Field Operations Coordinator in the Gaza Strip

Home Based - May require travel

Organization: FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Location: Home Based - May require travel
Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
Occupational Groups:
- Operations and Administrations
- Managerial positions
- FAO COORDINATION OFFICE FOR THE WEST BANK AND GAZA STRIP PROGRAMME
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FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and nationality

People with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

The incumbent may be re-assigned to different activities and/or duty stations

depending on the evolving needs of the Organization

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Organizational Setting

FAO’s work in West Bank and Gaza Strip is guided by the Country Programming Framework (CPF) for Palestine in 2018-2022. The CPF promotes to the well-being of Palestinian people contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. It focuses on sustainable management of natural resources and development of agrifood value chains, protection and inclusion of vulnerable groups and improved nutrition, quality and safety of food consumption. To this effect, the CPF adopts a resilience approach to bridge humanitarian and development interventions, recognizing the centrality of market led development and its dependence on the enabling environment put in place by the public sector to promote food security.

Reporting Lines

Under the overall supervision of the FAO West Bank and Gaza Strip (WBGS) Head of Office, the technical supervision of FAO WBGS Head of Programme and in close collaboration with the FAO WBGS Operations Officer, the incumbent will coordinate the FAO office and field operations in the Gaza Strip.

Technical Focus

Timeliness and quality of FAO delivery in the Gaza strip Smooth operations and compliance with security regulations of the Gaza office.

Tasks and responsibilities

Specifically, she/he will\:

Ensure day-to-day coordination of the FAO Gaza Office including personnel, premises, assets and vehicle fleet;
Coordinate the implementation of FAO’s emergency and development activities in the Gaza Strip closely monitor projects workplans for GS activities;
Closely monitor projects workplans for GS activities
Assist the Project Manager in coordinating with IPs and other local partners;
Ensure timely delivery of services by consultants, suppliers and contractors engaged in projects implementation;
Ensure day-to-day coordination of project activities with relevant authorities and partners as needed to operate in GS (and in the ARA in particular) as well as liaison with relevant public and private stakeholders;
Ensure compliance with UNDSS requirements and participate in ASMT meetings for the GS.
Perform other related duties as required.

The Field Operations Coordinator will devote 55% of his/her working time to the above tasks and responsibilities specifically in support of project GCP/GAZ/014/MUL.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

Advanced University degree in Development Studies, Economics, International Relations, Agricultural/Natural Sciences or other relevant field.
At least one year of experience in performing similar functions.
Working knowledge of English and limited knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish

FAO Core Competencies

Results Focus
Teamwork
Communication
Building Effective Relationships
Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Selection Criteria

Extent of experience in emergency relief and rehabilitation operations, particularly in the food security and agriculture sector and in interagency coordination.
Demonstrated experience working in complex environments and/or field level in developing countries.
Demonstrated ability to analyse complex emergency situations.
Familiarity with the UN system in general, and FAO in particular.
Demonstrated communication skills in English, both orally and in writing;
Demonstrated ability to work in a team, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to travel across the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.
Extent of familiarity with the geographical region.