FLOCK Wellbeing Activator (Sport)

WFP; Dubai Emirate; On-site; AED 49,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Medical insurance coverage

Danger pay

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

World Food Programme (WFP) Palestine seeks a passionate, organized individual to join the Staff Counselling Unit in Gaza. The role focuses on developing physical and psychological wellbeing for youth through kickboxing and sport psychology, while promoting inclusion and safeguarding across activities for staff and families.

The post emphasizes coaching, safe practice, and positive social growth within a multisector humanitarian setting, with opportunities for professional development and

Qualifications

• Specialist sports-relevant qualification and/or Activator/Youth Worker training may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in kickboxing, martial arts or related field.
• Strong coaching techniques and safeguarding awareness.

Responsibilities

• Develop age- and gender-appropriate physical and psychological abilities through kickboxing and sports psychology.
• Improve fitness, strength and endurance with age-appropriate training.
• Deliver inclusive activities in a safe manner in line with safeguarding requirements.
• Foster teamwork, discipline and cooperation among participants.
• Provide sports activities for staff and family members as required.

Skills

Kickboxing

Martial arts

Communication

Arabic language

English proficiency

Education

Sports qualification

Youth worker training

Job description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 12 October 2026-23 59-GMT 02 00 Israel Time Jerusalem WFP celebrates and embraces diversity It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability

ABOUT WFP The World Food Programme is the world s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of extreme weather shocks At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFP s values Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves To learn more about WFP visit our website https www wfp org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok

WHY JOIN WFP WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment WFP invests in the personal amp professional development of its employees through a range of training accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe We offer an attractive compensation package please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement

Type of Contract Special Service Agreement When Actually Employed Unit Division Staff Counselling Unit WFP Palestine Duty Station Gaza Duration 6 months Renewable Job Type Part Time 4 days per month The position is only open to nationals or residents with a legal permit ID to work in Gaza

Why work with WFP Palestine For decades Palestine has been facing a protracted and complex protection and humanitarian crisis The humanitarian situation worsened alarmingly after an upsurge in violence from October 2023 WFP through our dual mandate in humanitarian and development provides life-saving food assistance to the most vulnerable and food insecure non-refugee Palestinians WFP provides logistics support to humanitarian and development partners allowing them to reach more people faster and at a lower cost to donors and the environment By offering our cash-based transfer platform to the wider humanitarian and development community coordinating logistics and developing an inter-agency common feedback mechanism WFP contributes to wider Humanitarian efforts

At WFP Palestine we offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements for Special Service Agreement WAE Contract holders Some of them are Competitive salaries per job level Medical insurance with the possibility to enroll eligible dependents Applicable danger pay reviewed on quarterly basis Learning amp development opportunities

How can you make a difference The United Nations World Food Programme UN WFP is the world s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes The core policies and strategies that govern WFP activities are save lives in emergency situations improve the nutrition and quality of life of the most vulnerable people and to help build assets and promote the self-reliance of poor people and communities particularly through conditional food for work and training programmes

The challenges of working in difficult conditions to bring much needed food and support to our recipients while inherently rewarding can place a great deal of pressure and stress on WFP staff As a part of a multidisciplinary team under the Staff Wellness Division the Staff Counselling Unit is committed to the promotion of psychological and physical health in the broadest sense so staff can continue to function at high levels in order to meet the mandate of the organization We do this by identifying and addressing psychological risk factors in the workplace and through the provision of counselling services to staff members and their dependents

ACCOUNTABILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Family Liaison Outreach Community FLOCK Wellbeing Activator Sport will report to the Staff Counsellor for Palestine
• We are looking for a passionate highly organized and open-minded individual
• The FLOCK Wellbeing Activator Sport will be responsible for performing the following duties
• Develop age gender-appropriate children s physical and psychological abilities by combining sports training kickboxing with sports psychological support techniques age groups 5-12 13-15 16-22
• Develop children s physical abilities
• Improve fitness strength and endurance through age-appropriate kickboxing training
• Ensure that all activities are delivered in a safe age-appropriate and inclusive manner in full compliance with applicable safeguarding requirements
• Instill positive values Such as teamwork mutual respect discipline and cooperation
• Support social growth Encourage children to build friendships and develop effective communication skills
• Maintain the highest ethical standards related to confidentiality consistent with the Wellness Code of Ethics
• Provide sports and recreational activities for staff and family members Other as required

QUALIFICATIONS AMP EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Education Specialist sports-relevant qualification and or Activator Youth Worker training can be considered in lieu of educational experience Experience Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in kickboxing martial arts or a related field Knowledge amp Skills Strong practical knowledge of kickboxing martial arts coaching techniques and sports safety Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills including the ability to engage children and adolescents appropriately Demonstrated sensitivity to safeguarding confidentiality diversity and inclusion nbsp

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:Education: Specialist sports-relevant qualification and/or Activator/Youth Worker training can be considered in lieu of educational experienceExperience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in kickboxing, martial arts or a related fieldKnowledge& Skills: Strong practical knowledge of kickboxing/martial arts coaching techniques and sports safety. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage children and adolescents appropriately. Demonstrated sensitivity to safeguarding, confidentiality, diversity and inclusion. Ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries and establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Creativity, patience and a positive, inclusive coaching approach.Languages: Fluency in Arabic is required. Working knowledge of English is an asset.

• Competitive salaries per job level
• Medical insurance with the possibility to enroll eligible dependents
• Applicable danger pay reviewed on quarterly basis
• Learning amp development opportunities