Field Office Coordinator Palestine Gaza

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Field Office Coordinator is to support the day-to-day functions of the Area office within Gaza. This includes ensuring that policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to, and ensuring effective liaison between NRC and area-level stakeholders. 

Generic responsibilities 

These responsibilities shall be the same for all positions with the same title. The responsibilities shall be short and essential. Details belong in the Work and Development plan.

Support staff at the field office level, both program and support functions. 

Member of the Area Management Group (AMG).

Provide input on operational support to Area Strategy, and to coordinate and align operational support with program plans.

Ensure adherence to NRC policies, handbooks, procedures and SOPs/guidelines.

Ensure adherence to Security and Risk Management policy and procedures.

Coordinate and assist with budgets and costs for the field office’s shared costs and support functions.

Coordinate and cooperate with NRC stakeholders (government, UN, INGO/NGO/CBO) and relevant partners, according to strategy and plans.

Complete regular reports on functional responsibilities to the Area Manager.

Specific responsibilities 

The area Field coordinator hold functional responsibility for managing and safeguarding NRC’s external operating environment in Gaza, including regulatory compliance, authority engagement, UN systems, and access-related frameworks in support of uninterrupted programme delivery.

In coordination with the HAS team, provide timely and accurate analysis and updates to the Area Manager on the operational context, humanitarian needs, access constraints, and emerging trends.

Work closely with the Area Manager to maintain effective relationships and ensure compliance with the requirements of relevant local authorities and external stakeholders.

Prepare and submit authorities-related reports when requested by the Area Manager.

Monitor, analyse, and track procedural, regulatory, and administrative developments in Gaza, and provide regular summaries to support NRC Gaza’s compliance with UN systems and local authority requirements.

Facilitate and coordinate the administrative processes related to Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with UN agencies and other humanitarian partners, in coordination with the Area Manager and relevant NRC support functions.

Represent NRC in external meetings, coordination forums, and engagements requiring in-person participation, and provide structured feedback to the Area Management Team.

Participate in humanitarian coordination mechanisms with UN agencies, NGOs, and other key external stakeholders, under the guidance of the Area Manager.

Support the Area Manager in facilitating access to affected populations and managing relationships with relevant external stakeholders and other key interlocutors.

Coordinate internally to ensure timely, accurate responses to formal letters, inquiries, and requests from relevant entities concerning NRC’s operations and staff, in line with NRC guidance and approvals.

Ensure accurate translation, documentation, filing, and archiving of all official correspondence and meeting records with authorities, in accordance with NRC information-management and compliance standards.

Support and follow up on administrative processes related to entry authorizations and permits for international staff, in coordination with NRC HR, HAS, and the Area Manager.

Contribute to the development and annual review of the Gaza Area Security Risk Assessment.

Provide operational recommendations to improve the effectiveness, safety, and continuity of NRC area operations.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Area Manager.

Generic professional competencies: 

Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.

Experience from a leadership role

Experience from working in liaison roles

Ability to work independently. 

Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise

Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities 

Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal 

Bachelor's Degree

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

Knowledge of the context in Gaza 

Experience with similar positions in other organisations

What we Offer? 

You will be working in an international and diverse organization with a dynamic atmosphere. 

You will receive support and opportunities to expand your skills and enhance your expertise. 

You will be working in our Office in Gaza, Deir ElBalah. 

This position is Grade (07) Step (01). Salary & Benefits are based on Gaza Duty Station.

Reports to: Area Manager.

Recruiter: Recruitment Team.

Contract Duration: 6months renewable, based on the need of position, fund and performance.

E-mail: PS.Recruitment@nrc.no 

 If you are interested to apply for this position, please check the full Job Description: JD Field Office Coordinator_Gaza_V2 2HM.docx

Applications are only accepted if submitted through NRC website.

Applications won't be considered without a Resume and a Cover Letter in English. 

For more information about NRC's work in Palestine, please check: https://www.nrc.no/globalassets/pdf/fact-sheets/2024/factsheet-palestine-nrc_202405.pdf

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.