Field Support Assistant

Background
The OCHA Office in the occupied Palestinian territory has responsibility for inter-agency coordination in complex emergencies and in natural disasters. In the context of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory, the OCHA Office has a specific responsibility for (a) disseminating information and policies to the humanitarian community, authorities and donors, as well as supporting resource mobilization efforts; (b) assisting in the identification of humanitarian priorities and needs and the coordination of resource mobilization efforts; and (c) disseminating information on the impact of complex emergencies, response thereto and the need for international assistance.

Duties
Under the direct supervision of the Humanitarian Affairs Officer and in coordination with Humanitarian Affairs Analyst and the Humanitarian Affairs Assistant will perform as part of the Field Coordination Unit (FCU) team in the Central area of the West Bank (Jerusalem, Ramallah, and Jordan Valley) focusing on the following functions:

Field Work
Make regular field visits with FCU staff to all areas in AOR for the purposes of monitoring, local
coordination and information gathering including needs assessment.

Humanitarian Work
Monitor humanitarian concerns from a local perspective and regularly update the FCU team on new or developing trends or specific areas of concern.

Information Management
Take responsibility for managing FCU information including:
-Electronic shared documents
-Hard copy files of requisition and confiscation orders,
-Picture archiving
-Disbursement of information as necessary

Documentation
Provide support to other members of the unit in:
-Writing Minutes of Meetings
-Data entry
-Field trip reports
-Records of completed assignments
-Other records as necessary.

Coordination
Provide logistical support for coordination including dissemination of invitations, preparation of
information packs and maps, meeting venue and equipment needed.

Administration
Ensure timely payment of bills,
Purchase office supplies.
Provide additional support to the FCU as required.

Qualifications
University degree or 3 years work/volunteer experience
Knowledge of Jerusalem, Ramallah and Jordan Valley
Computer Skills: MS Word, MS. Excel
Prior experience with international organizations is an asset
Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply

All applicants are requested to email their CV and completed United Nations Personal History Form (UNP- 11) in English providing full details of education, present and past employment, language skills, computer skills, etc. to the OCHA oPt Office by using the following e-mail address: [email protected].
It would be appreciated your stating your full name and the OCHA vacancy notice number (04-10-003) as the subject in your e-mail application.

Only qualified candidates should apply and only those who have been short listed will be contacted.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 18 June 2010
Applications received after this date will not be considered.