EMERGENCY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination　　
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

Organizational Setting

FAO’s work in West Bank and Gaza Strip is guided by the Country Programming Framework (CPF) for Palestine in 2023-2025. 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 FAO WBGS (West Bank and Gaza Strip) Head of Office, the direct supervision of the FAO WBGS Field Operations Coordinator, and close collaboration with FAO WBGS Operations and Programme Team

Technical Focus

Timeliness and quality provision of Operations functions for the emergency projects in accordance with FAO’s rules.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Liaise with other UN organizations, sector, NGO and donor partners at the appropriate level to ensure the best preparation and implementation of emergency and resilience activities.
• Provide operational management and programmatic support to the implementation of emergency projects and programmes, including logistics management and monitoring.
• Coordinate the production and clearance of supporting documents (SOPs, shipping documents,..) to ensure timely transmission of logistics monitoring information, delivery and distribution status of goods and services in the Gaza Strip.
• Conduct logistics reviews and ensure appropriate processes and systems are in place to ensure efficiency of the logistics operations within Gaza.
• Provide liaison and coordination support with relevant authorities which are involved in logistics operations and address relevant issues to enhance the FAO’s interventions in the Gaza Strip.
• Coordinate movement of FAO personnel, in accordance with procedures established in United Nations system rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

• University degree in Development Studies, Economics, International Relations, Agricultural/Natural/Social Sciences or other relevant field.
• At least three years of experience in emergency field operations including work experience with national and international NGOs, UN agencies, governments and donors, or other relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of English Language and limited knowledge of one of the other languages of the organization (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian). For PSA.SBS the working knowledge of only one language is required.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills

• Four years of more of experience in analyzing and supporting the implementation of logistics operations in international organizations is required.
• Experience in data analytics or related area is required.
• Experience in preparing and designing logistics networks, and coordination mechanisms is required.
• Experience in working on conflict or post-conflict logistics issues is desirable
• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills.
• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office application (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.

Please note that all candidates should adhere to FAO Values of Commitment to FAO, Respect for All and Integrity and Transparency

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile. We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
• Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application
• Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization to conduct verification checks of past and present work, character, education, military and police records to ascertain any and all information which may be pertinent to the employment qualifications
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• Personal information provided on your application may be shared within FAO and with other companies acting on FAO’s behalf to provide employment support services such as pre-screening of applications, assessment tests, background checks and other related services. You will be asked to provide your consent before submitting your application. You may withdraw consent at any time, by withdrawing your application, in such case FAO will no longer be able to consider your application
• Only applications received through the FAO recruitment portal will be considered
• Your application will be screened based on the information provided in your online profile
• We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline date.

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