide their use in blended learning classrooms. and advise alternatives to complement or augment teachers’ experiences. Knowledge management and exchange: Identifies best practices, document lessons learned from in-school implementation of blended learning initiatives Facilitates knowledge sharing and collaboration across schools and fields. Monitoring and evaluation Supports the development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of blended learning initiatives. Uses data and stakeholders feedback to continuously improve digital education strategies and practices, and generate reports on user engagement, learning outcomes, and the effectiveness of digital education initiatives. Contributes to reporting against the strategic plan, and reports to projects’ donors and partners as required, and on the state of digital education in UNRWA in general. CompetenciesUN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Deciding and Initiating Action Relating and Networking Analysing Coping with Pressure and Setbacks Planning and Organizing Outstanding communication skills EducationAdvanced degree (master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in education, digital transformation in education or digital education, educational technologies or related field. Job - Specific QualificationNot available. Work ExperienceAt least 5 years of professional experience working in digital education at a national or international level is required. Proven experience in design and implementation of capacity building for teachers, in service, preferably in digital education or similar areas is required. Strong knowledge of digital tools, online learning platforms, and educational technologies is required. Experience with emerging technologies in the context of education (e.g. AI in education, gamification, etc.) is required. Excellent knowledge of MS-Office., and of MS 365 for education is required. Knowledge of Palestine refugees and/or humanitarian response and development in the Middle East is desirable. Experience in the delivery of digital education, capacity building and professional development of in-service teachers is desirable. Candidates are required to make a declaration as to whether they have any current or past affiliations with non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, political organizations, military, or have/are engaged in activities or have made any public statements, that could be seen to impact their neutrality, objectivity or independence in the performance of their duties for the UN / UNRWA. Any declaration will not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration for this post. • Advanced degree (master’s or equivalent) in education, digital transformation in education or digital education, educational technologies or related field is required. LanguagesExcellent command of spoken and written English and Arabic. AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special NoticeType of Contract: Limited Duration Contract (LDC), Band G. The Limited Duration Contract applies to external candidates and UNRWA internal candidates on LDC. Duration of Contract: Initially for one year with the possibility of further extension subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need. Grade and Salary: LDC Band G - Monthly basic salary JD 1538.40. Other benefits: Other benefits include compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits: 2 days of sick leave for each complete month of service. 12 weeks of Maternity Leave. Only candidates residing in Jordan and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system Inspira will be considered, and no late applications will be accepted. 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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 applicants from under-represented groups. At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA) DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR REQUEST MONEY FROM CANDIDATES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING, ONBOARDING). UNRWA DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.