Head of Office for Palestine / Israel

The Frankfurt based Aid and Human Rights Organisation  medico international
Is searching for a

Starting November 1st 2010

For over 40 years medico has been committed to the Right to Health. In Palestine and Israel we have been supporting Palestinian and Israeli organisations, which have been engaged in fighting against polarisation and violence, and stand for a peaceful, democratic perspective for the region.

The tasks of head of office include:
-Overall responsibility for running projects in Israel & Palestine, conceptualising further projects together with longstanding partners as well as with new ones
-Heading office team and coordination with HQ
-Acquisition of external funds
-Support of medico’s substantial public relation work, lobbying and advocacy work

In order to be able to deal with the challenges of this job we believe the following qualifications must be met:

-long standing experience with project management
-deep knowledge of the region and ability to critically analyse developments
-ability to work efficiently and precisely
-very good English (in writing and oral communication)
-Knowledge of German and of German public affairs (exceptions might be done)

Further, the following qualifications would be of great advantage:

-Ability to communicate in Arabic
-Knowledge of health debates

We are looking for a committed personality that is aware of the political implications of aid; a colleague equipped with communication and inter-cultural competence, and who would not shy away from high pressure and flexible working hours under instable conditions.

The posting (40 hours / week) is initially limited for 2 years and will be compensated according to medico’s house tariff. Job location is Ramallah.

Please send your application including considerations regarding project work in the region together with the usual supporting documents by July 30th 2010 to:

medico international
Karin Urschel ([email protected])
Burgstraße 106
60389 Frankfurt/Main
Federal Republik of Germany