393 - Access Coordination Assistant - Jerusalem

Application Type : External Vacancy
Job ID/Title : 393 - Access Coordination Assistant
Category : Other
Brand :
Post Level : SB 3/1
Application Deadline : 05-Apr-11
Duty Station : Jerusalem
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 : 6 months
Expected Duration of Assignment : 6 months subject to extension
Background:
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Special Representative (O) and the direct supervision of the Access Coordination Manager, the incumbent will undertake the following:
Description of Responsibilities:
·         Provide support to the Access Coordination Manager at the Israeli side Crossing Points.
·         Double check the supporting documents of all shipment, verify that the loaded materials on the trucks are matching the materials to enter the crossing points and.
·         Escort the construction materials entering the Gaza Strip until their arrival to the border entry point
·         Communicate with the access coordination team 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
·         Coordinate with Storage Manager on the materials’ checking, handling progress, and its transport to the project sites.
·         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. Two years in the field of shipping, distribution management, store management, or operations would be an advantage.
·         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.

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