Volunteer with UN Volunteers in Palestine: Field Assistant
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Applicant criteria
NationalityPalestine
Skills− Excellent verbal and written communication skills , Adaptability and Flexibility
Age
- 18 - 60
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Job locationPalestine (Gaza Strip)
Needed documentsCV
Deadline2025-02-03
Opportunity description
United Nations Volunteers programme is offering a volunteer opportunity in Palestine: Field Assistant.
Duration:
9 months
Duties & responsibilities
- Conduct regular field visits to CSO partners to monitor and ensure high-quality implementation of activities.
- Support the organisations of field visits by UNDP and its programmatic partners to monitor and -follow up on the progress of intervention as needed.
- Take meeting minutes and draft short reports summarizing key points and actions discussed at periodic meetings.
- Support the collection, organization, and reporting of data related to project activities.
- Assist project teams in collecting data for reporting purposes.
- Participate in workshops and training sessions as requested.
- Support the preparation and implementation of dissemination plans for knowledge products.
- Participate in discussions with partners to review and refine the implementation plans for activities, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
- Assist in identifying challenges in project execution and recommend actionable solutions in coordination with the Sawasya team.
- Maintain regular communication with partners to provide guidance and support as required.
- Prepare detailed field visit reports, highlighting key findings, recommendations, and progress updates.
- Facilitate coordination between the Civil Society Coordinator and partners’ teams to promote effective collaboration.
- Assist the Admin/Grants Officer in the preparation and follow up on financial reporting requirements.
- Support implementing partners in maintaining financial supporting documents.
- Attend Sawasya meeting and update the management on the situation on the ground
- Additional tasks may be assigned by the supervisor as needed, depending on the project’s needs and local context.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 18 - 80
Nationality: Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.
Required experience:
- Experience in data collection and reporting.
- Strong understanding of project implementation, coordination, and monitoring frameworks.
- Familiarity with financial management processes related to project activities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to organize and manage workshops, events, and field activities effectively.
- Ability to take meeting minutes accurately and prepare concise reports.
- Excellent oral and written skills
- Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment
- Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;
- Sound security awareness.
Languages:
- Arabic, Level: Mother tongue, Required
- English, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level:
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in law, international relations, international law, business administration, or any other related fields
Required Skills:
- Professionalism
- Respect for diversity
- Teamwork
- Planning and organizing
- Communication
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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