Job opportunities in Gaza
Full-time. Salary: ILS107,700
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a leading UK charity dedicated to improving the health and dignity of Palestinians affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement. With a focus on the occupied Palestinian territory and Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, we provide vital health and medical care to those in need, particularly in crisis zones like Gaza. As part of our commitment to meeting the growing needs of the communities we serve, we're expanding our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive HR support, including maintaining accurate employee records, managing the Human Resource Information System, and generating HR reports. Key responsibilities include supporting employee engagement and wellbeing, ensuring correct processing of HR and payroll forms, and guiding managers on HR policies. Additionally, the role oversees the onboarding process for new employees and contributes to HR projects and initiatives, ensuring smooth HR operations across the organization.
We're looking for someone with recent experience in human resources within humanitarian or development organizations, excellent communication and networking skills, and a solid understanding of local employment laws. Proficiency in English and IT skills, particularly in MS Office, is essential. The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field, and should have a strong understanding of humanitarian and international development.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter to the following email address: [email protected] Your cover letter should explain how you meet the essential and desirable position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the role of HR Officer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting.
This role is open to both local and international candidates. The person must be able to travel to and work in Gaza and/or Cairo
Full-time. Salary: Applicable to the county in which the candidate is employed. £57,816 or ILS202,020
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. MAP is the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement, in the Gaza Strip.
MAP is currently experiencing a period of rapid growth, which is partly in response to the ongoing crisis in the occupied Palestinian territory.
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is seeking a Head of Emergency Programme in Gaza to collaborate closely with the Gaza Director, Deputies, and team. This critical role involves leading the preparation and execution of MAP’s rapid operational and programmatic scale-up, focusing on humanitarian response in the Gaza Strip. The successful candidate will oversee the design and implementation of our humanitarian strategies, support ongoing and new programming, and ensure high-quality program delivery in line with global standards.
Key responsibilities include managing the Medical, Public Health, and Nutrition Programme Leads, ensuring project plans adapt to changing contexts, and maintaining effective coordination with external actors and partners. The role demands strong leadership in crisis management, quality assurance, and external representation, alongside fostering a compassionate and supportive team environment.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing such responses, demonstrating strong skills in staff management, communication, and project implementation. Fluency in both English and Arabic is essential for effective communication, with knowledge of the Middle East, particularly Palestine, being highly desirable. If you have a proven track record in managing humanitarian emergencies and possess the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this critical role at MAP.
Head of Emergency Programmes job description.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter to the following email address: [email protected] Your cover letter should explain how you meet the essential and desirable position requirements and why you feel you would be a suitable candidate for the role of Head of Emergency Programmes.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting.
Please note that the salary is offered based on experience and location and will be adjusted depending on the cost of labour for the country in which the candidate resides. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the country from which they are applying.
MAP is extremely fortunate to have an exceptional volunteer network consisting of highly skilled specialists from the UK and beyond, who play a vital role in supporting our capacity building initiatives in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Our volunteer network serves as an invaluable resource, enabling us to successfully execute numerous projects that would not be possible without the technical expertise of the volunteers. We are now looking to expand our volunteer network to support our vascular surgery, haematology, and breast cancer projects.
All volunteers need to demonstrate the following:
Additional information on volunteering at MAP can be downloaded here.
Equal opportunities
MAP aims to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
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https://www.map.org.uk/about-map/our-standards
As part of MAP’s commitment to the Safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, thorough pre-employment reference and background checks are conducted for all posts.