Advocacy Officer

World Vision is an international Christian humanitarian aid agency working with the most marginalized and poor communities of the world.
World Vision Jerusalem-West Bank-Gaza is seeking a:

The successful candidate will:
Provide support for Advocacy & Peace building for World Vision JWG programs
Develop and Administer advocacy and peace building projects
Advocate with key governmental and UN actors for policy and practice that is committed
to justice and peace in coordination with relevant advocacy networks

Qualifications/Requirements
-Bachelor degree in public Relations, communications, social science or development
-Minimum 2 years’ related experience with extensive Knowledge of Peace building and Conflict Resolution Techniques, especially Do No Harm and Local Capacities for Peace
-Excellent written and verbal skills (English and Arabic). Hebrew is desirable
-Experience in proposal and report writing
-Thorough understanding of issues related to Israeli/Palestinian context
-Web design experience and familiarity with various programmes like Adobe technologies, Macromedia Flash Design
-Knowledge of photography required
-Ability to influence individuals and groups
-Ability to think clearly, deeply, and broadly
-Committed to achieving quality results and service
-Ability to relate to World Vision’s key audiences
-Good interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills
-Valid driver’s license for travel between Jerusalem and the West Bank
-Position is based in Jerusalem
-Integrity and strong identification with World Vision’s Core Values

Please send resume and cover letter to HR & Administration Manager by 19 June 2010 
Email: [email protected] (indicate Advocacy Officer in the subject line)
We thank all applicants for their interest, but regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
All applications will be treated in confidence.
World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children.