Programme Specialist – Gaza Early Recovery

About the role

The United Nations Development Programme is seeking a Programme Specialist to support the Gaza Early Recovery, Reconstruction and Resilience Programme (GERP). The role will contribute to restoring essential services, reviving livelihoods and strengthening governance in a post‑conflict environment.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor large‑scale debris removal and infrastructure reconstruction activities.
• Support inclusive economic recovery initiatives, including livelihood restoration and private‑sector engagement.
• Facilitate governance and social‑cohesion components, linking humanitarian relief with long‑term development pathways.
• Prepare and present progress reports, ensuring alignment with UNDP standards and donor requirements.
• Collaborate with UN agencies, civil‑society organisations and the private sector to foster integrated solutions.

Required profile

• Proven experience in post‑conflict recovery, reconstruction or early‑recovery programmes.
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian‑development nexus in the occupied Palestinian territory.
• Ability to work in a high‑pressure, rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills.

Required skills

• Project management and coordination.
• Monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Stakeholder analysis and partnership building.
• Knowledge of infrastructure reconstruction and livelihood programmes.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact recovery effort in Gaza.
• Collaboration with a diverse network of UN agencies and development partners.