Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) Office in the occupied Palestinian territory serves as the principal technical adviser to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Established to strengthen health services, address public health issues, and promote health research, WHO also leads the humanitarian Health and Nutrition Cluster, coordinating assistance from international and local partners to the health sector. The organization employs approximately 45 staff members across its offices in the West Bank and Gaza, including both international and local professionals with expertise in various health-related fields. WHO collaborates with numerous partners, including United Nations agencies, donors, non-governmental organizations, universities, and the private sector, to support the Palestinian Authority in achieving its national health development goals and ensuring coordinated efforts among all stakeholders in the health sector.
Job Overview:
The logistics-officer" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Logistics Officer position is embedded within the WHO Health Operations Team, contributing to the Health Emergencies and Recovery Programme. This role is crucial in supporting WHO’s global mandate to assist countries in preventing, preparing for, detecting, responding to, and recovering from public health emergencies and disease outbreaks. The position operates in a complex, high-risk environment that demands strong operational leadership, strategic coordination, and adherence to international standards. In the occupied Palestinian territory, the programme focuses on ensuring sustained and equitable access to life-saving medical supplies, maintaining critical health operations despite severe access and movement constraints, and safeguarding the continuity of essential health services. This is achieved through the establishment and management of robust, compliant, and resilient supply chain and logistics systems. The logistics team in the Country Office, based in Jerusalem, plays a central role in enabling programme delivery across Gaza and the West Bank, overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations to ensure timely, efficient, and accountable delivery of medical commodities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Logistics Officer will ensure full compliance with WHO rules, regulations, and global supply chain standards by advising and leading comprehensive demand forecasting and supply planning processes. The officer will coordinate closely with UN partners, including WFP and the Logistics Cluster, to design and oversee end-to-end supply chain strategies that guarantee the timely, efficient, and accountable delivery of quality-assured medicines, equipment, and consumables in support of health emergency operations. As an expert advisor to the OSL Team Lead in Jerusalem, the officer will provide strategic oversight of importation and logistics processes, engaging with relevant authorities to facilitate customs clearance, reception, transportation, storage, and last-mile distribution of critical supplies to affected populations. The role includes designing and implementing policies and systems to strengthen the management of WHO warehouses and inventory systems, ensuring robust stock control, tracking, and reporting mechanisms. The officer will lead the planning and maintenance of operational stockpiles for emergency response, ensuring operational readiness and rapid deployment capacity. Additionally, the officer will oversee the strategic management of the WHO fleet, ensuring preventive maintenance and optimal utilization. Regular field missions and operational assessments will be conducted to evaluate supply chain performance and service delivery effectiveness, with timely reporting to the Incident Management System (IMS) team.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong background in logistics and supply chain management, with a proven ability to operate in complex and high-pressure environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. The role requires a high level of adaptability and flexibility, as well as a commitment to upholding WHO standards and protocols. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of international health regulations and logistics best practices, particularly in emergency contexts.
Educational Background:
A degree in logistics, supply chain management, public health, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees or certifications in logistics or supply chain management are highly desirable and will be considered an asset.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in logistics and supply chain management, particularly in humanitarian or emergency response settings. Experience working with international organizations, particularly within the UN system, is preferred. Proven experience in managing logistics operations in high-risk environments is essential.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable and will be considered an advantage. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the region may also be beneficial.
Additional Notes:
This is an International UN Volunteer (IUNV) assignment, and the selected candidate will be responsible for independently arranging accommodation and all related living needs. The contract is initially for six (6) months, with the possibility of extension based on funding availability, operational requirements, and satisfactory performance. The position includes a monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of USD 4429 to cover housing, utilities, and general living expenses, along with comprehensive life, health, and permanent disability insurance, which includes health coverage for up to three eligible dependents. An end-of-assignment exit allowance will be provided upon successful completion of the assignment.
The World Health Organization (WHO) Office in the occupied Palestinian territory serves as the principal technical adviser to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. Established to strengthen health services, address public health issues, and promote health research, WHO also leads the humanitarian Health and Nutrition Cluster, coordinating assistance from international and local partners to the health sector. The organization employs approximately 45 staff members across its offices in the West Bank and Gaza, including both international and local professionals with expertise in various health-related fields. WHO collaborates with numerous partners, including United Nations agencies, donors, non-governmental organizations, universities, and the private sector, to support the Palestinian Authority in achieving its national health development goals and ensuring coordinated efforts among all stakeholders in the health sector.
Job Overview:
The logistics-officer" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Logistics Officer position is embedded within the WHO Health Operations Team, contributing to the Health Emergencies and Recovery Programme. This role is crucial in supporting WHO’s global mandate to assist countries in preventing, preparing for, detecting, responding to, and recovering from public health emergencies and disease outbreaks. The position operates in a complex, high-risk environment that demands strong operational leadership, strategic coordination, and adherence to international standards. In the occupied Palestinian territory, the programme focuses on ensuring sustained and equitable access to life-saving medical supplies, maintaining critical health operations despite severe access and movement constraints, and safeguarding the continuity of essential health services. This is achieved through the establishment and management of robust, compliant, and resilient supply chain and logistics systems. The logistics team in the Country Office, based in Jerusalem, plays a central role in enabling programme delivery across Gaza and the West Bank, overseeing end-to-end supply chain operations to ensure timely, efficient, and accountable delivery of medical commodities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Logistics Officer will ensure full compliance with WHO rules, regulations, and global supply chain standards by advising and leading comprehensive demand forecasting and supply planning processes. The officer will coordinate closely with UN partners, including WFP and the Logistics Cluster, to design and oversee end-to-end supply chain strategies that guarantee the timely, efficient, and accountable delivery of quality-assured medicines, equipment, and consumables in support of health emergency operations. As an expert advisor to the OSL Team Lead in Jerusalem, the officer will provide strategic oversight of importation and logistics processes, engaging with relevant authorities to facilitate customs clearance, reception, transportation, storage, and last-mile distribution of critical supplies to affected populations. The role includes designing and implementing policies and systems to strengthen the management of WHO warehouses and inventory systems, ensuring robust stock control, tracking, and reporting mechanisms. The officer will lead the planning and maintenance of operational stockpiles for emergency response, ensuring operational readiness and rapid deployment capacity. Additionally, the officer will oversee the strategic management of the WHO fleet, ensuring preventive maintenance and optimal utilization. Regular field missions and operational assessments will be conducted to evaluate supply chain performance and service delivery effectiveness, with timely reporting to the Incident Management System (IMS) team.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a strong background in logistics and supply chain management, with a proven ability to operate in complex and high-pressure environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. The role requires a high level of adaptability and flexibility, as well as a commitment to upholding WHO standards and protocols. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of international health regulations and logistics best practices, particularly in emergency contexts.
Educational Background:
A degree in logistics, supply chain management, public health, or a related field is required. Advanced degrees or certifications in logistics or supply chain management are highly desirable and will be considered an asset.
Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in logistics and supply chain management, particularly in humanitarian or emergency response settings. Experience working with international organizations, particularly within the UN system, is preferred. Proven experience in managing logistics operations in high-risk environments is essential.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable and will be considered an advantage. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the region may also be beneficial.
Additional Notes:
This is an International UN Volunteer (IUNV) assignment, and the selected candidate will be responsible for independently arranging accommodation and all related living needs. The contract is initially for six (6) months, with the possibility of extension based on funding availability, operational requirements, and satisfactory performance. The position includes a monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of USD 4429 to cover housing, utilities, and general living expenses, along with comprehensive life, health, and permanent disability insurance, which includes health coverage for up to three eligible dependents. An end-of-assignment exit allowance will be provided upon successful completion of the assignment.
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