Advocacy Officer

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DanChurchAid and Norwegian Church Aid Joint Country Program in Palestine is recruiting an
Advocacy Officer

DCA/NCA is looking for highly motivated and qualified individual for the role of Advocacy Officer (AO) to contribute to the attainment of JCP country programme objectives. The purpose of the role is to lead on developing and implementing the JCPP’s international advocacy efforts in close collaboration with the Country Director, the Programme Team and DCA’s and NCA’s advocacy advisors in Copenhagen and Oslo. The AO will work closely with partners of the JCPP including human rights organisations and organisations who work with vulnerable communities to strengthen their resilience and capacity to influence the policies and practices affecting their lives. The AO has an important role in supporting the JCPP management and partners operating in a context of shrinking space for civil society.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Revise, strengthen, and implement the JCPP’s advocacy strategy involving partners, technical experts, and national actors where appropriate. Ensuring that Palestinian voices and the voices of target communities are central to the DCA/NCA’s advocacy, campaigning, and media work.
  • Support partners implement their advocacy and communication strategies at national and international level. This includes but is not limited to support and quality assurance of an ongoing EU project including advocacy trips to the EU and ensuring successful delegation visits to Israel/Palestine.
  • Manage contracts with JCPP human rights / advocacy partners in-country and internationally.
  • Ensure close coordination with DCA and NCA HQs and support the advocacy activities that will be carried out in Denmark and Norway by HQ staff.
  • Lead or support the production of advocacy products as outlined in the advocacy strategy for use at the country, regional and international levels.
  • Ensure that all advocacy messages, documents, and strategies are evidence-based, drawn from field experience and assessments, of high quality and effective, and are approved by the Country Director.
  • Develop and cultivate strategic relationships with other agencies engaged in advocacy and policy work in / on the Palestine.
  • Represent DCA/NCA in external advocacy coordination forums. This includes active participation in ACT EU Middle East Working Group, the AIDA Advocacy Working Group and in connection with the Humanitarian Country Team.
  • Undertake a range of lobbying, communications, and other activities to inform and persuade policy makers, including donors and politicians, of the value of DCA/NCA’s policy recommendations.
  • Identify key advocacy opportunities and targets at national and regional levels, if relevant, and if needed mobilize international advocacy support for these.
  • Provide the JCPP with strong understanding of International, national, and local governances structures, parliamentary and political processes, and key decision-making structures and how to influence them.
  • Ensure up to date overview of external actors’ advocacy efforts, with special attention to existing and potential local partners.
  • Perform any other duties as assigned.


Key qualifications / Experience expected/ Education:
  • Master’s degree in political or social sciences, journalism, or another relevant field
  • At least 3 years advocacy experience, preferably in a humanitarian or development environment.
  • Strong understanding of international human rights law and international humanitarian law
  • Experience of influencing and advocacy work including lobbying, policy development and information provision in humanitarian issues.
  • Experience of and strong skills in developing and implementing humanitarian advocacy strategies.
  • Proven skills in media and communication work, including interviews on Radio and TV.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and lead research, surveys, and other activities oriented towards developing positions and evidence base.
  • Highly developed communication skills both written and verbal in order to establish effective relationships with a wide variety of internal and external audiences.
  • Fluency in Writing and Presentation skills in English
  • Fluency in Danish or Norwegian
  • Cultural awareness and ability to build relationships quickly with a wide variety of people
  • Experience in managing risks associated with advocacy and communications in high-risk settings, including in developing risk management plans and mitigation measures.
  • Good understanding of Protection issues arising from a conflict setting, impact on protected populations, and implications for humanitarian aid agencies.
  • Experience working for an international humanitarian organization in the Middle East.
  • Experience with programmes, programme development, proposal writing, or implementation.

An Added value to have:
  • Experience in coordination of various stakeholders a plus.
  • Experience solving complex issues through analysis.
  • Knowledge of Arabic and other language is a strong asset.
  • Has a strong international network within advocacy and policy settings.
  • Understanding of the issues concerning the INGO sector with an in-depth knowledge in communications, marketing and/or fundraising.
  • Understanding of UN and donor operations at country level.
  • Valid driving license.

We offer:
  • Meaningful, professional, dynamic and pleasant workplace.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Workstation: DCA/NCA Country office in Jerusalem.
  • Duration:One-year contract will initially be offered. Possibility of renewal based on performance
  • Contract Type:JPO contract according to DCA’s international staff policy -Full time (35 working hours/week) according to: Handbook for DCA, expatriate personnel
  • Employment categories: the position is a non-family posting
  • Starting Date: Autumn 2021

To apply for this position:

Please upload your CV and a cover letter that includes justification of interest no later than May 23rd, 2021 by 23:59. Please follow the provided link to send application online. Only applications including both will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

https://dca.emply.net/recruitment/vacancyAd.aspx?publishingId=3d8b815d-92b2-4520-a163-98bcbeeecc04

The interviews and a test will take place between 31st May – 13th June 2021. However, we reserve the right to conduct interviews at a rolling basis.

Note that all interested irrespective of age, gender, disability, religion or ethnicity are encouraged to apply for the vacancy. By applying for any job in DCA you accept to comply with our policies for prevention of sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment as well as child protection.

To know more about DCA and NCA please visit our websites (www.danchurchaid.org and https://www.kirkensnodhjelp.no/en/)



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