Advocacy Technical Officer

The Position:

The purpose of the Advocacy Technical Officer is to engage with audiences on NRC’s key advocacy issue areas, drawing closely with programmes to reflect their priorities, and develop relationships with journalists to ensure coverage of NRC programmes and advocacy when relevant.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

1. Develop features that put a human face on complex issues, ensuring strong evidence-base in messaging and following agreed sign-off procedures.
2. Create digitally native content.
3. Edit and proofread advocacy and communication content.
4. Support in management of content delivery by advocacy officers in Jerusalem/WB and Gaza. 
5. Stay abreast of emerging digital storytelling approaches and trends.
6. Maintain consistent editorial standards, including consistent style and voice.
7. Develop effective and strategic dissemination of advocacy and communication products.
8. Support strategic outreach to media to raise awareness about country office advocacy areas and urgent situations. 
9. Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines, and standards, and advocacy strategies.

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Qualifications and Skills required: 

1. A bachelor’s degree in journalism, law, social sciences, or related studies.
2. At least three years of experience working on evidence-based content, 
3. Exceptional critical thinking and thrives on creative advocacy and strategizing solutions.
4. Technical specific knowledge of the humanitarian and human rights sectors.
5. English fluency, both written and verbal.
6. Knowledge of Hebrew language is an asset.

What we Offer? 

You will be working in an international and diverse organization with a dynamic atmosphere. 

You will receive support and opportunities to expand your skills and enhance your expertise. 

You will be working in our Office in Jerusalem, 

This position is Grade (06) Step (01). Salary & Benefits are based on Jerusalem Duty Station.

Reports to: Communication Adviser

Recruiter: Judeh Hussein

Contract Duration: 12 months depending on need of position, fund and performance.

E-mail: [email protected] 

If you are interested to apply for this position, please check the full Job Description: 20231130_JD_Advocacy Technical Officer _Final.docx

Applications are only accepted if submitted through NRC website.

Applications won't be considered without a Resume and a Cover Letter in English. 

For more information about NRC's work in Palestine, please check: factsheet_palestine_may2023.pdf (nrc.no)

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.