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Food and Agriculture Organization Field Operations Specialist Palestinian Territory FAO Jobs 2024

Food and Agriculture Organization looking for “Field Operations Specialist”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 18-Jul-24.

The Food and Agriculture Organization has published a job vacancy announcement on 04/07/2024 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Field Operations Specialist to be based in Gaza , Palestinian Territory. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org

Company Name: Food and Agriculture Organization

Job Title: Field Operations Specialist

Duty Station: Gaza , Palestinian Territory

Country: Palestinian Territory

Application Deadline: 18-Jul-24

Responsibilities:

•    Supports the operational activities of the FAO Gaza Office, encompassing personnel, premises, assets, and the vehicle fleet;
•    Supports the implementation of FAO’s emergency and development activities in the Gaza Strip closely monitor projects workplans for GS activities;
•    Closely monitors projects’ workplans for GS activities
•    Assists the Project Manager(s) in coordinating with IPs and other local partners;
•    Ensures timely delivery of services by consultants, suppliers and contractors engaged in projects implementation;
•    Facilitates day-to-day implementation of project activities with relevant authorities and partners as needed to operate in GS as well as liaison with relevant public and private stakeholders;
•    Ensures compliance with UNDSS requirements and participate in ASMT meetings for the GS.
•    Contributes to the drafting of projects reports and related project briefs or ad-hoc materials.
•    Facilitates movement of FAO personnel and project’s goods into the Gaza Strip liaising with the UN Access Coordination Unit and local authorities, as needed.
•    Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements: 

Minimum Requirements

•    Advanced University degree in Development Studies, Economics, International Relations, Agricultural/Natural/Social Sciences or other relevant field. A bachelor’s degree with 2 years of additional experience may be considered as equivalent.
•    At least three years of experience in performing similar functions in emergency field operations.
•    Working knowledge (Level C) of English.

FAO Core Competencies

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

Technical/Functional Skills 

•    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.