Field Officer

Contract duration:      4 months, with the possibility of extension

Duty Station: Gaza Strip /Palestine 

Starting Date: Sep-2024

End Date: Dec-2024 (with the possibility of renewal)

This is a full-time position and working hours are from Sunday to Thursday, 08:00 – 16:00.

Given the current emergency in Gaza, flexibility on the part of all PUI staff in this is regard will be appreciated and required.

Première Urgence Internationale is a French non-profit, non-political, non-religious non-governmental international organization (NGO); which has been operational in the Occupied Palestinian Territory since 2002. 

PUI is operating in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem and Gaza Strip. The organization is working in different fields such as shelter, Food security and livelihoods, Agriculture, Heritage, Economic recovery and Cultural Heritage.

PUI’s humanitarian and development aid strategy focuses on providing support to populations affected by the coercive environment and subsequent violations of international humanitarian/human rights law in both the West Bank (WB) and the Gaza Strip (GS). It combines several sectors of intervention to prevent the loss of livelihoods and displacement of populations as a consequence of protection threats, addresses the lack of services (Health, Education, WASH), and the lack of access to agricultural lands or job opportunities.

Overall Objective

The Field Officer is responsible for supervising the technical implementation of WASH, Shelter, MPCA, and FSL activities in the field, ensuring smooth operations, and coordinating closely with partners and MEAL teams. He/she also oversees field monitors, participates in the beneficiary selection process, and reports daily to his/her supervisor. Additionally, the field officer supports partner management by providing training, assisting in budget preparation, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies. He is also involved in monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and representing the organization in external meetings.

 Under the supervision of the WASH/Shelter Project Manager and in close collaboration with the deputy field coordinator for programs.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. SUPERVISE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF WASH/SHELTER/MPCA/FSS ACTIVITIES

• He/she will mainly be in charge of technically supervising the WASH, Shelter, MPCA, and FSL activities in the field to ensure the monitoring of relevant activities in close collaboration with MEAL team and partners’ project teams.
• He/she will ensure the activities under his/her responsibility are running smoothly. Above all, he/she will follow directions given, report to his/her supervisor, report any obstacles encountered during implementation and propose improvements or changes if necessary.
• He/she will conduct regular field visits to oversee and follow up the implementation of activities.
• He/she will supervise the field monitors assigned by the national partner NGO and CBOs to follow up the activities. 
• He/she will participate in and follow up the beneficiary selection process in close coordination with partners and PUI’s MEAL department.
• He/she will liaise with support department (Finance, Logistics, HR) regarding the support needed for the proper implementation of activities.
• He/she will supervise and coordinate social workers' daily work as per defined objectives and signed contracts.

2. PARTNERS MANAGEMENT

• He/she will work closely with the Partner designated staff and MEAL teams to ensure work is carried out according to agreements, Work plans, and guidelines
• In coordination with the line manager, he/she will build the partner’s project team capacity where necessary through providing directly, or organizing, training in relevant areas of weakness (financial, logistical, funding and project cycle management).
• He/she will support the finance team and WASH/Shelter project manager/Deputy Field Coordinator for Programs in preparing partner budgets, planning, and tracking of spending.
• He/she will make recommendations to improve the performance of partners’ teams and monitor the implementation of these recommendations by partners.

3. MONITORING, EVALUATION, REPORTING, AND CAPITALIZATION

• He/she will orally report daily to the WASH/Shelter Project Manager/Deputy Field Coordinator for Programs and submit weekly written reports on the activities carried out in the previous week and on the priorities for the following week.
• When requested, he/she will work with the MEAL team in developing assessment/ survey and monitoring tools and systems for project(s) in coordination/consultation with the WASH/Shelter Project manager/Deputy Field Coordinator for Programs.
• He/she will participate in data collection, data analysis, and writing reports accordingly.
• He/she will ensure integrity and timeliness of collection, analysis of data, and archiving of supporting documents including Sources of Verification (SoVs).
• He/she will provide inputs to interim, final and other ad-hoc reports requested by the WASH/Shelter project manager/Deputy Field Coordinator for Programs.
• He/she will assist in capitalizing project experiences and lessons learnt in coordination with the WASH/Shelter projects manager, Deputy field coordinator for programs, and MEAL department.
• He/she will support in the identification of new priority areas, emerging needs, and activities.
• He/she will participate in the implementation of ad-hoc needs assessments and surveys when requested.
• He/she will provide the inputs needed for the development of concept notes and proposals.
• He/she will ensure compliance with PUI’s policies and procedures, including those of administration, procurement and finance.
• In liaison with WASH/Shelter project manager/Deputy field coordinator for programs, he/she will support collection and analysis of data needed for advocacy purposes.

4. EXTERNAL COORDINATION, REPRESENTATION, AND DONOR RELATIONS

• In liaison with the WASH/Shelter project manager/Deputy field coordinator for programs, He/she will represent PUI to other NGOs, INGOs, local partner CBOs, and local authorities where relevant.
• He/she will support the line manager to maintain contacts and relations with key players including other agencies, donors, local authorities, CBOs, and beneficiaries.
• He/she will prepare for and/or participate in internal and external coordination meetings related to the role, as requested.
• He/she will participate in meetings with relevant stakeholders and partners as needed and requested by the WASH/Shelter project manager/Deputy field coordinator for programs.
• He/she will support in preparing for donor and internal filed visits in collaboration with the partners.

Note:

The candidate must have permanent or temporary residence in southern Gaza Strip, close to PUIs Emergency Guest Houses in Rafah/ KhanYounis-Almawasi and Deir Al-Balah

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Required Knowledge and Skills

EDUCATION: 

• At least a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil Engineering, or any relevant fields of study.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: (Humanitarian, International)

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in WASH/Shelter/FSS/CASH programs.

LANGUAGES

• Arabic
• English

Required:  Fluency in English and Arabic (both Written and Verbal).

Required Personal Characteristics (fitting into the team, suitability for the job and assignment)

• Proven relevant filed experience in implementing, monitoring, and evaluating WASH, and Shelter projects in normal and emergency settings within the context of Gaza Strip.
• Proper understanding of the WASH and Shelter needs and priorities in the Gaza Strip.
• Basic knowledge of MPCA, FSS and livelihood needs and priorities in the Gaza Strip.
• Understanding of institutional donor (ECHO, HF, CDCS, etc.) procedures.
• Familiarity with the humanitarian principles, protection, PSEA, international humanitarian law (IHL), and international human rights law (IHRL).
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Arabic.
• Sound understanding of project cycle in humanitarian & development contexts and experience in administering project management tools.
• Good analytical skills and capacity to present data in a clear and concise manner;
• Experience in working closely with local partner organizations and stakeholders.
• Ability to draft good quality short reports in English and Arabic
• Computer skills particularly MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS power point, and the Internet.
• Observation, active listening and analysis skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with diverse groups.
• Proactive, results-oriented and service-oriented.

PUI provides a work environment that reflects the values of integrity, diversity and gender equality. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented cultural or social groups, particularly people with disabilities and people from communities highly affected by occupation-related violence (including settler violence).

All PUI workers adhere to the values and principles outlined in the PUI Code of Conduct and policies, including the Protection from Exploitation and Abuse Policy and the Child Protection Policy.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit a cover letter and a detailed resume before Sunday Sep 1, 2024, 12:00 pm by sending an e-mail [email protected] and 

[email protected]. Please indicate the Position Title "Field Officer" in the E-mail subject line.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.