DESCRIZIONE AZIENDA

We support people in overcoming emergencies and we strive to guarantee that everyone can have a decent and dignified life as well as opportunities and a better future. We work in more than 20 countries around the world, including in Italy, with more than 166 emergency, humanitarian aid and development projects. Our activities mainly involve women, girls and young people, actors of change in every community for a fairer and more inclusive world.
We operate in several natural and man-made crisis in various regions of the world. The emergency response is composed by multi-sectorial interventions comprising of WASH, EiE, CVA, Food Security, Protection, and others. We operate also in protracted crisis with provision of humanitarian aid through a prevention, emergency relief and rehabilitation approach. In the last 4 years we have strengthened the regions and the countries where we have been working, we have created new programs, developed new quality and compliance systems and now we need new people who want to join us to build the world we want in the coming years. We believe in a world where everyone has equal opportunities and rights and we work everyday to make it happens. Join us.

WORKING CONTEXT

WeWorld has been present in the West Bank since 1992 and in Gaza since 1997 with a dual development and humanitarian mandate seeking new solutions to a long-standing crisis. The organization has been active in the fields of WASH, Shelter, Protection, Economic Development, Health, and Education and is funded mainly by ECHO, the European Commission, UN agencies, the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation and other cooperation agencies. WeWorld in Palestine has 6 offices: a central office in Jerusalem and field offices in the Gaza Strip (2), Ramallah, Hebron and Tubas. Currently, WeWorld’s Emergency Team engaged in the Gaza response operates primarily from Amman, where the international team is based, with missions into the field as needed. There is also the possibility of temporary deployment to Cairo should the situation on the ground require such a logistical arrangement.
As a response to the current hostilities, WeWorld in Gaza is engaged in a multisectoral humanitarian intervention to support and address lifesaving needs of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP). The main sectors of intervention are WASH and Education, along with Shelter/NFI and Food Security for conflict-affected populations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

• An advanced university degree or equivalent in the field of Social or Political Science, Development Studies, International relations, Project Management
• Program Development knowledge
• Project Management Cycle knowledge
• Knowledge of main donors’ policy and procedures (UN Agencies, EuropeAid, Italian Cooperation)
• Valid and clean driving license
• Computer skills, in particular MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Project
• Fluent in English, both written and verbal

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years’ working experience with international NGOs in management of international cooperation projects funded by institutions and private donors, in emergency settings
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior management role in emergency response
• Experience representing a leading organization to donors, external partners and authorities
• Experience with networking, advocacy and coordination, including donor contact, fundraising and networking
• Extensive program development and project proposal writing experience
• Experience in budget management and multiple donor contract
• Experience in safety and Security Management

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to think strategically and conceptually and to translate these into concrete results
• Ability to identify, initiate and maintain good relationships with partner organizations, donors and national authorities including building professional relationships with senior decision-makers and influencers/leaders
• Proven organizational skills and ability to effectively manage multiple tasks while fostering quality, team spirit and positive working relationships with colleagues
• Strong interpersonal relationships and demonstrated ability to leverage business networks and partnerships for continued growth
• Ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the NGO values and ethical standards
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism
• Good communication, negotiation skills and sensitivity in dealing with local institutions on critical issues
• Cultural, gender, religion, and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Strong commitment to the Mission of WeWorld, genuine interest in the humanitarian aid sector

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous work experience in oPt
• Fluent in Italian and or Arabic, both written and verbal

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Head of Gaza Emergency Operations leads the Gaza Management Team, composed by program and operations staff, as well as support staff. S/He directs WeWorld programs for the Gaza Strip ensuring quality of the activities, from development through execution, including the oversight of support functions. Identifies programming opportunities and areas where the organization can demonstrate its value and relevance. The Head of Gaza Emergency Operations develops relations and represents the organization with donors, local and national governments, and partners, to maintain positive organizational profile, and is also responsible for the security management for Gaza operations and Jordan base.

REPRESENTATION, EXTERNAL RELATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

• In coordination with the Country Representative oPt (based in Ramallah), represents WeWorld and is responsible for relations with relevant authorities, donors, local and international partners, and all relevant stakeholders operating in Gaza Strip
• Participates in events around the Gaza crisis and speaks on behalf of WeWorld
• Responsible for the dissemination, implementation, compliance and monitoring of the application of WeWorld policies within Gaza operations
• Responsible for on-site dissemination and training, compliance with and monitoring the application of WeWorld Code of Ethics and Conduct and all internal policies for Gaza operations in coordination and with the support with HoSs
• Responsible for the analysis and assessment of risks present in Gaza mission, reporting regularly to the Country Representative
• Responsible for the safety and security of the organization’s people and assets in Gaza and Jordan, in line with WeWorld policy
• Responsible for establishing and adhering to WeWorld Security and Safety Plans in Gaza and Jordan in line with the organization’s relevant policy and procedures and updating it periodically in consultation with the Security Advisor under the supervision of the Country Representative
• Responsible for disseminating the WeWorld Security and Safety Plans and organizing security training and information to expatriate and local staff operating in Gaza mission