Coordination Specialist (Area of Responsibility)

United Nations Office for Project Services•East Jerusalem, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordination Specialist (Area of Responsibility) leads strategic coordination, planning, and programme development for mine action in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The role supports resource mobilization, donor engagement, advocacy, stakeholder relationships, and inter-agency collaboration. It provides technical and programme management support, promotes effective knowledge and document management, and may include people management. Mine action efforts must be gender-responsive, disability-inclusive, and aligned with humanitarian and UN strategic frameworks. Reporting directly to the Head of Project Unit (HPU), the incumbent coordinates mine action sector strategies and workplans, integrates mine action into humanitarian planning processes, supports donor-facing proposals and advocacy, and represents the mine action thematic Area of Responsibility/Sub-Cluster in relevant coordination forums. The role monitors implementation and sector information, applies technical standards, captures disaggregated data and community feedback, and supports coordination among UN entities, authorities, donors, partners, and mine action stakeholders. The position also contributes to inclusive workforce and team development, supports Mine Action Technical Working Group leads, and promotes compliance with UNOPS standards and obligations concerning gender equality, social inclusion, and prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. The position is based in East Jerusalem, is advertised at ICS 10 / IICA 2, and has a stated duration of six months.

Requirements

Advanced university degree (MA or equivalent) and five years of relevant experience, or a first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree or equivalent) and seven years of relevant experience.
Progressive experience in programme or project development or management in public- or private-sector organizations.
At least three years of Mine Action experience within the relevant experience.
Knowledge of at least two of the five core Mine Action pillars: Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE), Victim Assistance (VA), clearance, advocacy, or stockpile destruction.
Fluent English.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and/or experience applying GESI or DEI considerations in humanitarian coordination, planning, or data analysis.

Responsibilities

Coordinate development and implementation of the mine action sector strategy, aligning it with humanitarian, protection, UN, and national or regional frameworks.
Complement the Country Programme Strategy and link it with emergency and early recovery planning, ensuring alignment with capacities, budgets, delivery areas, and internal resources.
Coordinate planning with in-country and headquarters stakeholders, and support the mine action sector annual workplan.
Integrate mine action into humanitarian planning processes, including the HNO, HRP, Flash Appeals, early recovery planning, and inter-sectoral frameworks.
Ensure planning and programme development are GESI-responsive, encourage meaningful participation of underrepresented groups, and use gender-, age-, and disability-disaggregated data in prioritization and resource allocation.
Provide management with strategic advice on humanitarian coordination, cross-sector collaboration, analysis, programme priorities, advocacy, and operational decisions.
Monitor humanitarian and development trends, identify potential areas of intervention, and coordinate the design and formulation of new activities.
Coordinate concept notes, appeals, donor briefings, funding proposals, and resource mobilization initiatives; support ongoing donor dialogue on priorities, funding gaps, and achievements.
Prepare evidence-based advocacy messages and products, and develop monitoring mechanisms for coordinated humanitarian activities.
Coordinate information flow among implementation teams, donors, headquarters, and relevant UNOPS and UNMAS teams; support compliance with programme documents, funding agreements, and internal standards.
Prepare and edit analytical and summary reports, briefing notes, situation reports, meeting and visit summaries, and other management documents; track follow-up actions.
Maintain relationships with UN entities, international organizations, donors, governments, and mine action stakeholders to facilitate activities and improve programme relevance and quality.
Participate in and report on inter-agency, UN mission, donor, and intergovernmental coordination meetings, and support UN common planning and programming processes.
Lead technical coordination of the Mine Action thematic Area of Responsibility/Sub-Cluster under the Protection Cluster, including mine action components of the HNO and HRP.
Support implementation of the Humanitarian Programme Cycle and associated funding and monitoring mechanisms in collaboration with the UNMAS Geneva office.
Support MAoR communication strategies and the preparation and dissemination of public information products and communications content.
Prepare official meetings, events, briefings, and field visits, including talking points, briefing notes, presentations, and speeches for management and senior UN officials.
Coordinate with Protection Cluster Gender-Based Violence and Child Protection Areas of Responsibility and inter-agency PSEA networks to align mine action with protection priorities and referral pathways.
Lead humanitarian coordination for the mine action thematic area through regular coordination meetings and Technical Working Groups.
Monitor progress against workplans, identify implementation challenges, recommend corrective action, and promote consistent technical standards and information management processes.
Ensure sector monitoring and reporting capture sex-, age-, and disability-disaggregated data, including casualty and victim/survivor data, and use it to inform prioritization and reporting.
Monitor GESI integration against agreed workplans and share findings with the PSC GEDSI Advisor; support feedback mechanisms for affected communities and use their feedback to inform priorities.
Maintain programme files and records, apply relevant standards, tools, and templates, and document decisions and actions.
Identify and share best practices, lessons learned, and innovative approaches; contribute to risk and issue management, including GESI and PSEAH risks.
Where assigned, perform the programme team manager role; plan recruitment and workforce development, promote diversity and equitable representation, and foster an inclusive and respectful workplace.
Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop Mine Action Technical Working Group leads; support their nomination, onboarding, rotation, representation, and effective coordination.
Ensure personnel understand and comply with UNOPS policies and obligations concerning PSEA, harassment, discrimination, and reporting channels; report allegations or suspicions through established channels.
Carry out other related duties as requested by the supervisor.