DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS20 July 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Israel Time (Jerusalem)
WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.
ABOUT WFP
The World Food Programme is the worldโs largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.
At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.
To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.
WHY JOIN WFP?
WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).
Job Title: Programme Assistant- GIS
Grade: SC5
Type of contract: Service Contract
Duration: 12 Months
Renewal of contract: Subject to WFP needs, staff performance and the availability of funds
Duty Station: East Jerusalem
This vacancy announcement is for Palestinian nationals.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP, through its dual mandate in humanitarian and development, provides life-saving food assistance to the most vulnerable and food insecure non-refugee Palestinians and works to safeguard livelihoods, build resilience, and reconstitute food systems in vulnerable areas. WFP also lends its technical expertise to support national institutions by strengthening their capacities in responding to shocks and building an inclusive social safety net.
To further strengthen the humanitarian-development-peace nexus, WFP is providing climate-smart agricultural assets such as hydroponics and wicking beds to households to increase their calorie intake and enable them to generate income. WFP also scaled up its resilience-building activities to include greenhouses, vegetable farms, sheep, poultry, and technical and vocational trainings for youth and people with disabilities. These projects reduce peopleโs vulnerability to external shocks, serve as a safety net, and support livelihoods.
In response to the urgent needs of Palestine, where protracted conflict and economic stagnation have led to widespread food insecurity, WFP delivers life-saving food assistance to the most vulnerable non-refugee Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. To address the ongoing crisis, WFP also focuses on strengthening livelihoods through resilience-building projects such as climate-smart agriculture and vocational training. Additionally, WFP supports national institutions by enhancing their capacity to respond to shocks and build inclusive social safety nets. By extending its systems to humanitarian and development partners, WFP contributes to broader efforts within the humanitarian-development-peace nexus.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT:
The context in the West Bank and Gaza has changed significantly due to the ongoing conflict, affecting food security and the food supply chain across different geographical locations. For instance, the Northern Governorate of Gaza is under a strict siege, resulting in severe food insecurity that is distinct from other areas in the Gaza Strip. This situation creates significant challenges in food availability and accessibility, impacting the food security status of the population and WFP operations differently across various locations.
The need to demonstrate the linkages between food security indicators, food supply data, and WFP operations data across these different locations has become critical. This integration is essential to enable knowledge-based planning and decision-making and to model food security determinants and test different scenarios for their implications on food security.
The Geographical Information System (GIS) Unit within VAM is continuously gathering data and updating georeferenced information to ensure that WFP is ready to create detailed cartography as well as spatial analyses of the areas of interest in order to support humanitarian emergency response.
The GIS Assistant will be responsible for integrating food security outcome indicators data and food supply chain data into geographic maps for Gaza and the West Bank. This role aims to enhance WFP's capacity to conduct spatial risk analysis, develop GIS models and projections, and automate related processes. The GIS Assistant will also integrate maps used in IPC (Integrated Food Security Phase Classification) analyses to provide a comprehensive view of food security in Gaza.
Main duties and responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Head of VAM Unit, working under the direct supervision of the National VAM Officer and collaborating with all colleagues within the VAM Unit, the Programme Assistant will mainly be in charge of managing the production of maps and related data layers and will have the following specific duties and responsibilities:
Key responsibilities:
- Collect relevant data, map layers and update georeferenced information from different sources including gathering of GPS coordinates from the field to ensure that WFP is ready to create detailed cartography as well as spatial analyses of the areas of interest to support humanitarian response in Palestine, whenever required.
- Consolidate spatial data with food insecurity, nutrition and vulnerability by integrating primary food security data with other sources of secondary at national, governorates and lowest admin units.
- Conduct spatial data analysis on food security and nutrition, data collection and map production according to UN cartographic standards, and prepare reports, as required. Maintain and expand the data repository and related metadata.
- Maintain and manage the GIS database for RAM Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI).
- Work with data to create themes and layers for use in GIS.
- Ensure the data relevancy and accuracy at the field through consistent checkup and revision.
- Support the development of geo-referenced map layers and databases.
- Produce relevant maps such as base/admin maps, logistical, operational, security, supply chain, food security and nutrition as well as other socio-economic maps and regularly update them.
- Assist in food security analysis, preparations of reports, maps, dashboards and webmaps
- Collaborate with clients (Internal and External) to identify GIS needs and develop appropriate GIS products.
- Advocate for data and mapping standards.
- Assist the National VAM Officer in the response and prioritization of requests for map products and services.
- Properly manage the development, quality control and reproduction of mapping products in appropriate formats for clients.
- Support Cartographic map production, when needed.
- Perform others related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:
Education:
Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. (University degree in geography, sociology, economics, statistics, agriculture, geography, nutrition, rural development and or similar relevant discipline is preferable)
Experience:
5 years of progressively responsible experience in GIS, food security, vulnerability analysis or a closely related area, such as food security or early warning.
Desired Experiences:
- Knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Desktop/ ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and other commercial and open-source geospatial packages.
- Proficient in geospatial analysis models is essential; experience with Google Earth Engine (GEE) is desirable.
- Proficiency with Spatial Data Engine (SDE), geodatabase design, and geodatabase management.
- Proficiency with developing web-mapping applications using ArcGIS Online (AGOL)/ArcGIS Enterprise and other web mapping is essential.
- Strong knowledge of food security and data collection/processing, analysis techniques typically associated with it, technical report writing and cartography/mapping skills. Advanced computer skills in GIS mapping software/ARCGIS/ESRI, MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Access database, SPSS and Tableau is highly desirable.
Language:
Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.
Travel:
Willing and able to travel extensively and on short notice.
**Please add a table to the 1st page of your CV with the following information;
-Place of Residency
-Company/ Organization Name
-Position Title
-Date from-to
- Any application without this table may result of disqualify your application.
** Note: All candidates are requested to fill out their application completely and correctly: to provide full and correct years of experience and obtained educational degree/s, in Workday platform; in the requested fields, in addition to attach the updated and correct CV in English. Any incomplete application will not be considered.
**The Service Contract (SC) is a decentralized contracting instrument refer to specific guidelines provided and updated by HQ Policy team. It is a flexible contract modality use only by WFP Country Offices. The remuneration of SC holders is based on services satisfactorily provided in accordance with the Terms of Reference under the SC. Remuneration is made on a monthly basis and may include a sum for pension purposes, as described in Manual Section III.7.6.5.
The SC holders are covered under the safety and security measures implemented by the COs and RBs and must comply with the relevant security instructions under the Security Plan.
Following is brief guidance on the contract modality entitlement:
Contract Type: Service Contract
Grade Level: 5
Duty Station: Palestine Country Office
Job Title: Programme Assistant- GIS โ based in East Jerusalem
Duration: 12 months
Required years of relevant experience: 5 years and more
Remuneration (Monthly): As per SC Salary scale
Health coverage: Under CIGNA- co-cost sharing
Social Insurance: 8.33% monthly added to the net base salary
Renewal of contract: Subject to WFP needs, staff performance and the availability of funds
Annual leave: 2.5 days per month
Sick Leave: 2 Days per month
Taxes: Remuneration under SC is not exempt from national or local taxation
Medical Clearance: Required
Eligibility to apply: National resident or having a valid visa/ permit to live and to work in Palestine
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
WFP Leadership Framework guides to the common standards of behavior that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission.
Click here to access WFP Leadership Framework
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: global.inclusion@wfp.org
NO FEE DISCLAIMER
The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
- Any application without this table may result of disqualify your application.