Emergency Response Field Officer, Gaza At HEKS/EPER

HEKS/EPER pursues the vision of a just world where the dignity of everyone is respected, peace reigns and the natural environment is conserved. In the framework of the 2030 Agenda, we work in the four thematic priority areas of “Climate justice”, “Right to land and food”, “Flight and migration”, and “Inclusion”. HEKS/EPER also provides humanitarian aid for people affected by natural disasters and armed conflicts. The goal is to induce change at the social, economic and political levels. HEKS/EPER helps improve the living conditions of people in Switzerland and around the world, claims their rights, and to this end, mobilizes and raises awareness on the part of society, policy-makers, business and churches.

The Emergency Response Field Officer is a critical member of the humanitarian aid team responsible for the effective implementation, coordination, and monitoring of humanitarian projects in the field. This role involves working closely with local communities, partners, and stakeholders to ensure the delivery oftimely and quality assistance.

With immediate effect or by arrangement we are looking for an experienced person as

Emergency Response Field Officer, GazaYour main responsibilities:

• Supervise the day-to-activities of assigned humanitarian projects in accordance with project plans and objectives with partner organizations.
• Ensure that partner project activities are carried out efficietly, effectively, and in compliance with humanitarian principles and standards.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with partners, communities, local leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough needs assessments in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to identify the secific needs and vulnerabilities.
• Support partners to coordinate logistics, including procurement, transportation, and distribution of relief items and materials. Ensuring proper storage and inventory management of project supplies and assets.
• Implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans to track partner project progress and outcomes. Including collecting and analyzing data, preparing reports, and providing timely feedback to improve project performance.
• Maintain awareness of the security situation in the field and ad heretosafety protocols and take necessary precautions to ensure the safety and security of project personnel and beneficiaries.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to field-based project staff and community volunteers and promote capacity building and skill development among local partners and beneficiaries.
• Collaboratewithotherhumanitarianorganizations,governmentagencies, and local partners to ensure a coordinated and effective response.
• Any other tasks assigned by the Country Director.

To be successful you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevantfield (e.g.,humanitarian studies,development, social sciences).
• Three years’ work experience in the NGO field
• Strong understanding of humanitarian principles, standards, and best practices.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Good in written and spoken English.
• Good analytical skills
• Good computer skills (MS Office)
• Key qualities: diligence, attention to detail, efficiency, team player, professionality, solution-oriented, as well as ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines, in complex environments.
• Good networkingand communication skills.
• Driving license with flexibility to conduct periodic partner monitoring trips to Gaza.

What you can expect from us:

• A national position with duty station in Gaza
• An opportunity to make a difference in this world
• An interesting and challenging position
• Duration 6 months (possible extension)