WB Humanitarian Coordinator

Job Title

WB Humanitarian Coordinator

Do you want to fight for equality? Tackling inequality at its roots, together with colleagues, our partner organizations and activists in more than 90 countries? To change the systems behind it, once and for all!

Oxfam Novib stands behind the people who stand up for equality. Together, we fight for a world where everyone has equal opportunities, regardless of religion, ethnicity, sex, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. A world where everyone feels safe; where income gaps are shrinking instead of growing, where climate change is tackled firmly.

Equality is the common thread in our work, both internally and externally. We recognize that our team of colleagues can become even more diverse, and that only with a diverse team can we gain a broad perspective on the world. Therefore, we want to encourage everyone who is interested in applying. Our aim is to create an environment where colleagues feel welcome, and diversity is embraced and celebrated.

Our aim is to build a team that offers a rich variety of perspectives, enabling us to achieve an inclusive and inspiring work environment.

Apply and become part of Oxfam Novib!

Job description

Team Purpose

To act with poor people as a force for change in addressing the causes of poverty, suffering, and injustice, and alleviating their symptoms.

The Humanitarian Coordinator will carry out his/her tasks under the supervision of the Economic Justice Program in OPT and Matrix to the OPT Head of Response.

Job Purpose

The WB Humanitarian Coordinator is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of Oxfam’s humanitarian portfolio in the West Bank. This role ensures that humanitarian responses are timely, principled, and aligned with international standards and Oxfam’s humanitarian commitments. The Humanitarian Coordinator will oversee the delivery of humanitarian interventions, ensuring they are needs-based, conflict-sensitive, and uphold the core humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence.

Working closely with local partners, the Humanitarian Coordinator will monitor program implementation, support capacity strengthening, and ensure accountability to affected populations. This role also contributes to preparedness planning, emergency response coordination, and advocacy efforts to address the root causes of vulnerability and uphold the rights and dignity of crisis-affected communities.

ROLE REPORTS TO

Line Manager: Economic Justice Development Manager

Matrix Manager: OPT Head of Response

ROLES REPORTING TO THIS POST

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BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main responsibilities of the WB Humanitarian Coordinator will be as the following:

1. Strategic Humanitarian Leadership

Lead the design and implementation of Oxfam’s humanitarian response strategies and plans that are grounded in the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence.

Ensure that all humanitarian interventions are needs-based, rights-focused, and responsive to the evolving context in the West Bank.

Promote conflict-sensitive approaches and ensure alignment with Oxfam’s global humanitarian standards, approaches and commitments.

2. Program Oversight and Quality Assurance

Oversee the delivery of humanitarian programs with partners, ensuring timely, effective, and accountable implementation

Monitor program progress and impact, ensuring adherence to humanitarian standards such as Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS).

Lead the further humanitarian program development with partners and fundraising efforts for Oxfam’s humanitarian portfolio in the West Bank;

Lead Oxfam’s West Bank humanitarian program reporting to donors: coordinating, compiling and delivering high quality program and donor reports, in collaboration with partners and Oxfam colleagues. Together with the Gaza response team, ensure coherent reporting for Oxfam on humanitarian efforts across all OPT.

Lead internal and external humanitarian evaluations, ensuring lessons learned are integrated into future programming.

3. Partner Coordination and Capacity Strengthening

Build and maintain strong partnerships with local NGOs, community-based organizations, and other humanitarian actors Oxfam works with in the West Bank.

Provide technical support and capacity-strengthening to partners on humanitarian principles, protection, and accountability to affected populations, or topics based on their expressed needs.

Facilitate regular joint planning, monitoring, and learning processes with partners to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.

4. Humanitarian Preparedness and Response

Lead Oxfam’s humanitarian response/program efforts and potential scale up in the West Bank

Lead humanitarian preparedness efforts, including contingency planning, risk analysis, and early warning systems.

Coordinate rapid assessments and emergency responses in times of crisis, ensuring timely mobilization of resources and teams.

Ensure that humanitarian responses are inclusive, gender-sensitive, and prioritize the most vulnerable populations.

5. Advocacy, Coordination and Representation

Represent Oxfam in humanitarian coordination forums, clusters meeting, donor meetings, and policy dialogues at local and national levels; this includes the regular attendance of key coordination, cluster and working group meetings relevant to Oxfam’s humanitarian programme in the West Bank.

Based on evidence of Oxfam and our partners humanitarian program and insights in the West Bank, support the OPT influencing and communications team on advocacy related to principled humanitarian access, protection of civilians, the rights of affected communities, and communications efforts and outreach to key stakeholders such as donors and local authorities.

Contribute to policy development and public messaging that amplifies humanitarian needs and challenges in the West Bank.

6. Safeguarding and Accountability

Ensure that all humanitarian activities uphold Oxfam’s safeguarding policies and accountability frameworks.

Promote transparency, feedback mechanisms, and community engagement throughout the program cycle.

Address complaints and concerns from affected populations in a timely and respectful manner.

Other Responsibilities

Manage Oxfam’s risk

Be aware of and respond to sensitivities of operating within the national/regional context.

Be aware of Oxfam partnership principles and act accordingly when working and interacting with partners, working from the principle of complementary roles between Oxfam and partners.

Ensure close monitoring of identified program risk, and support frequently update risks register.

General

Eager and required to adhere to Oxfam’s principles and values (click here) as well as the promotion of gender justice, women & youth economic justice and women's rights (click here).

Understanding of and commitment to adhere to equity, diversity, gender, child safety and staff health and wellbeing principles.

CORE DIMENSIONS

Problems vary and include a combination of routine and some complex.

Work pattern is a mixture of reactive and project work.

Ability to analyze data and come up with specific commonalties and recommendations derived from the analysis.

Required to make sound judgements regularly within agreed processes.

Communication is largely with internal staff and partners, with representation towards donors or in coordination fora.

Analysis and communication of some complex information at a simple level is required to a wide audience to promote and influence.

Key Attributes

Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.

Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development and humanitarian work work.

Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Who are we looking for?

Essential Competencies

Accountability – Our purpose-driven, results-focused approach means we take responsibility for our actions and hold ourselves accountable. We believe that others should also be held accountable for their actions.

Empowerment – Our approach means that everyone involved with Oxfam, from our staff and supporters to people living in poverty, should feel they can make change happen.

Inclusiveness – We are open to everyone and embrace diversity. We believe everyone has a contribution to make, regardless of visible and invisible differences.

Essential Technical Competencies

Advanced degree in humanitarian affairs, development studies, economics, or related fields.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in humanitarian management and leadership roles, preferably in fragile or conflict-affected settings such as the West Bank.

Demonstrated 5+ years of relevant working experience in similar positions in the OPT, and have an affinity with international development issues.

Proven experience in managing large-scale humanitarian programs and multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Strong understanding of humanitarian standards (Sphere, CHS), protection principles, and conflict sensitivity.

Management and reporting skills and analyzing complex financial proposals and challenging them as needed.

Demonstrated ability in budget development, monitoring, and management of financial resources efficiently.

Experience in organizational analysis and partnership building with civil society organizations, private sector actors and public actors.

Proven decision-making and people management capability.

Demonstrated ability to integrate gender, youth, and social inclusion into humanitarian programming.

Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).

Desirable Technical Competencies

Presentation, negotiation, influencing, and communication skills are highly needed.

Key Attributes

Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to navigate complex challenges and identify sustainable solutions within a humanitarian and development context.

Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring quality delivery within tight deadlines and budgetary constraints.

Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of economic justice frameworks, market development, agriculture value chains, green transition strategies, and climate resilience practices.

Leadership and Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, partners, and stakeholders in multicultural environments.

Commitment to Gender and Social Inclusion: Dedication to promoting gender equity, diversity, and the inclusion of marginalized groups in all aspects of programming and partnerships.

Communication and Advocacy: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with donors, partners, and communities, and to advocate for economic justice and policy reforms.

Adaptability and Resilience: Capacity to adapt to dynamic and politically sensitive environments, while maintaining focus on project goals and stakeholder needs.

Integrity and Accountability: Strong ethical standards and commitment to Oxfam’s values, including inclusion, accountability, empowerment, and solidarity, with an unwavering commitment to safeguarding principles.

Financial and Resource Management Skills: Proficiency in analyzing financial data, developing budgets, and managing resources efficiently while aligning with organizational and donor requirements.

Commitment to Learning and Growth: Willingness to continuously learn and apply feminist principles, safeguarding standards, and sector innovations to improve project outcomes and professional development.

Key Attributes

Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.

Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.

Commitment to Oxfam’s safeguarding policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Working at Oxfam Novib

All our work is guided by our core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness, Courage, Solidarity and Equality. (read more about these here)

At Oxfam Novib, we work according to the Feminist Principles - Oxfam Policy & Practice.

Oxfam Novib is committed to offer you a motivating work environment at our offices. The contract duration for this position is 6 months (including a 1-month trial period), with the possibility to extend based on the need and budget availability.

Oxfam Novib offers an attractive and honest benefits package and yearly pay increase based on our policies and your contract.

The salary range for this position is set in scale C2 with a salary range starting from 17,016.25 ILS gross, based on 40 hours a week (full time). Location: WB - Ramallah Office.

This position is open for National candidates only.

Additional information

Do you believe that this is the job you are looking for? Then we would love to meet you! Please send your resume and cover letter via our application portal.

Only applications received before the closing date (3rd Sep 2025) and submitted via our application portal will be considered.

This vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates, with priority given to internal applicants who are qualified or can develop quickly. We encourage growth and opportunities within our organization while warmly welcoming new talent with fresh ideas and expertise!

Oxfam Novib seeks talented individuals who share our values and commitment to preventing misconduct. We maintain a strict policy against all forms of abuse, exploitation, power abuse, and financial misconduct, which is also integrated into our recruitment process. As part of a job offer, we request valid references, and candidates may undergo integrity screenings, including criminal record and background checks.

Oxfam Novib reserves the right, to its sole discretion, not to make agreements regarding this job opening, make an agreement at a lower level, or make an agreement with an amended job description.

Due to the urgency to fill this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Kindly note that the position might be filled before the vacancy announcement is closed; therefore, early applications are encouraged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.