Project Coordinator / Lobbyist and Government Relations

JOB TITLE: Project Coordinator / Lobbyist and Government Relations – Full Time Position
Location: Bethlehem

SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL RESPONSBILITIES:
Under the Direction of the WEDO Director, the Project Coordinator will lead a project that will
empower chosen residents from 9 Palestinian communities to educate and advocate on shared water issues and peace building before members of Parliament and other Palestinian decision makers.

QUALIFICATIONS
All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive  information supporting each item.
1-Degree in a liberal arts field is required in international relations, political science and economy,
law, public policy or media. In addition an environmental/water related field is an advantage.
2-A deep understanding of Middle East politics and peace process issues.
3-Actual advocacy experience, including writing policy papers and media releases, grassroots
mobilization and track record of appearances before the media and decision makers.
4-Experience working in a crossborder framework advantage with exceptional inter-personal skills
and willingness to travel in the region extensively a requirement.
5-Can demonstrate through actions undertaken a deep commitment to environmental protection and/ or peace building.
6-Minimum three years experience in an NGO and/or projects management in a leadership position
required.
7-Written and spoken Arabic and English mother tongue are required. Arabic is an advantage.

TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be
considered:
1-Cover letter relating to each of the required qualifications in Arabic and English.
2-CV in Arabic and English.
3-Any other documentation (e.g., letters of recommendation, essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: January 21st 2011
Water and Environmental Development Organization (WEDO) provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.