Governance Expert

Volunteering Admin Elections & Governance

Overview

Lead the governance component of the Gaza Reconstruction and Development Plan (GRRP).

You have:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in governance, public sector reform, institutional development, or local government strengthening, ideally in post-conflict or transition settings.
• Proven experience in supporting governmental reunification and legal harmonization initiatives.
• Familiarity with the political and institutional landscape in Palestine, especially in relation to governance systems and decentralization.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior government officials, municipal leaders, civil society, and development partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English; ability to draft legislation, strategic frameworks, and technical reports.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and facilitation capabilities; track record of managing multi-stakeholder processes.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to work with governance assessment or planning tools.
• Self-motivated with strong ethical standards and an inclusive, participatory approach to collaboration.
• Willingness to travel across the West Bank and, where feasible, to Gaza and Cairo.

Contract

This is a UNV National Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Expert contracts.

The Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC) is the central governmental body in Palestine responsible for strategic planning, policy formulation, and coordinating international cooperation efforts. Established to guide national development priorities, MoPIC plays a critical role in aligning government strategies with international standards and donor frameworks. Its mandate includes facilitating cross-sectoral planning, resource mobilization, and policy integration across various governmental and non-governmental stakeholders.

As part of UNDP support to MOPIC under the Italian-funded “Supporting Gaza Recovery, Reconstruction, and Development Planning”, a Gaza Reconstruction Unit (GRU) will be established. Operating under the umbrella of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC), the GRU is tasked with translating the Gaza Recovery, Reconstruction and Development Plan (GRRP) into technical programs and projects. As part of this structure, the Governance Expert will be responsible for shaping the governance component of the GRRP, facilitating policy alignment between Gaza and the West Bank, and providing strategic and operational support to municipalities and national agencies to ensure responsive, inclusive, and coordinated local governance.

The Governance Expert will serve as the lead technical focal point for developing the governance component of the GRRDP, supporting institutional reunification, policy harmonization, and public sector reform to strengthen inclusive, accountable, and coordinated governance systems between Gaza and the West Bank. The Governance Expert will:

• Support the development of the governance component of the GRRDP, with particular emphasis on harmonizing institutions, systems, and legislation between Gaza and the West Bank. • Provide technical and strategic advice to MoPIC on institutional reunification, decentralization, public administration reform, and inclusive governance practices. • Coordinate with ministries, local authorities, and other public institutions to support effective policy dialogue and cross-ministerial collaboration. • Support the design and oversight of governance-related interventions and capacity-strengthening initiatives for Gaza municipalities and public sector institutions. • Liaise with international partners and donors to mobilize resources and align programming with national governance priorities. • Provide guidance and tools to assess and monitor the performance of local governance actors and facilitate institutional learning. • Contribute to high-level reporting, technical documentation, policy briefs, and presentations.

• Strategic Thinking • Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Planning and organizing • Professionalism • Self-management • Communication • Team building • Innovation and Problem Solving

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in governance, public sector reform, institutional development, or local government strengthening, ideally in post-conflict or transition settings. • Proven experience in supporting governmental reunification and legal harmonization initiatives. • Familiarity with the political and institutional landscape in Palestine, especially in relation to governance systems and decentralization. • Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior government officials, municipal leaders, civil society, and development partners. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English; ability to draft legislation, strategic frameworks, and technical reports. • Strong analytical, coordination, and facilitation capabilities; track record of managing multi-stakeholder processes. • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to work with governance assessment or planning tools. • Self-motivated with strong ethical standards and an inclusive, participatory approach to collaboration. • Desirable: Willingness to travel across the West Bank and, where feasible, to Gaza and Cairo.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. A 12-month contract with subsequent contract extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. A Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) of ILS 9,441 is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as Exit allowance for satisfactory service.

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