Economic Resilience Coordinator

Host entity: UNDP PAPP

Volunteer type: National

Areas of expertise: Community development, Economics, poverty reduction, livelihoods, Finance, accounting

Application deadline: 13/09/2026

Mission and objectives

UNDP’s Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People (PAPP) derives its mandate from the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 33/147 of 20 December 1978. Called upon by United Nations Member States in that year, UNDP was requested “to improve the economic and social conditions of the Palestinian people by identifying their social and economic needs and by establishing concrete projects to that end”. UNDP/PAPP is a responsive development agency that works together with the Palestinian people to fulfil their aspiration for sustainable human development based on self-determination, equality and freedom.

Assignment context

This UNV assignment is part of UNDP/PAPP’s Economic Resilience Programme (MASARAT), which adopts a holistic and integrated approach towards strengthening micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) at the firm, value chain, and systems levels, while building human capital through employer-led skills enhancement and job placement pathways. The programme is designed to support the recovery and resilience of MSMEs by unlocking their potential in both local and export markets, while addressing structural barriers within the enabling environment.

Anchored in a market systems approach, MASARAT promotes transformational change and fosters the adoption of innovative and sustainable economic models that position Palestinian MSMEs to become more resilient competitive and growth oriented. By doing so, the MASARAT contributes to the emergence of a more inclusive, diverse, and resilient economy and livelihoods in the West Bank.

To this end, MASARAT works to improve MSMEs’ access to tailored technical and financial support services, while also enhancing their ability to diversify markets and build stronger linkages across value chains in high-potential sectors. At the ecosystem level, MASARAT focuses on strengthening the institutional and operational capacities of business associations, government institutions, and private sector support organizations to develop and deliver collective solutions, high-quality services, and inclusive financing mechanisms. MASARAT also fosters constructive dialogue between public and private sector stakeholders to identify and respond to emerging challenges, creating a more responsive and enabling business environment.

Task description

Scope of Work :

The Economic Resilience Coordinator will provide hands-on support to programme implementation, partner capacity development, field monitoring, adaptive learning and visibility. The Coordinator will maintain close engagement with implementing partners, supported businesses and other stakeholders, serving as a practical link between implementation on the ground and programme management. The role will generate field-based evidence and insights to strengthen the quality, coherence and responsiveness of MASARAT interventions.
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Project Manager or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Economic Resilience Coordinator will:


1. Field implementation and partner engagement

Maintain regular field presence and close engagement with implementing partners, businesses, beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders.

Follow up on agreed activities, milestones and actions, and identify implementation delays, bottlenecks and emerging risks.

Provide practical coaching to partners on implementation planning, beneficiary tracking, monitoring, documentation and reporting.

Assist partners in addressing implementation challenges and applying agreed corrective actions or programme adjustments, and escalate issues requiring managerial, contractual or operational decisions to the Project Manager.


2. Monitoring, adaptive learning and programme coherence

Conduct regular field monitoring and verification through site visits, interviews, beneficiary engagement and review of partner records.

Review partner progress reports, knowledge products, data and supporting evidence informing programme planning, implementation and results framework.

Maintain implementation, beneficiary and results-tracking tools and organize relevant monitoring evidence in collaboration with implementing partners.

Identify and document intended and unintended outcomes, including changes in business practices, institutional capacities, market relationships and access to economic opportunities.

Develop practical recommendations for adapting activities, strengthening partner support or introducing complementary interventions within the approved programme framework.

Identify opportunities to strengthen linkages and synergies across employability, MSME development, value chains and enabling-environment interventions.

Facilitate outcome-harvesting and reflection exercises and prepare outcome statements, case studies and learning pieces.


3. Programme implementation, coordination and visibility support

Provide the Project Manager with regular, concise updates on implementation progress, partner follow-up, field findings and emerging opportunities.

Maintain action trackers and prepare implementation summaries, meeting records, briefings and presentations required for programme follow-up and engagement with stakeholders including MASARAT technical advisory committee and Steering Committee.

Facilitate operational coordination among implementing partners and follow up on agreed actions.

Identify programme activities, results and beneficiary experiences with communication potential and coordinate their documentation with partners.

In coordination with implementing partners, support in providing substantive inputs, stories and results evidence to the UNDP Communications team in line with programme and donor visibility requirements.

Coordinate, as required, with other relevant UNDP/PAPP teams, including Communications, Results-Based Management, Operations and Gender.


4. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Project Manager, in line with the scope and objectives of the assignment.


Institutional Arrangement

The UNV Economic Resilience Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the MASARAT Project Manager and the overall oversight of the Programme Analyst for Inclusive Economic Opportunities at UNDP/PAPP. The position requires regular field presence and close engagement with implementing partners and programme stakeholders.

Skills and experience

At least 3 years of professional work experience, at the national and/or international level, in implementation and monitoring of employment, MSME development, livelihoods, or other relevant programmes; experience with international NGOs is an asset;

Practical experience or engagement in at least two of the following areas: business development services to MSMEs value-chain or sector development, market access and trade, business enabling environment, employment and skills development, business innovation, digitalization, or institutional capacity development, women’s economic empowerment or monitoring and evaluation of MSME development programmes;

Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; demonstrated ability to coordinate and work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including government institutions, private sector organizations, development partners and civil society organizations;

Experience in field monitoring, results tracking, data collection and verification;

Good understanding of the Palestinian private sector and MSME operating environment, including key constraints affecting businesses and employment in the West Bank.

Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;

Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive;

Have affinity with or interest in inclusive economic development and community-based economic resilience, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Competencies and values

Accountability

Adaptability and flexibility

Creativity

Judgement and decision-making

Planning and organising

Professionalism

Self-management

Living conditions

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. This position is based in Ramallah, State of Palestine. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan. National UN Volunteers are expected to be culturally sensitive and adjust to the prevailing culture and traditions.


Conditions of Service for national UN Volunteers


The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance ILS 7221 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents - except for UN Community Volunteers), as well as final repatriation (if applicable). You can check full entitlements at https://app.unv.org/calculator .


Furthermore, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, a Well-Being Differential (WBD) will be provided monthly.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.