Head of Operations

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 29 July 2026-23 59-GMT 02 00 Israel Time 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. Type of Contract: Consultant. Unit: CST III. Division: Management. WFP Palestine. Duty Station: Gaza. Duration: 6 months. Responsibilities Oversee the Supply Chain and Programme functions of Gaza Operations to ensure effective delivery of WFP programs and activities. Build and maintain relationships with local government, civil societies, UN agencies and other partners in Gaza to reinforce WFP’s visibility. Act as Officer in Charge in the absence of the Emergency Coordinator, Head of Office. Develop and implement country strategies, policies and plans aligned with regional WFP and wider UN strategy. Hold accountability for effective management of operations and related resources within the strip. Provide coaching and support to Supply Chain and Programme staff as well as other functional units to enable effective performance. Deliver effective leadership to ensure the continued development of a cohesive and high‑performing team. Build cohesive and collaborative cross‑functional relationships to ensure a uniform approach to WFP’s programme delivery within Palestine. Maintain comprehensive and accurate operational reports on Gaza situations and performance for both internal and external audiences. Develop productive relationships with local partners to enable WFP to meet country goals. Support the Emergency Coordinator in planning and implementation of the operations work plan, including audit and compliance recommendations. Provide strategic direction, operational guidance and leadership for the implementation of the emergency response strategy in the affected area. Engage with local authorities and beneficiaries to ensure compliance with WFP policies and progress towards objectives. Ensure an equitable and inclusive workplace in line with the WFP diversity and inclusion framework. Deploy frequently to the field to monitor the humanitarian situation on the ground and ensure teams are adequately capacitated. Forge and nurture external partnerships to improve assistance packages. Develop and sustain liaison with local government authorities, international and local NGOs, civil societies, UN agencies, donors, beneficiaries and other partners and media engaged in food security. Ensure delivery modalities for in‑kind and cash transfer, including clearing the procurement plan for the emergency operation. Qualifications Advanced university degree in Economics, International Development, Social Sciences, or a related field; or first‑level university degree with additional years of related work experience and/or training courses. Proficient in English (required); intermediate proficiency in Arabic (desirable). Typically more than 10 years of experience, of which six are international, at senior level in large‑scale emergency operations with a background and interest in international humanitarian development. Extensive experience leading multicultural teams in complex contexts and improving performance. #J-18808-Ljbffr