DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS14 February 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Israel Time (Jerusalem)
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ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
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WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP Palestine is operating in areas where military armed actors and other stakeholders are present and influence our access to beneficiaries, and beneficiaries access to our services. This has resulted in the unavoidable sharing of space between those entities and the humanitarian community โ an intensely kinetic conflict environment, with heavy restrictions on humanitarian access, most acute in Gaza and increasingly across the West Bank (WB). The current WFP operations in Gaza โ and, to a lesser extent the WB โ are scaling up throughout 2024, with a corresponding uplift also required in WFPโs Access capacity.
The Business support Associate is charged with supporting the unit on the resolution of access challenges and ensuring that WFPโs humanitarian space is respected and kept free from interference by military/armed actors and other relevant stakeholders.
The Business support Associate is based in Gaza and reports directly to the Access Head of Unit (HMIO) in Gaza. He/she will also be working closely with the different WFP Units in Gaza field office (security, program, Site Maintenance & Engineering Projects, administration).
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):
Operational Support and Enablement
- Follow up and process if deemed necessary the data and information related to Movement Coordination and Notification Requests and process them as per agreed internal policy and procedures.
- When necessary, maintain contacts with all FSO/Convoy commanders during field operations and relay information from and to the FSO/Convoy commanders and from and to relevant stakeholders, including parties to the conflict.
- Track all FSO/Convoy commanders' movements and share information on progress and/or unforeseen restrictions, with both FSO management and Access and HMI officers in Gaza.
- Alert and escalate to HMI/Access officers any security incident or critical events affecting movement or aid delivery.
- Work closely with Access team to address access challenges or impediments.
Contextual monitoring and analysis:
Gather information with clear direction to support the analysis of information on any access-related issues or restrictions that could impact movements and/or delivery.
Reporting, Documentation and General Administration:
- Manage and maintain HMI/Access database and may contribute to the GIS .
- Maintain clear HMI/Access Unit documentation and reporting.
Other
- Provision of real-time operational support with relevant parties on behalf of WFPโs planning of missions.
- Any other duties as required.
STANDARD MINIMUM ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education;
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area. Bachelorโs degree in Humanitarian Management / Business support or office administration is an advantage.
Language;
Fluency in both oral and written communication in Arabic and English.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
Work Experience:
- Candidate with at least six years experience in business support or office administration.
- Strong background in managing information flows, relay communications, and multitask in challenging environments.
- Familiarity with international humanitarian architecture.
Key competences:
- Organizational Skills: Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to assess operational needs, analyze access and logistical constraints, and propose practical solutions.
- Problem-Solving and Information Processing: Ability to identify access challenges, process and relay information accurately and quickly, in high-pressure environments.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders, including governmental bodies, military actors, and humanitarian organizations.
- Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to navigate complex cultural, political, and security environments with sensitivity and professionalism.
- Ability to establish priorities and to plan.
- Familiarity with Humanitarian Notification System (HNS) would be a great advantage
Technical Skills:
- Fast and very accurate data entry and processing.
- Excellent understanding of, and ability to use geographical mapping tools.
- Solid understanding of humanitarian access protocols and logistics operations in a conflict zone.
- Familiarity with humanitarian principles, security protocols, and operating procedures in politically sensitive and unstable environments.
Personal Attributes:
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Resilience and the ability to work under pressure, especially in challenging and potentially hazardous environments.
- Ability to remain calm, collected and focused on mission objectives and deliverables.
- High level of integrity and adherence to humanitarian principles.
- High level of neutrality.
- Problem solving skills.
- Attention to details, meticulous.
- A flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal desk description.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.
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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.