Communication and Advocacy Coordinator

The Palestinian Federation of Industries (PFI) is a national umbrella institution representing the Palestinian industrial sector through its 16 industrial associations. Founded in 1999 as a permanent non-profit private sector organization. PFI’s representational role is to educate, advocate, and communicate the value of a developed socially responsible, and globally competitive industry. PFI’s industrial development strategy within industry associations leads to a stronger membership base capable of delivering valuable member services, effective policy formulation, and integrated communications.

(Pal-Trade) was established in 1998 as a non-profit, membership-based organization to “lead the development of Palestinian trade as a driving force for sustainable national economic growth”. 

PFI in cooperation with Pal-Trade and in partnership with UNDP established a project “Gaza Economic Resilience Programme”. This project aims to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs by improving the competitive advantage of local products and working towards a better business-enabling environment in Gaza. This includes improving coordination, sharing knowledge, and providing greater support for import substitution.

Specific objectives: Inclusive Economic Opportunities through developmental support to the industrial sector

Outcome: Improved equitable access to economic opportunities, including decent jobs and sustainable livelihoods 

• Output 1: Gaza SMEs are more competitive with increased integration of green solutions and a more inclusive work environment
  • 1: Cost-sharing grants for MSMEs support development
  • 2: Advisory business support services
  • 3: Digital Solutions for business development
  • 4: Knowledge transfer
  • 5: Value Chain Connectivity at the national level
  • 6: Connectivity support services
  • 7: Support private sector inclusiveness
• Output 2: Improved business enabling environment in Gaza, including better coordination, increased knowledge-sharing, and more significant support for import substitution
  • 1: Capacity Building of industrial associations.
  • 2: Enhancement of Strategies and Standards to protect local products.
  • 3: Implement awareness campaigns “Buy Local” Exhibition.
  • 4: Access to finance: (1 referral System Policy Study and initiative).

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Professional representation of PFI in front of official and public institutions and bodies whenever needed.
• To act as a point of contact for, and respond to, all fundraising inquiries and provide efficient and effective supporter care.
• Follow-up on 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, which are consistent with the organization's values and principles.
• Develop advocacy strategic and action plans in addition to a time framework.
• Develop, coordinate, and manage advocacy campaigns in cooperation with local and international civil organizations working in the industrial sectors.
• Manage and coordinate the relation with the industrial local and international networks.
• Enhance PFI’s role in the UNDP movement locally and internationally through developing and implementing advocacy campaigns.
• Develop advocacy reports that are full of facts, statistics, and fieldwork outcomes to activate international solidarity with the industrial sector.
• Observe and analyze national policies (social, political, and economic) related to the development of the industries sector, and coordinate meetings with decision-makers to draw attention to issues in accordance with the Organization's vision of the development of the industrial sector.
• Widen PFI networks locally and internationally.
• Supervise PFI'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.
• Develop and maintain a secure information management system for all field research.
• Produce evidence-based online content for PFI’s website and other media, including news releases, features, reports, and social media posts, putting a human face on complex issues
• Create high-value informative content and resources for internal and external use
• Develop key messaging and talking points for advocacy initiatives.
• Maintain consistent editorial standards, including consistent style and voice across multiple platforms and types of content.
• Develop effective and strategic dissemination of advocacy and communications products.
• Build and maintain traditional and new media relationships to increase PFI’s content exposure.
• Support strategic outreach to media, including drafting op-eds, and other media tools to raise awareness about country office advocacy areas and urgent situations. 
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Represent the Organization in some advocacy-related events and meetings.

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B.A. in journalism, communications, public administration, or another related field, a Master’s degree is preferred.

Skills/Knowledge: -

• Minimum 7 years of experience working with NGOs or INGOs in coordinating projects supporting the Private Sector, especially the industrial sector.
• Proven experience in the field of economic empowerment, especially related to Industrial Sectors and the challenges faces sector.
• Excellent written and spoken English Language. 
• Strong reporting skills and ability to prepare quality narrative reports.
• 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.

How to Apply?

• If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the application on Google form at the link below:

https://forms.gle/vSjxUTzU8Eu25eRK8

no later than 01 Aug 2023. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.