Field Operations & Projects

Our Projects in the Middle East

NOVA operates across Palestine (Gaza Strip & West Bank), with partnerships spanning the Gulf, Jordan, and Egypt. Our field teams deliver evidence-based monitoring, evaluation, and accountability services in complex humanitarian environments.

Middle East Focus
100+
Field Monitors & Enumerators
50 Gaza · 50 West Bank
5
Gaza Governorates Covered
North, City, Deir Al-Balah, Khan Younis, Rafah
25+
Communities Reached
Sub-areas across Gaza Strip
70,000+
Beneficiaries Monitored
Across all assignments
Monitoring & Evaluation

BNC Mid-Term Evaluation

Jan – Mar 2025
Gaza Strip (All 5 Governorates)

Evaluation of food assistance, logistics and distributions under Basic Needs Consortium (BNC) standards. Included field visits to warehouses, distribution points and beneficiary sites, data quality checks, post-distribution monitoring (PDM) validation, and beneficiary verification. Field teams conducted 120+ visits and KIIs with staff, beneficiaries, and partners.

Food AssistanceLogistics OversightPDM ValidationBeneficiary Verification
Scale: 3,200+ households across 5 governorates
Third-Party Monitoring

Monitoring of Food Assistance

Oct 2024 – Mar 2025
Gaza Strip

Third-party monitoring of food stocks, pipeline and distributions. Covered warehouse and sub-office monitoring, stock checks, PDMs, truck tracking, and site verification. Verified warehouse stock levels and pipeline visibility; monitored logistics movements and delivery compliance; strengthened accountability and beneficiary targeting.

Stock VerificationWarehouse MonitoringTruck TrackingPDM
Scale: 40+ distributions & 8+ warehouses monitored
Third-Party Monitoring

Emergency Response Management

Nov 2024 – May 2025
Gaza Strip & West Bank

Emergency response management and logistics oversight covering multi-sector interventions (food, NFI, health, protection). Included rapid needs assessments and distribution monitoring; oversaw emergency logistics and supply chain in crisis context; verified distributions and service delivery; ensured compliance with donor requirements.

Emergency ResponseLogistics OversightNeeds AssessmentDistribution Monitoring
Scale: 30,000+ beneficiaries across Gaza & West Bank
Monitoring & Evaluation

WASH & PSS Program Evaluation

Dec 2024 – Apr 2025
Gaza Strip

Evaluation of WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) infrastructure and psychosocial support (PSS) services. Included site verification, beneficiary feedback, and service quality assessment; monitored hygiene kit distributions and PSS activities; ensured beneficiary-centered accountability.

WASH AssessmentPSS MonitoringHygiene Kit DistributionBeneficiary Feedback
Scale: 30+ sites & 8,000+ beneficiaries
Third-Party Monitoring

Protection & Cash Assistance Monitoring

Sep 2024 – Feb 2025
Gaza Strip

Monitoring of cash assistance and protection activities. Included case verification, PDMs, and partner oversight; verified cash transfers and beneficiary lists; monitored protection case management quality; ensured compliance with humanitarian standards.

Cash Assistance MonitoringProtection MonitoringCase VerificationPDM
Scale: 6,500+ individuals monitored
Research & Assessment

Baseline & Monitoring of Food & Protection

Aug 2024 – Jan 2025
Gaza Strip

Baseline assessment and ongoing monitoring of food and protection programs. Included household surveys and service verification; established baselines for targeting and program design; monitored service delivery and protection interventions.

Baseline SurveyFood MonitoringProtection MonitoringHousehold Surveys
Scale: 5,000+ households assessed
Monitoring & Evaluation

Multi-Governorate Coordination

Jul – Dec 2024
Gaza Strip & West Bank

Coordination support, information management, and field verification across multiple partners. Included data quality assurance across partners; strengthened partner coordination and data sharing; verified field data and improved reporting accuracy.

Partner CoordinationData Quality AssuranceField VerificationInformation Management
Scale: 12+ partners across 6 governorates
Research & Assessment

Final Evaluation (Framework 2022–2024)

Mar – May 2024
Gaza Strip & West Bank

End-line evaluation of humanitarian programs. Included field verification, implementation assessment, and community consultations; verified program results and outputs; assessed operational efficiency and service delivery; strengthened accountability and learning.

End-line EvaluationField VerificationCommunity ConsultationsImpact Assessment
Scale: 10,000+ beneficiaries across sectors
Research & Assessment

Child Protection & Community Evaluation

Feb – Jun 2024
Gaza Strip & West Bank

Evaluation of child protection and community empowerment activities. Included beneficiary consultations and service verification; verified program implementation and service quality; ensured accountability and beneficiary feedback.

Child ProtectionCommunity EmpowermentBeneficiary ConsultationsService Verification
Scale: 7,000+ beneficiaries consulted
Third-Party Monitoring

PDM & Accountability Monitoring

Jan – Apr 2024
Gaza Strip

Post-distribution monitoring (PDM) and accountability to affected populations. Verified distributions and service delivery; captured feedback and complaints. Focused on women and girls as primary beneficiaries.

Post-Distribution MonitoringAccountabilityFeedback MechanismsGender-Focused
Scale: 4,500+ women & girls reached

Field Operations Gallery

Humanitarian operations across Gaza Strip & West Bank

Humanitarian food distribution operation with aid workers handing out food parcels to families in Gaza

Food Parcel Distribution – Gaza Strip

Food Parcel Distribution – Gaza Strip

Field monitors conducting post-distribution monitoring survey with beneficiaries in a displacement site

Post-Distribution Monitoring – Gaza

Post-Distribution Monitoring – Gaza

Humanitarian workers distributing hygiene kits and non-food items to displaced families

Hygiene Kit Distribution – West Bank

Hygiene Kit Distribution – West Bank

Water trucking operation delivering clean water to communities in Gaza during humanitarian crisis

Water Trucking Operations – Gaza Strip

Water Trucking Operations – Gaza Strip

Field team conducting community awareness session in a tent with displaced families in Gaza

Community Awareness Session – Gaza

Community Awareness Session – Gaza

Children engaged in safe space activities and child protection program in a humanitarian setting

Child Engagement Activities – Gaza Strip

Child Engagement Activities – Gaza Strip

Operational Presence Across Palestine

NOVA maintains a 50+ person field team across all five Gaza governorates and a 50-person team across the West Bank and East Jerusalem, with 24-hour rapid deployment capacity.

North GazaGaza CityDeir Al-BalahKhan YounisRafahWest BankEast Jerusalem
International Partnerships
UN Agency Collaboration
Local & Regional Networks
Field Impact Evidence

Operations in Palestine & the MENA Region

Visual documentation from NOVA's field operations across Gaza, the West Bank, and the wider Middle East — reflecting verified outcomes and community-level impact.

70,000+

Beneficiaries Reached

10+

Completed Assignments

5

Gaza Governorates

25+

Communities Covered

Palestinian aid workers conducting field verification in Gaza neighborhood with community members
Monitoring & Evaluation

Field Verification – Gaza Strip

3,200+ households assessed across 5 governorates

Humanitarian food distribution point in Gaza with families receiving assistance
Third-Party Monitoring

Food Distribution Monitoring – Gaza

40+ distributions & 8+ warehouses verified

Palestinian community members in West Bank village receiving humanitarian assistance during emergency response
Emergency

Emergency Response – Gaza & West Bank

30,000+ beneficiaries reached

Water infrastructure assessment in Gaza showing WASH facilities serving Palestinian communities
WASH

WASH Infrastructure Assessment – Gaza

30+ sites & 8,000+ beneficiaries covered

Palestinian families in Gaza receiving cash assistance with field monitors conducting verification
Protection

Cash Assistance Monitoring – Gaza

5,000+ individuals monitored

NOVA field researcher conducting household survey interview with Palestinian family in Gaza
Baseline & Research

Baseline Survey – Gaza Strip

Evidence-based baseline established

Palestinian civil society representatives in coordination meeting in Ramallah West Bank
Governance

Partner Coordination – West Bank

22+ partners mapped & coordinated

Palestinian children in community center in Gaza participating in child-friendly program evaluation activity
Child Protection

Child Protection Evaluation – Gaza

Improved child protection services

Field monitor in Gaza conducting post-distribution monitoring interview with Palestinian beneficiary
Accountability

Post-Distribution Monitoring – Gaza

Strengthened AAP systems & feedback loops

Satellite view of Gaza Strip and West Bank showing NOVA operational coverage areas in Palestine
Operational presence across Gaza Strip (all 5 governorates) and West Bank communities