Emergency Specialist (Emergency Response)

TL;DR

Emergency Specialist (Emergency Response): Establishing and implementing emergency preparedness and response in the Gaza Field Office with an accent on the survival and well-being of children and mothers. Focus on developing contingency plans, coordinating rapid assessments, and managing emergency humanitarian projects.

Location: Duty Station: Gaza, State of Palestine. Visa and work authorization will not be provided for this position.

Company

hirify.global is a global organization dedicated to saving children's lives, defending their rights, and helping them fulfill their potential.

What you will do

• Develop and update sub-national contingency plans and establish early warning mechanisms.
• Coordinate the management of emergency preparedness and response, ensuring sectoral compliance and financial resource allocation.
• Conduct rapid assessments of crises to determine immediate needs and corporate priorities for children and mothers.
• Manage the timely delivery of emergency assistance and procurement of essential supplies.
• Maintain strategic coordination and liaison with local authorities, UN agencies, and NGOs.
• Mainstream disaster prevention, mitigation, and response strategies into country office workplans.

Requirements

• Master's degree in social sciences, public administration, international law, public health, or related fields.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in programme/project development, implementation, and monitoring.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
• Must possess valid work authorization for the State of Palestine (no visa facilitation provided).
• Technical expertise in emergency preparedness and response.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).
• Specialized training or experience in emergency response management.
• Experience in fragile settings, humanitarian contexts, or utilizing the cluster approach.
• Knowledge of international humanitarian law and security operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Inclusive work environment committed to diversity, equity, and gender equality.
• Practical support including paid parental leave and breastfeeding breaks.
• Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities during employment and recruitment.