Advocacy Officer

Under the supervision of the Country Manager, and in close collaboration with the Policy & Advocacy Advisor and the Inclusion Humanitarian Action Specialist, the Advocacy Officer is responsible for the implementation and monitoring / evaluation of actions related to advocacy in a Palestine Program, as well as for extending technical support to the HI team and partners on advocacy. She/he complies with and promotes HI advocacy quality standards and procedures, for the greatest coherence and impact.

Missions / Responsibilities:

Mission 1: STARTEGY AND STEERING

Assist the Advocacy Manager and the Inclusion Humanitarian Action Specialist with the development and revision of the advocacy strategies and action plans on the assigned topics

• Contribute to the preparation, monitoring, evaluation and update of the advocacy strategies and the three- year plan of action, including preparing/updating relevant analysis and tools (stakeholders mapping, targets mapping)
• Support with the functioning of the internal thematic advocacy coordination group (COPIL).
• Support the Inclusion in Humanitarian Assistance program strategy

Mission 2: OPERATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION

Responsibility 2.1: Contribute to the implementation of the advocacy strategies, in line with the action plan, relating to the assigned topics.

• Build an enhanced understanding of the different policy aspects and stakeholders relating to the topics assigned.
• Contribute to the production of evidence-based advocacy messages for policy targets, the media and the general public.
• Supports the production and dissemination of publications and other material.
• Build constructive relationship with internal stakeholders in HQ and relevant programmes.
• Develop useful contacts with relevant institutions and other stakeholders at global and EU levels.
• Organise advocacy events at EU and international levels, including organising the participation of external stakeholders.
• When requested, represent HI in relevant for a and events and participate in relevant networks.
• Support programmes and national associations in the development and implementation of their advocacy initiatives in relation to the assigned topics.
• Comply with promote HI advocacy quality standards and procedures.

Responsibility 2.2: Ensure proper internal and external communication on HI advocacy on the assigned topics

• Systematically inform and promote development advocacy activities within the organisation, organise presentations and feed internal communication channels.
• Ensure constant external communication (blog, website, social media).
• Organise the smooth flow of information to advocacy targets and partners, including through social media.
• Support the Inclusion Humanitarian Action Specialist in promoting inclusion at the level of HRP and HNO and within OCHA stakeholders. /
• Represent HI in the AIDA advocacy working group.

 Responsibility 2.3: Contribute to the budget management and fundraising in relation to the assigned topics

• Contribute to the budget Planning and management in his/her area.
• Contribute to the fundraising and donor relations, including preparing funding proposals, and reports

 Mission 3: STANDARDS and EXPERTISE

Contribute to raising the quality and internal ownership of AIR work

• Comply with HI quality standards and internal procedures relating to advocacy.
• Report any issues with compliance to the line manager
• Contribute to the design and delivery of presentations and training tools on advocacy
• Provide advocacy-related inputs into internal processes as requested.

جميع الحقوق محفوظة لموقع جوبس.

Job profile requirements:

• University degree in International Development, humanitarian law/action, international relations, human rights, public relations/lobbying.
• At Least 3 years of experience in the field of international development or humanitarian field, ideally including work in intervention countries.
• Previous experience with advocacy, ideally in NGO
• Previous experience in design and management of advocacy strategies.
• Strong interest in and good understanding of disability issues and issues relating to vulnerable populations.
• Flexibility in travelling internally and externally.
• Excellent communication & Influencing skills
• Good Networking skills
• Proactive, solution maker, strongly positive, constructive and dynamic personality
• Fluency in English, and knowledge of Arabic language is needed.
• Holding of valid driving license

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

Initial contract will be for a period up to 6 months.

Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and

Particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities

Interested candidates should send their resume with motivation letter to reach on or before June 28, 2023 to [email protected] indicating your full name and the job title (Advocacy Officer - Jerusalem) in the subject line of your e-mail application. Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be disregarded.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and those shortlisted will be contacted.