Job Summary

The primary roles and responsibilities of the Head of Field Operations Unit include: supporting the implementation of UNFPA mandate issues, in particular RH and GBV needs for the area, also Humanitarian Needs Overview  in Deir ezzor governorate and the surrounding areas, including: AL-Rekkah, Hasakeh;  to develop and maintain partnerships with State/local authorities, UN system organizations, multi and bilateral international development agencies, civil society and local communities, and ensure availability of efficient and effective operations management services.

Education: 

Advanced degree in social work or other social sciences, public health, community health, international relations, international law, human rights or related field;

Knowledge and Experience:

 A minimum of 5 years of experience in social sciences and program management, experience in reproductive health   gender issues is an asset and their application in international humanitarian or development settings;

Experience in humanitarian coordination;

Knowledge of thehumanitarian reform process and roles/responsibilities of humanitarian actors;

Demonstrable knowledge of reproductive health issues and/or protection issues in humanitarian settings, and of humanitarian emergency operations and roles/responsibilities of humanitarian actors;

 Experience in program management;