Asy Deputy Coordinator (Goods)

The implementation of the GRM is facilitated by the Access Support Unit (ASU) which also facilitates the movement of humanitarian and development community personnel. The ASY-(Goods) team is located in Gaza and monitors the supply chain of dual-use materials. This team, consists of engineers, quantity surveyors, stock monitors, knowledge management and IT experts. , Monitoring and facilitation is managed through the Gaza Reconstruction and Materials Monitoring System (GRAMMS), which is an online tool to monitor the request, flow and use of dual-use materials. The unit is also responsible for conducting site visits to potential vendors, contractors, concrete processing plants and projects to monitor the flow and use of dual use materials as required by the GRM and report these visits.

Under the direct supervision of the ASU Coordinator and the overall guidance and supervision of the UNOPS Head of Programme and UNSCO as Project Executive, the ASY Deputy Coordinator (Goods) is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the ASU (Goods) and is expected to meet and exceed the indicated ASU performance and delivery goals

The ASY Deputy Coordinator (Goods) at this level will be responsible for managing a complex and high risk ASU component related to the GRM. The success of this component relies on a number of external stakeholders and suppliers requiring the ASY Deputy Coordinator (Goods) to conduct regular and sensitive engagement in coordination with UNSCO ; supervise a large team and work to firm deadlines. Under the direct supervision of the ASU coordinator and guidance from the UNOPS Head of Programme and UNSCO, the ASY Deputy Coordinator (Goods) will be responsible for the component cycle related aspects. S/he must be able to apply,

Education:

• Advanced University Degree preferably in Social & Economic Sciences, Project Management, Business Administration, International Relations, Political/Security/Development Studies, Public Administration, Anthropology, Law or other relevant discipline.

• University Degree (bachelor’s degree / first level) with a combination of 2 additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

• PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification or PMP – Preferred

Experience:

• Five years (or more based on academic credentials) of progressive experience in project development and management, economic and social development, aid coordination or a related field with focus on monitoring, reporting, development and coordination in either public or private sector organizations is required.

• Experience participating in inter-agency coordination mechanisms at the local or national level is desirable.
• Proven experience of managing large teams in complex / humanitarian environments is required.

• Experience in managing politically sensitive projects and handling confidential information is desirable

• Experience working in the occupied Palestinian territory is desirable.

• Evidence of coordination and implementation of projects is a strong advantage

• Experience working in areas of international development, preferably with the United Nations and/ or International NGOs and donors is a strong asset

• An in-depth understanding and familiarity of the development issues in Gaza is a strong advantage.

Language Requirements:

Spoken and written fluency in in English; knowledge of Arabic is a strong advantage