Project Coordinator

Palestinian NGO Network
VACANCY OPPORTUNITY

PNGO is seeking qualified candidates for the position of :
 

Project Coordinator

Background on PNGO:

PNGO is a coordination body for the NGO sector in Palestine with the purpose of strengthening the Palestinian civil society and contributing to the establishment of the Palestinian state based on the principles of democracy, social justice, rule of law, tolerance, and respect of human rights through networking, building-up the capacity of NGOs, developing information management centre and mainstreaming of society concerns into public policies, plans and programs. PNGO boasts of 145 national NGOs in the West Bank and Gaza Strip that work across sectors in different developmental fields. The job station is Ramallah with needed travel to East Jerusalem and Gaza.

Job Purpose:  

To coordinate legal research project, and advocate for the implementation of international human rights and humanitarian law including freedom of expression, association and assembly in the OPT.

Major Duties:

-To use the research and findings available to assist in establishing an advocacy strategy for the legal research project.
-To initiate and draft PNGO statements, factsheets, and position papers on issues relevant to international human rights and humanitarian law including freedom of expression, association and assembly in the OPT.
-Report to advisory board, project manager, and the director of PNGO on all meetings.
-To assist the advisory board in ongoing advocacy activities aimed at the international actors regarding wider political issues for Palestine.
-Use available social media tools in to circulating PNGO's positions and activities as well as updating PNGO's Facebook and website
-Organizing meetings and advocacy tours and activities with local and international partners and media.
-Elaboration of press releases and permanent coverage of legal cases, using main social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.), and contacting the news agencies.
-Elaboration of an advocacy strategy linking international human rights and humanitarian law to freedom of expression, association and assembly in the OPT.
-Develop and maintain contacts with partners.
-Produce effective reports and policy papers based on advisory board vision and recommendations.
-Arranging and/or implementing media interviews.
-Represent PNGO at meetings and conferences locally and abroad when needed.
-Brief delegations on the international human rights and humanitarian law including shrinking civic space, violations of freedom of expression, association and assembly situation in the OPT.
-Participate in meetings and annual planning processes.


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Job Qualifications:
1-Master degree in international relations, media, or any related field.

Key Skills and Competencies:
-A proven track record in the delivery of successful advocacy strategies for campaigns within the development sector preferably at the international level
-Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of key issues in the development sector, particularly policies instated by the Palestinian National Authority.
-Demonstrable experience of
-Lobbying within political and government sectors.
-Writing and production of high quality policy materials for varied audiences
-Media work and the use of new media in advocacy.
-Conducting international advocacy campaigns
-The ability to communicate complex messages in an accessible manner for varied audiences.
-Excellent interpersonal, influencing, networking, negotiating and diplomatic skills for engagement with a wide variety of contacts.
-Strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to think and operate innovatively and strategically.
-Good time management with the ability to identify priority activities and allocate the optimum amount of resources to complete assignments before deadlines.
-Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments, delivers outputs, and operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
-Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals and solicits inputs by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise.
-Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
-Knowledge of relevant internal policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to legal and associated activities.
-Language proficiency (in speaking, reading and writing) in English, and Arabic is a must. Hebrew is a plus.
-Strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to think and operate innovatively and strategically.
-Good administration and organizational skills.
-Time management and prioritizing skills.
-Commitment to PNGO’s values and ethos.
-Ability and willingness to travel both at home and abroad.
-Flexible in working hours – ability to work evening and weekends when required.

Qualified Candidates should submit their CVs and letter of interest stating how they would be able to contribute to PNGO's work no later than Thursday 4 October to the following E-mail address:

[email protected]

PNGO is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply for all positions
Only those who are short-listed will be notified
www.pngo.net