Information Officer

Diakonia is a Swedish civil society organisation working with a long-term and rights-based perspective to advance democracy and human rights, social and economic justice, gender equality, and peace and justice in developing countries. Our mission is to change unfair political, economic and social structures which generate poverty, oppression and violence.
Since 2004 Diakonia is running an International Humanitarian Law programme with the aim of increasing respect for and further implementation of international law, specifically IHL and IHRL, in the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The IHL programme is functioning as a resource centre addressing third state responsibility and accountability among humanitarian community.
Respect for the International Humanitarian Law and protection of civilians is fundamental in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, recognising occupation and thereby the applicability of IHL, as well as for the importance of state building. As synergies increasingly are sought between the state building agenda and humanitarian interventions, IHL is an increasingly important tool for developing policy options on how to address the conflict. Diakonia is supporting the humanitarian and international community to mainstream IHL into policies, programmes and discourse in the oPt. Together with the diplomatic missions we strive for collective advancement regarding the deteriorating humanitarian situation.

We are now seeking an Information Officer to be part of our International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Resource Centre in Jerusalem. Palestinian applicants are encouraged.


Position:Information Officer
Placement:Jerusalem
Period:Project employment with immediate start 
Deadline for applications:8 May 2012
Responsible to:Programme Director –
International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Resource Centre

Main Responsibilities:

1-Produce, edit and design information materials and communication materials for the IHL Resource Centre
1.1Develop the information work following the release of reports and based on a developed communication plan. This include:
-Edit English language documents to ensure good reading flow and language accuracy.  Give feedback to the writer.
-Conceptualise and design the lay-out of the information materials and publications to ensure easy and attractive readability.
-Collect photographs, draft captions and maps for illustrations.
-Write case studies and testimonials.
-Supervise the production process and liaise with editors, graphic designers and printers.
-Disseminate produced materials to respective target groups.

1-Write, produce, edit, design and disseminate communication and visibility materials about the IHL Resource Centre such as postcards, brochures, leaflets, folders etc.
2-Plan, develop and implement IHL sessions and other public events. When relevant, conduct IHL briefings to various groups.
3-Develop, manage and update the IHL website and manage relevant social media.
4-Manage the IHL Resource Centre’s contact database.
5-Represent the IHL Resource Centre in relevant working groups.
6-Participate in the development of the IHL Programme, ensuring its relevance for the stakeholders.


Qualifications:
1-Degree in journalism or relevant social science.
2-Minimum three years work experience in communication and public information position, preferably from civil society working with writing, editing, producing and dissemination of information material, social media and website management.
3-Ability to translate complex ideas in an easy-digestible fashion adapted to the target audience.
4-Experience in social media and website management.
5-Previous work experience or knowledge of international law, international humanitarian law and/or international human rights law.
6-Excellent knowledge about the present context in oPt and Israel, including good understanding of political, diplomatic, humanitarian and development contexts, of Palestinian and Israeli civil societies.  Ability to analyze news and trends.
7-Strong presentation and comfortable public talking skills as well as training and networking. 
8-Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
9-Independence, proactivity and flexibility but also willingness to work in a team.
10-Computer skills.

Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including references should be submitted by email to Diakonia by 8 May 2012 at [email protected]

If you need any further clarifications please contact Ms. Malin Greenhill on

+ 972 (0)2 5322972 Ext. 103.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Diakonia is an equal employment opportunity organization.
The position, beyond 2012, is pending future funding