Advocacy and Media Coordinator

Natuf for Environment and Community Development
“Advocacy and Media Coordinator”

Organization/Department Summary
Natuf is a Palestinian Non-governmental Organization that promotes community development in a healthy environment in addition, Natuf has a proven track of experience in community development, Environment, Education, Youth, Health and Infrastructure. 

General Position Summary:
NATUF invites applications for the position “Advocacy and Media Coordinator” under Al-Fakhoora Scholarships and empowerment project which is implemented in partnership with United Nations Development / Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People UNDP/PAPP, funded by the AlFakhoora Campaign – Qatar and the Islamic development Bank (IDB), and will work at Al-Fakhoora House.

Al-Fakhoora House, is an activity of Al-Fakhoora Dynamic Futures Programme of the UNDP/PAPP and implemented in partnership with local implementing partners in Gaza, Natuf and EJ-YMCA. Al-Fakhoora House represents the venue to host Al-Fakhoora Student Services Unit, Al-Fakhoora Alumni, and the local implementing partners’ teams, and the Office of the representative of Al-Fakhoora Campaign- Qatar in Palestine. The House offers services to 320 Al-Fakhoora undergraduates and graduates scholars in Gaza.

Job Title: Advocacy and Media Coordinator
Position Type: Regular Employment – Full Time
Starting Date: ASAP
Contract duration: 1 year of possible extension for three years (Three-month trial period)
Location: Gaza

Job Duties:
-Planning and determining the Advocacy and Media activities in cooperation with the relevant project stakeholders, Al-Fakhoora House steering committee and UNDP PMU.
-Preparing Advocacy and Media activities action plan with a clear administrative and financial procedures (YMCA / Natuf Obligations).
-Preparing cost estimation and activities budget and where each activity will be charged (NATUF or YMCA).
-Implementing the Advocacy and Media approved activities.
-Covering all program internal and external communication activities, media production, photos, videos and success stories.
-Supervising the implementation of the project activities by service providers, suppliers, partners, trainers, and mentors.
-Make sure that steering committee, UNDP PMU and donors’ requirement in terms of Advocacy and Media implementation and reporting and other quality and timeliness are fully met.
-Keeping track records of all project documents and documenting all project stages through reporting, case studies and success stories.
-Preparing regular progress reports on the project as requested by the steering committee, UNDP PMU and donors’ requirement.
-Collaborating with other house team members and coordinators to ensure the success of activities implementation.
-Performing any other related responsibilities according to job needs.
-Managing a team of volunteers including motivating and inspiring them to be involved in projects.
-Organize, attend and minute meetings with al Fakhoora students’ leaders.
-Attend regular meetings and provide update to programme management within the  United Nations Development / Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People UNDP/PAPP

Skills/Qualifications:
Proven experience in Advocacy, Media Production,social media , Campaigning , Strong and Effective Verbal and Written Communications, Leadership, Tracking Budget Expenses, Self-Development, Planning, and Performance Management,

Requirements:
-Bachelor in communication, media or any related discipline.
-Master Degree in Advocacy, social media, leadership and empowerment would be preferred.
-At least 3 years of a proven related professional experience in advocacy, campaigning, youth empowerment activities,and media.
-Previous experience working with NGOs/INGOs and donors is required and strongly preferred.
-Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
-Strong reporting skills in English and Arabic language.
-Written and verbal fluency in English is a must.
-Proven experience in dealing with Youth community as main beneficiaries is preferred.
-Ability to manage a complex and diverse workload and to work to tight deadlines, and multi- tasked teams.
-Ability to contribute and collaborate to a proactive team, motivating staff and working collaboratively with colleagues and providing support and advice as necessary.
-Willingness and ability to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams.
-A full appreciation of the value of co-operation, both internationally and within a team environment.
-Strong Knowledge of financial procedures and liquidation processes and documentation.
-Have a previous experience of implementing a project and coordinating with numerous stakeholders to ensure the project’s successful implementation.
-To be passionate about advocacy and making a change within the local community and at a global level
-To have a strong ability to work independently and his/her own designed initiative.
-Has working knowledge and experience of various social media outlets, its benefits and challenges.
-To be flexible to change
-To be able to multi task and coordinate various responsibilities and prioritize work load effectively
-To have the ability to think creatively and add value to existing projects.
-To work in line with the organization’s ( Donor’s and implementer’s vision )
-The ability to design and deliver workshops and trainings in advocacy and relevant fields.

Application Process:
Application package should include the following:
-Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information and position applying for in the subject
-CV including Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information).
Applications should be submitted to: [email protected]

Deadline to apply: June 05, 2014.
Please make sure to mention in the email subject; Advocacy and Media Coordinator
No application will be accepted if the email subject is not mentioned in the email subject line.
The selection committee will review all applications. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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