Communication and Advocacy Coordinator

Background

The Union of Agricultural Work Committees (UAWC) is a leading Palestinian Agricultural Development Organization that was established in 1986. Since its establishment, UAWC has been efficiently engaged in Palestinian land development, water resources & environment, poverty reduction and women empowerment, olive oil marketing, as well as other crucial rural development programs.

UAWC is seeking a qualified applicant to fill the following position:
Job title: - Communication and Advocacy Coordinator
Location: - Ramallah, Palestine

Main Duties: -
-Professional representation of UAWC in front of official and public institutions and bodies whenever needed.
-To act as point of contact for, and respond to, all fundraising enquiries and provide efficient and effective supporter care.
-Follow-up to the implementation of plans for the Operations and Development Department with various personnel in the department.
-Attend internal and external meetings with partners and financiers as a representative of the Operations and Development Department.
-Contribute to the preparation of project proposals offered to the sponsors and partners.
-Periodic communication with past, present and future funders, both local and international, and which are consistent with the organization's values and principles.
-Develop advocacy strategic and action plans in addition to time framework.
-Develop, coordinate and manage advocacy campaigns in cooperation with local and international civil organizations working in the agricultural and legal sectors.
-Manage and coordinate the relation with the agricultural local and international networks.
-Enhance UAWC's role in "La Via Campesina" movement locally and internationally through developing and implementing advocacy campaigns.
-Develop advocacy reports that are full with facts, statistics and field work outcomes to activate the international solidarity with Palestinian farmers.
-Observe and analyze national policies (social, political and economic) related to the development of the agricultural sector, and coordinate meetings with decision-makers to draw attention to issues in accordance with the Organization's vision of the development of the agricultural sector.
-Widen UAWC's networks locally and internationally.
-Supervise UAWC's media campaigns for all of the programs and projects within the organization.
-Supervise all the advocacy campaigns and events within the organization, and provide periodical reports to the directors.
-Represent the Organization in some of the advocacy related events and meetings.


Education: -
          B.A in journalism, communications, public administration or other related field,                                                                      Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience: -
Minimum of three years’ experience of working in similar position.

Skills/Knowledge:-
-Evidence of strong organizational skills; methodical in approach, with the ability to juggle many tasks at once and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy.
-Demonstrable ability to use Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook, access and the internet to produce fundraising reports, proposals, and presentation documents.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Strong interpersonal skills – the ability to develop effective working relationships with people at all levels internally and externally.
-Able to work on own initiative and to be a contributing member of a small team.
-Fast learner, able and willing to pick up new skills quickly and with little supervision.
-Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
-Basic understanding of fundraising practices.

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to submit their CVs along with a cover letter explaining why they think they are suitable for this position by Email:
 

[email protected]

Fax: 02 2965545. Deadline for accepting applications is Monday 31st of August, 2015.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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