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357 - Access Coordination Assistant - Gaza

Application Type : External Vacancy
Job ID/Title : 357 - Access Coordination Assistant
Category : Administration/Operations
Brand : UNDP
Post Level : SB3/1
Application Deadline : 03-Sep-10
Duty Station : Gaza
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Number :
(for 100 Series Contracts)
Languages Required :
 Arabic, English,
Starting Date :
(date when the selected canditate is expected to start)
Duration of Initial Contract : One year
Expected Duration of Assignment : One year subject to extension
Background:
Upon the Israeli cabinet decision to ease the blockade on the Gaza Strip and permit the construction materials to enter the Gaza Strip for the international organizations’ projects and to be controlled by these organizations, UNDP has rented a storage facility at Karni Industrial Area to be used for the construction materials of its construction projects in the Gaza Strip before sending these materials to the Project site. The Duty Station of the Access Coordination Assistant will be UNDP Gaza Office, and the work place will be Karni Crossing, while the incumbent will be reporting to the UNDP National Access Coordinator
Description of Responsibilities:
·         Provide support to the National Access Coordinator at the Palestinian side if the Crossing Points on the borders between Gaza Strip and Israel.
·         Coordinate with Project Engineers on the materials checking and handling progress, and the materials transport to the project sites.
·         Escort the construction materials entering the Gaza Strip until their arrival to the Project sites or storage facility.
·         Verify that the loaded materials on the trucks are matching the materials entered the crossing points and double check the supporting documents of all shipment.
·         Communicate with the private contractors on materials shipments entering the Gaza Strip for the use of UNDP implemented projects.
·         Contact the Security Guards Supervisors and the Storage Manager on the materials to be transferred from the crossing point to the storage facility.
·         Perform other related duties as required.
Impact of Results
 
 
The key results of the post strengthen UNDP/PAPP’s contribution to the Access Coordination efforts in Gaza.
Competencies :
Corporate Competencies:
-       Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
-       Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
-       Treats all people fairly without favoritism
 
Functional Competencies:
 
Development and Operational Effectiveness
-       Ability to perform a variety of standard tasks related to Results Management, including screening and collecting of programme/ project documentation, project data entering, preparation of revisions, filing, provision of information
Leadership and self-management
-        Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
-        Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
-        Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Knowledge Management and Learning
-       Shares knowledge and experience
 Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Qualifications :
Education
A High School diploma, BA in Business administration, management, or other relevant field is an asset.
 
·         Experience At least 3 years of progressive experience including at least two years in the field of shipping, distribution management, store management, or operations.
·         Excellent computer use (Word, Excel and Access).
·         Valid driving license.
Language Requirements
Fluency in both of the English and Arabic languages both spoken and written. Good knowledge of Hebrew is an asset.
“ UNDP/PAPP is an equal opportunity employer: applications from men and women will be considered equally”
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