Gaza Coordinator

Mandated by Security Council Resolution 2720 (2023), the UN2720 Mechanism for Gaza verifies the humanitarian nature of aid consignments for Gaza, streamlines and accelerates delivery, and confirms that aid reaches its civilian destination. At the request of the UN Secretary-General, UNOPS designed, set up, and manages the UN2720 Mechanism under the leadership of the Deputy Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process/Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator. 

The position involves managing and coordinating the operations of the UN2720 Mechanism for Gaza within a respective Area of Responsibility, ensuring efficient aid verification, delivery, and stakeholder coordination under the guidance of the Senior Project Manager.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, the Coordinator will be responsible for managing and coordinating the work of the 2720 Mechanism within their respective Area of Responsibility (AoR). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

• Provides effective and timely planning, oversight, management, and coordination of 2720 Mechanism operations in AoR.

• Coordinates the processing of humanitarian aid notifications through the UN 2720 Mechanism, assigns requests to and supervises all activities of relevant UN2720 Monitors (hereafter Monitors). 

• Manages and coordinates the daily workflow of Monitors, including supervising  the desk review process, cargo tracking, and cargo monitoring, and facilitates the coordination of the inspection process in the relevant duty station.

• Provides oversight and direction on procedures relating to the document review process, database management and all other relevant 2720 Mechanism procedures, as required.

• Acts as the focal point for relevant entities, including customs and security actors, in operational planning and project implementation.

• Coordinates activities of the 2720 Mechanism with UN agencies and other humanitarian organisations, in addition to donor representatives, government authorities and, where relevant, commercial entities.

• Ensures comprehensive information sharing with the Senior Project Manager and the relevant stakeholders.

• Coordinates and is responsible for, in coordination with the reporting team, operational reports covering the  activities of the project.

• Plans and coordinates delivery of all relevant training activities for the UN2720 team in the relevant duty station.

• Maintains a comprehensive database and schedule of incoming and outgoing shipments for Gaza in coordination with the Monitors, humanitarian actors and relevant government authorities.

• Keeps abreast of the relevant political, operational, and security developments as relating to the 2720 Mechanism, humanitarian aid flow to Gaza, and the overall situation in the Middle East. 

• Conducts other activities as requested by the Senior Project Manager.

Successful candidates may be required to travel to non-family duty stations at short notice and acceptance of the position carries the expectation to deploy at short notice

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)) preferably in International Relations, Political Science, Law, Business  or related fields with 9 years of relevant experience OR

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in any of the above or related fields with 7 years of relevant experience is required

• Technical/Professional License with 8 years of relevant experience

• Technical/Professional Diploma with 11 years of relevant experience

Required

• 9 years or less * depending on academic accredentials) of relevant experience in humanitarian coordination, humanitarian programmes or a related field.

• At least two (02) years of the total experience in the management of teams in an international context is required.

• Previous experience of at least one (01) year in a post-conflict or multi-cultural environment is required.

• Previous experience in liaising with Member States and donors is required.

Desired

• Previous experience in briefing senior UN leaders and Member States on a humanitarian context is preferred.
  
  

• Previous experience in coordinating complex operations in conflict or post-conflict zones is preferred.

• Previous experience in coordinating cross-border operations in an international or humanitarian context is highly desirable.

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. 
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. 
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments. 
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.
  

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here. 
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• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda. 
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.