Volunteer Opportunity in the Humanitarian Field from UNV in Palestine
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
SpecialityBusiness , Psychology and Sociology
Skillsمهارات التواصل, مهارات حاسوبية, − Excellent communication skills. , مهارات اللغة الإنجليزية الجيدة تحدثاً وكتابة, التكيف والمرونة, Adaptability and Flexibility, مهارات التنظيم والتخطيط, Excellent English language skills both in terms of writing and speaking, Planning and organizing skills
Age
- 27 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldLaw, Human Rights and Gender , Political Sciences and Economy
Job locationPalestine
Needed documentsMotivation Letter
Deadline2023-11-16
Opportunity description
UNV offers avolunteer opportunity in the State of Palestine and announces its need for one volunteer to work as a humanitarian field support assistant starting from 04/12/2023 for 6 months with the possibility of extension.
Duties & responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Support the Gaza Sub-Office with regular reporting, including weekly and monthly reports, as well as ad hoc humanitarian updates and reports.
- Support in Monitoring, assessing, reporting, and conducting analysis of protection issues and specific issues in the Gaza Strip.
- Support the monitoring and assessment of humanitarian developments.
- Support field and humanitarian coordination.
- Support OCHA’s advocacy role in the oPt.
- Support information verification and the production of reports on key issues for inclusion in the biweekly Protection of Civilians report, the monthly Humanitarian Monitor, and ad hoc reports as necessary.
- Participate in the entry of critical protection incidents (settler violence, demolitions, and other protection concerns) into the respective databases.
- Support the mapping of access restrictions and their impact on Palestinians.
- Contribute to the analysis of developments and trends in Gaza, especially by highlighting concerns from a local perspective and by regularly updating the field team on new and developing trends or specific areas of concern.
- Support the team, as required, in preparing for field briefings for officials, diplomats, and decision-makers.
- Support data gathering and analysis of the humanitarian situation in Gaza as requested by the Gaza Sub-Office, including by supporting information management, field assessments, community liaison, and research.
- Support the provision of information in response to internal and external requests and queries.
- Assist in developing presentations, information products, and contact sheets.
- Write field visit reports and meeting notes ensuring that an adequate and accurate record is being kept.
- Conduct media monitoring, as required.
- Assist in keeping calendars, contact sheets, and relevant operational documents up to date.
- Provide language assistance/translation, both verbal and written, from and to Arabic and English.
Eligibility criteria
You must have:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Social science, business management, public administration, logistics, or humanitarian field.
- 3 years of experience in the humanitarian field with an INGO, an NGO or a UN agency.
- Good working knowledge of the Gaza humanitarian situation.
- Affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.
- Reporting and research experience.
- Experience in field research, assessments, and working with affected communities.
- Experience in dealing with multiple stakeholders and perspectives.
- Excellent English language skills both in terms of writing and speaking.
- Computer skills, be proficient in using all Microsoft software, including MS Word, MS Excel, and PowerPoint.
Prior experience with international organizations. - Adaptability and flexibility.
- Planning and organizing.
- Professionalism and self-management.
Please note: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment and be aged 27 - 80.
About the United Nations Volunteers(UNV):
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
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