School Principal
Quick answer
UNRWA is hiring a School Principal in Jerusalem, Ramallah, or Jericho with fixed-term appointment for internal candidates only. The role involves supervising staff, managing education services, and ensuring effective learning environments. Compensation details are not specified.
- Role
- School Principal
- Organization
- United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
- Location
- JERUSALEM, RAMALLAH, JERICHO
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
Supervises professional and general services posts, leads staff professional development, manages quality inclusive education services, develops communication mechanisms for parents and the wider community, ensures effective learning environments, and oversees pupil registration and record keeping.
What you'll do
- Supervise professional and general services posts
- Lead staff professional development
- Manage quality inclusive education services
- Develop communication mechanisms with parents and the wider community
- Ensure effective learning environments
- Oversee pupil registration and record keeping
What it takes
- University degree in an appropriate school-related subject plus at least one year of professional teacher training or a university degree plus a higher diploma or advanced degree in education
- At least seven years of satisfactory teaching experience
- UN Language Framework proficiency in English (Level II) and Arabic (Level I)
- Commitment to and understanding of education and leadership theories and practices
- Knowledge of UN values, UNRWA general and education specific rules, policies, and practices
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, dependency allowance (if applicable). Additional benefits include 2 days of sick leave for each completed month of service, 14 weeks of Maternity Leave, and 2 weeks paternity leave.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Jerusalem, Ramallah, or Jericho.
What is the compensation package like?
Compensation details are not specified in the posting.
What qualifications are required for this position?
A university degree in an appropriate school-related subject plus at least one year of professional teacher training or a higher diploma/advanced degree in education, and at least seven years of satisfactory teaching experience are required.
How do I apply?
Applications must be fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira. Only internal candidates residing in West Bank or Jerusalem and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible.
What is the work schedule like?
The work schedule is not specified in the posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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