Advocacy Technical Officer Palestine Gaza

Grade: Professional · Schedule: Full time

Rights Respected, People Protected

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises in 40 countries, where we help save lives, rebuild futures and promote the rights of people who are displaced. We deliver high-quality aid where needs are greatest, in both new and protracted crises.

NRC in Palestine

In Palestine, NRC provides humanitarian assistance and promotes respect for international law in one of the longest-running displacement crises in modern history. In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza, NRC’s work includes emergency preparedness and response, education, ICLA, protection, shelter, and WASH.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organization recognized for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Advocacy and Communications Technical Officer is to engage private and public audiences on NRC’s key advocacy issue areas, including video production and development of features and digitally native content. The position will work closely with the programmes teams in Gaza to reflect their priorities and develop relationships with journalists to ensure coverage of NRC programmes and advocacy when strategic and relevant.

Generic responsibilities

1. Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines, and standards.
2. Ensure compliance with the advocacy strategy, tools, guidelines, and standards.
3. Develop, coordinate, and generate communications, media, and advocacy products.
4. Support NRC's media work
5. Identify patterns and trends to raise awareness of international human rights law and international humanitarian law violations in Gaza.
6. Highlight key incidents during escalations or emergencies for rapid advocacy and communication intervention.
7. Promote the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons in line with the advocacy strategy.
8. Ensure advocacy initiatives and messaging are evidence-based, conducted in close coordination with programmes, and integrated throughout all of NRC’s work.
9. Contribute to strengthening strategic advocacy networks and identify opportunities to advocate NRC’s position.
10. Represent NRC to partners and the public, including with local and international NGOs, UN agencies, national authorities, and the media.
11. Contribute to the implementation of Safe and Inclusive Programming Minimum Standards across area of responsibility.

Specific responsibilities

1. Produce videos and develop features and photo essays that put a human face on complex issues, ensuring strong evidence-base in messaging and following agreed sign-off procedures.
2. Develop relationships with journalists and conduct spokesperson work with international and Arabic-language media on behalf of NRC.
3. Create digitally native content such as infographics, interactive experiences, data visualization.
4. Stay abreast of emerging digital storytelling approaches and trends.
5. Maintain consistent editorial standards, across multiple platforms and types of content.
6. Support strategic outreach to media to raise awareness about country office advocacy areas and urgent situations.

Professional competencies

1. Video and photography skills, including video editing, required. Experience with the Adobe Creative Suite, including Premiere Pro and InDesign, preferred but not required.
2. Technical specific knowledge of the humanitarian and human rights sectors
3. Experience working in complex and volatile contexts
4. Documented technical competences related to the position’s responsibilities
5. English fluency, both written and verbal.

Context related skills, knowledge and experience

1. A bachelor’s degree in journalism, law, social sciences, or related studies.
2. Demonstrated ability to conceptualize and produce visual content such as infographics, photo essays, and videos.
3. At least three years of experience working on evidence-based content, focusing on accountability for violations and ensuring Palestinian rights are respected, protected and fulfilled.
4. Exceptional critical thinking and thrives on creative advocacy and strategizing solutions in the face of complex challenges and obstacles.
5. In-depth and nuanced knowledge of the context in the oPt, including serious violations of international law that drive humanitarian needs.
6. Experience developing compelling and accurate story-driven content
7. Experience converting primary, internal documents into compelling public- or donor-materials
8. Keen attention to detail.
9. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, multi-task, set priorities and meet required deadlines.

10. Strong work ethic and excellent interpersonal skills.

We value reliability and organizational skills, and we are looking for someone who can communicate effectively, work well in a team, and handle pressure. Basic analytical and IT skills are also desirable.

In this position, you will join a highly motivated and experienced team making a difference for vulnerable people in one of the world's most complex humanitarian crisis.

Additional Information:

Contract duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension subject to available funds)

Working hours: 38 hours/week, Sun-Thu (5 days per week)

Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions

Duty station: Gaza (open to Gaza strip residents only)

Start Date: ASAP

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 Gaza,

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

Reports to: Advocacy Coordinator

Recruiter: Reham Khalaf

Contract Duration: 6 months contract. (with possibility of extension subject to available funds)

Recruitment is being done on a rolling basis so please send in your application at the soonest opportunity, the recruitment will be closed once filled.

Internal candidates: to apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace.

We receive many applications for each vacant position, so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Only applications received through the system will be considered. If you face any issues, please send an email to [email protected] with a screenshot of the problem.

For more information about NRC's work in Palestine, please check:https://www.nrc.no/globalassets/pdf/fact-sheets/2024/factsheet-palestine-nrc_202405.pdf

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