Local Access and Liaison Officer Assistant

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy/Acting ASU Coordinator, the Local Access and Liaison Officer Assistant – Rotations, provides support to the Humanitarian Rotations Team with the ASU People and performs other duties as needed.

Functional Responsibilities:

Purpose and Scope of Assignment 

Reporting directly to the Deputy Coordinator, the Local Access and Liaison Officer Assistant – Rotations,  will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following functions and responsibilities: 

• Assist the ASU Team in compiling lists of personnel rotating in and out of Gaza
• Facilitating the rotation on the day it takes place
• Driving from Jerusalem to Allenby/Kerem Shalom and back
• Meeting the incoming/outgoing teams and checking them off against the list
• Leasing with the relevant Israeli, Jordanian and Palestinian authorities to ensure the smooth running of the convoy.
• Escorting the convoy/bus between Allenby and Kerem Shalom (KS)
• Reporting on the progress of the movement at regular intervals by phone
• Providing a short-written summary after each rotation with the final list of those that rotated, challenges, successes.
• Travel to Amman to spend the night there to welcome the incoming Teams and facilitate their movement to and through Allenby the following morning.

Office and other Support:

• Support with administrative vehicle-related issues
• Support with other administrative issues

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Secondary school is required. A first-level university degree is desirable and can substitute some years of experience, preferably in Political or Social Science, International Relations, or other relevant discipline
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and the Internet are required.

Work Experience :

• 5 years ( or less, depending on your academic credentials)  of proven experience working in complex security and emergency situations and ideally exposure to humanitarian access requirements.
• Previous experience working for the United Nations or International Organization is desirable;
• Relevant work experience gained while serving in the development and humanitarian fields is a distinct advantage.
• Valid Driving License essential and able to drive anywhere in Israel and the oPt.

Other Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated willingness and competence to travel to the field on a daily basis;
• Knowledge of security management and/or crisis management are desirable skills;
• Data maintenance and reporting skills.

Languages:

• Fluency in both written and verbal English and Arabic is required.
• Intermediate written and verbal Hebrew skills are desirable.

Source: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=28784#1