Vocational Training Instructor – Aluminum Fabrication and Installation

About the role

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is seeking a Vocational Training Instructor to lead aluminum fabrication and installation programmes in the Damascus area. Reporting to the Senior TVET Instructor or Deputy Principal of the Training Centre, the incumbent will design, deliver and assess both school‑based and work‑based learning for Palestine refugees.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design and development of curricula, learning guides and manuals for aluminum fabrication and installation.
• Facilitate classroom, workshop and on‑site training, ensuring inclusive delivery and integration of Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) and core life‑skills.
• Prepare and conduct formative and summative assessments, develop assessment tools and implement inclusive assessment plans.
• Maintain links with employers, collect labour market information and contribute to skills‑needs analyses and graduate trace studies.
• Assist in integrating new technologies and career guidance into the learning programmes.

Required profile

• Relevant experience in vocational training or technical instruction, preferably in metalworking.
• Ability to design curricula, learning materials and assessment tools.
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety standards.
• Experience working with diverse learners, including those with disabilities.
• Effective communication and coordination with employers and training stakeholders.

Required skills

• Aluminum fabrication techniques
• Installation of aluminum structures
• Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) compliance
• Curriculum development
• Training delivery and assessment

What we offer

• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on vulnerable communities.
• Professional development within a large UN agency.
• Collaborative work environment in a multicultural setting.