National UN Volunteer: Field Support Assistant

ملاحظة هامة : للتقدم لهذه الوظيفة يجب اولا تعبئة النموذج الخاص بالمؤسسة ومن ثم ارساله مع السيرة الذاتية /لتحميل النموذج الخاص يرجى الضغط هنا (تموذج طلب التوظيف )  

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 Associate will perform as part of the Field Coordination Unit (FCU) team in the Southern area of the West Bank (Hebron and Bethlehem) 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 Hebron and Bethlehem areas
Computer Skills: MS Word, MS. Excel
Prior experience with international organizations is an asset
Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply

How to apply:
All applicants are requested to email the completed United Nations Personal History form (UN P11) in English to email address: [email protected].
It should be appreciated your stating your full name and the exact job title as the subject in your
email application.

CLOSING DATE OF APPLICATIONS: 11 December 2009