Advocacy Coordinator Jerusalem

Overview

Support the development and implementation of an evidence-based advocacy strategy for the oPt.

You have:

• Strong technical understanding of the humanitarian and human rights sectors
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Demonstrated technical competencies relevant to the responsibilities of the position
• Proven track record of results in areas related to the role
• Fluency in Arabic, English, and Hebrew
• At least three years' experience supporting or delivering advocacy in the oPt, with a strong focus on evidence-based analysis and protection-related issues
• Bachelor's degree in law, political science, international relations, human rights, development studies, or a related field
• Sound knowledge of the oPt, including legal frameworks, displacement dynamics, and access constraints in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip
• Familiarity with key actors and influencing spaces, including diplomatic missions, donor agencies, UN coordination structures, and civil society coalitions

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation 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 organisation recognised 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 Coordinator position for the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) is to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive, evidence-based advocacy strategy. The role covers advocacy activities across both Gaza and the West Bank, including direct supervision of a Gaza Advocacy Technical Officer and a West Bank Advocacy Officer. The coordinator will contribute to the development of timely and impactful advocacy products, support strategic engagement with key stakeholders, and help advance NRC’s overall policy influence in the oPt. The role also supports delivery of advocacy components in donor-funded projects, budget management, and donor reporting.

Qualifications

Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Strong technical understanding of the humanitarian and human rights sectors
• Previous experience working in complex and volatile contexts
• Demonstrated technical competencies relevant to the responsibilities of the position
• Proven track record of results in areas related to the role
• Fluency in Arabic, English, and Hebrew

Context related skills, knowledge and experience (adapted to the specific position):

• At least three years’ experience supporting or delivering advocacy in the oPt, with a strong focus on evidence-based analysis and protection-related issues
• Bachelor’s degree in law, political science, international relations, human rights, development studies, or a related field. A master’s degree is an asset
• Sound knowledge of the oPt, including legal frameworks, displacement dynamics, and access constraints in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip
• Familiarity with key actors and influencing spaces, including diplomatic missions, donor agencies, UN coordination structures, and civil society coalitions

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 (07) Step (01). Salary & Benefits are based on Jerusalem Duty Station.

Reports to: Advocacy Manager.

Recruiter: Recruitment Team.

Contract Duration: Open ended contract.

E-mail: PS.Recruitment@nrc.no

If you are interested to apply for this position, please check the full Job Description: 20250720_NRC_JD_CO Advocacy Coordinator 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: 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.

Responsibilities

1. Contribute to the development and implementation of an evidence-based advocacy strategy for the oPt, aligned with NRC’s global and regional advocacy priorities.
2. Monitor political, legal, and humanitarian developments in the West Bank and Gaza, and identify emerging trends or protection concerns to inform adaptive and timely advocacy.
3. Coordinate closely with programme teams to ensure advocacy outputs are grounded in field realities, structured around accurate data, and supported by appropriate evidence.
4. Support the development of high-quality advocacy products, including briefings, features, news releases, reports, and social media posts to target audiences.
5. Contribute analysis and advocacy inputs to NRC’s engagement on access, displacement, and protection issues affecting Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
6. Contribute to the implementation of advocacy components within donor-funded projects, including meeting reporting and visibility requirements.
7. Liaise regularly with NRC’s regional and global advocacy teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and collaboration across country, regional, and head office (HO) initiatives.
8. Provide daily support and guidance to the Gaza-based Advocacy Technical Officer and the West Bank Advocacy Officer, including quality assurance of their outputs and joint planning.
9. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including local and international NGOs, UN agencies, diplomatic missions, and donors, to amplify NRC’s advocacy positions.
10. Represent NRC in external coordination platforms and advocacy forums.

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