Advocacy Field Research Officer

Job Description
Advocacy Field Research Officer(Nationals only)
Jerusalem, Norwegian Refugee Council

Generic responsibilities:
1-Adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines.
2-Implement delegated CC project portfolio according to plan of action.
3-Prepare and develop status reports as required by management.
4-Ensure proper filing of documents.
5-Promote and share ideas for technical improvement.
6-Identify patterns and trends to raise awareness of international human rights law and international humanitarian law violations in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem.
7-Highlight key incidents during escalations or emergencies for rapid advocacy intervention.
8-Promote the rights of refugees and internal displaced persons in line with the advocacy strategy
9-Apply a victim-centred approach when collecting testimonies, ensuring any privacy or safety concerns receive priority.
10-Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with local and international NGOs, UN agencies, national authorities and the media.

Specific responsibilities :

1-Monitor, research, investigate and document human rights violations through the systematic collection and analysis of witness accounts, evidentiary materials, such as photographs and video, and expert testimonies
2-Identify emerging patterns or trends to ensure adaptive and rapid advocacy and support the production of research materials and communications content
3-Coordinate closely with NRC’s program teams to structure, fact-check and follow-up on field research.
4-Produce evidence-based in depth field reports
5-Develop and maintain a source list of public and confidential contacts, including community leaders, community-based organizations, local and international NGOs, UN agencies and governmental representatives to rapidly gather and verify information
6-Support the development and maintenance of a secure information management system for all collected information

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Job Requirements
Qualifications

Generic professional competencies for this position:

  • Technical specific knowledge of the humanitarian and human rights sectors
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
  • Native-level Arabic, both written and verbal, fluency in English and Hebrew preferred

Context related skills, knowledge and experience :

  • A degree in journalism, law, social sciences, or related studies
  • At least 3 years of field research experience, focusing on accountability for violations and ensuring Palestinian rights are respected, protected, and fulfilled
  • Exceptional critical thinking, thrives on creative advocacy and strategizing solutions in the face of complex challenges and obstacles
  • In-depth and nuanced knowledge of the context in the oPt, including serious violations of international law that drive humanitarian needs
  • Established network of public and confidential contacts, including community leaders, community-based organizations, local and international NGOs, UN agencies and governmental representatives
  • Basic photography skills
  • Keen attention to detail
Personal qualities
  • Handling insecure environment
  • Working with People
  • Analysing
  • Communicating with Impact and Respect
  • Coping with change
Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions
Duty station: Jerusalem
Contract duration : 1 year renewable 
Job Details
Job Title Advocacy Field Research Officer
Deadline 27 - Sep - 2020
Location Jerusalem
Job Type Full time
Position Level Mid Career
Salary N/A
Degree Bachelor's degree
Experience 3 Years
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