NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 05 Feb 2014

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCYFOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EASTUNRWA

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its international team, UNRWA is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of:

Protection Officer

Vacancy Announcement Number 14-FO-WB-2Grade P-3Deadline for Applications 5 February 2014Duty Station Jerusalem

Under the supervision of the Field Protection Coordinator, the Protection Officer will be responsible for ensuring that all activities related to protection as an identified UNRWA cross-cutting theme are effectively mainstreamed into core Programmes in an effective, efficient, ethical and politically sensitive manner, and that institutional capacity development takes place to embed protection into service delivery at all levels of operations. In the implementation of this function, the incumbent will also be responsible to ensure, as and where appropriate, that relevant other cross-cutting issues, such as gender, disability and youth, are included in protection mainstreaming initiatives and activities. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities• Provide support to the integration and mainstreaming of UNRWA protection standards in programmes including but not limited to Education, Health, and Relief and Social Services and to other protection-related initiatives in UNRWA Programmes; develop, support and coordinate the implementation of a programme cycle management strategy to mainstream protection standards throughout UNRWA programming and services including needs assessment, work plan, implementation and monitoring and evaluation;• Oversee the transfer of responsibility and resources as discrete activities/projects/initiatives related to protection and other relevant cross cutting themes become embedded in core service delivery; oversee and coordinate measures to ensure programmes’ compliance with protection standards;• Coach Programme Protection Focal Points to develop adequate knowledge, leadership and capacity to mainstream protection within their programmes and services:? Provide technical support and policy advice in respect of agreed themes and activities; support the Protection Working Group through the Project Cycle Management approach to develop an annual work plan with clear deliverables and indicators of success;? Support fundraising, formulation and implementation of field protection programme initiatives responding to protection needs;? In Conjunction with Programme Support Office and the supervisor, support the revision and completion of Field Implementation Plans, ensuring protection is effectively mainstreamed within Programme planning;? Support the development of protection-related training, consultancy and knowledge building including the development of a training strategy based on clearly defined standards and competencies;? Develop and maintain effective external relations, including with UNRWA partners, peer agencies, donors, and beneficiary stakeholders related to protection mainstreaming, humanitarian coordination, and institutional capacity development on cross cutting issues; coordinate with the Gender Task Force and Persons with Disability Steering Committee.

Professional Knowledge and Experience• A university degree from an accredited educational institution, in public or business administration, social sciences, international humanitarian assistance, law, international relations or related discipline preferably with a focus on international human rights, international humanitarian law and/or refugee law;• A minimum of six years of relevant professional experience, of which at least two should be with an international or large government organization, outside one’s home country, in the area of refugee protection, protection mainstreaming and humanitarian project management;• Experience in the design, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of protection-tailored projects;• Previous work experience in refugee settings, preferably with international organizations, such as UNHCR, UNRWA or ICRC, or other relevant international non-governmental organizations;• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Competencies? Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;? Ability to develop clear goals, independently plan and prioritize own work, work well under tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;? Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; ? Proven ability to exercise initiative and resourcefulness necessary for prioritizing multiple clusters/components;? Excellent interpersonal skills, leadership, mature, independent, disciplined and self-confident.

Desirable Qualifications• Knowledge of activities of UNRWA operations and services;• Working knowledge of Arabic;• In-depth knowledge of Middle Eastern geo-political realities and their socio-cultural implications.

Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $60,091 net tax free with dependants or $56,091 single, plus post adjustment of 61.7% (subject to change without notice). Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks annual leave. Initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.

How to ApplyTo start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

General InformationUNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Date of issue: 16 January 2014/CF

How to apply:

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

Organization: Grassroots Jerusalem
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014

Grassroots Jerusalem is a Jerusalem based global/local activism platform. We work in Palestinian Communities with local leaders, activists and community-based organizations. We help strategically plan and think critically about community development in the communities we work with. GJ works with cutting edge new-media tools while honoring age-old Palestinian traditions in Jerusalem. Grassroots Jerusalem is proud to take a role in fighting and ending the Israeli Occupation and oppression by helping to define what the day after will look like. GJ is a connecting link between the global academic, economic, political, social active grassroots movements around the world and the movements in Jerusalem. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Grassroots Jerusalem is connected to people locally and internationally who support urban and human rights in Jerusalem. We are in the process of developing and running an assessment and advocacy methodology that is based on the community participatory model. The Assessment and Advocacy Intern would work closely with the Director of Community Assessment and the Advocacy Coordinator in the further development of our profiling of INGOs and local CSOs working throughout Jerusalem.

This work requires experience in research, analysis of data and participatory community outreach methods. This intership is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in grassroots movements and civil society development. Strong interpersonal, research, analytical and writing skills are required.

Supervision:

The Assessment and Advocacy Intern will work closely with the Director of Community Assessment and the Advocacy Coodinator at our office in Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem.

Compensation:

As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. Communication and work related travel expenses will be reimbursed during your stay.

How to apply:

Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org

• CV and cover letter (max 2 pages)

On a separate page please answer the following questions to the best of your ability:

1) Please describe in detail your previous research experience.
2) This position requires familiarity with the impact conflict plays in the development of communities and how it can impact civil society development. What insights, experience or research interests do you believe you possess that could make you an asset to our team?
3) Please describe any previous activist campaigns, social movements or community projects in which you have taken part.

Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.

Organization: Grassroots Jerusalem
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014

Organizational profile:

Grassroots Jerusalem (GJ) is a platform for Palestinian community leadership and advocacy. Together with local community representatives, GJ strategically addresses development, humanitarian, and political issues.

• GJ bridges and networks between community-based organizations and political advocacy targets.
• GJ amplifies grassroots activists’, leaders’, and organizations’ resources by developing virtual and physical environments for meeting, sharing information, educating, growing, and coordinating on shared issues of urgent and long-term concern.
• GJ seeks to strengthen Palestinian grassroots networks that represent the community voice.
• GJ is a home for opposing the occupation in Jerusalem (AlQuds), for building alternatives to oppressive systems, and for realizing the full AlQuds potential. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

One of GJ's three pillars is Mapping and Assessment. Grassroots Jerusalem has been working on a community needs assessment and organizational profiling project designed to create an interactive and dynamic map of Jerusalem that reflects each community’s experiences. The main role of the GIS/Open Source Mapping intern is to support our field team and community mappers in the development of community informational and advocacy maps. This work will require the ability to assist with community mapping workshops, upload and work with GIS data in multiple formats (shapefiles, OSM data, SQLite), and to create maps that meet the advocacy needs of both Grassroots Jerusalem and our community partners. The GIS/Open Source Intern will develop print and online maps using Quantum GIS and TileMill, maintain our Frontline SMS incident reporting system, and contribute creatively to the maps and information displayed on our network www.grassrootsalquds.net. This is an ideal opportunity for any individual interested in gaining GIS experience and exploring how open source technologies and public participatory mapping can play a role in advocacy and human rights.

Requirements:

• Fluent in English, and knowledge of Arabic is beneficial,
• Basic familiarity with GIS technology (Open Source and/or ArcGIS),
• A strong commitment to participatory approaches and community organizing,
• A strong ability to work in a diverse team,
• A sound understanding of the political context in Jerusalem.

While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to those that can either commit to 6 months and/or have prior experience living in the region. We are currently looking to fill the position as early as November 2013.

Supervision:

Upon arrival in Jerusalem interns will undergo an orientation designed to introduce them to the layout of the city as well as the technologies essential to their project. The GIS/Open Source mapping intern will work closely with our Field Coordinators and report to the Director of Community Assessment and Mapping.

Compensation:

As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. A small stipend will be provided in order to cover communication and work related travel expenses.

How to apply:

Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org

• Resume and cover letter (max 2 pages)
• On a separate page please answer the following questions to the best of your ability: Please describe the extent of your GIS mapping experience and level of familiarity with open source technologies (e.g. Frontline SMS, TileMill, QGIS, and OpenStreetMap) and any related skills such as programming languages.
• Beyond the mapping specific skills required for this internship, what skills do you feel will make you an excellent candidate for this internship?

Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.

Organization: Grassroots Jerusalem
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014

Organizational profile:

Grassroots Jerusalem is a Jerusalem based global/local activism platform. We work in Palestinian Communities with local leaders, activists and community based organizations. We help strategically plan and think critically about community development in the communities we work with. GJ works with cutting edge new-media tools while honoring age old Palestinian traditions in Jerusalem. Grassroots Jerusalem is proud to take a role in fighting and ending the Israeli Occupation and oppression by helping to define what the day after will look like. GJ is a connecting link between the global academic, economic, political, social active grassroots movements around the world and the movements in Jerusalem. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.

Markaz Al-Kul is a safe, quiet and equipped space that provides activists with the tools and resources they need to execute their actions. A workspace and meeting point for anyone active in the Palestinian community who needs a free, comfortable and quiet sanctuary where they can think and plan.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Markaz Al Kul is home to a library of information about East Jerusalem gathered by Grassroots Jerusalem’s staff and provided by community organizations and activists in Jerusalem. The Adminstration and Community Outreach Intern will be responsible for helping to maintain and grow Markaz Al-Kul’s connection to the communities of East Jerusalem, as well as our local partners, through the facilitation of events. Through community outreach projects, staying up to date with events around Jerusalem and helping to contribute creatively to how the center can be best used in the future, this intern position is ideal for any individual that enjoys community work and has strong organizational skills. Additional specific skills to this position include computer literacy, event planning and a strong commitment to supporting community members through a variety of creative ways. Markaz Al-Kul is the heart of the Grassroots Jerusalem project and therefore, must reflect not only the organizations commitment to human rights, but also supporting solutions and actions based on local community knowledge, rather than those that are the result of top down analysis of community needs. We are an organization that works to amplify the voices of the community and those working for social and political change from the bottom up. This position is an excellent opportunity to develop community organizational skills in a creative and dynamic environment. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to those that can either commit to 6 months or have prior experience living in the region. Intern selection happens 4 times a year and the start period for each intern cycle is June, September, January, April.

Supervision:

Upon arrival in Jerusalem interns will undergo an orientation designed to not only introduce them to the layout of the city and the technologies essential to their project. The Markaz Al-Kul interns will work closely with the Manager of Markaz Al-Kul.

Compensation:

As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. Communication and work related travel expenses will be reimbursed during your stay.

How to apply:

Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org

1) CV and cover letter (max 2 pages)
2) Describe the extent of administrative and community work experience.
3) Beyond the specific skills required for this internship, what skills do you feel will make you an excellent candidate for this internship?

Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.

Organization: Grassroots Jerusalem
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014

Organizational profile:

Grassroots Jerusalem is a Jerusalem based global/local activism platform. We work in Palestinian Communities with local leaders, activists and community based organizations. We help strategically plan and think critically about community development in the communities we work with. GJ works with cutting edge new-media tools while honoring age old Palestinian traditions in Jerusalem. Grassroots Jerusalem is proud to take a role in fighting and ending the Israeli Occupation and oppression by helping to define what the day after will look like. GJ is a connecting link between the global academic, economic, political, social active grassroots movements around the world and the movements in Jerusalem. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Grassroots Jerusalem has been working on the further development of our network (www.grassrootsalquds.net) project designed to support East Jerusalem community members, community based organizations and grassroots activists including those agencies and individuals who wish to support them. Our New-Media and Online platform intern will be part of a team working to increase awareness of the challenges that face community members as well as promote community based initiatives in order to bring about a positive change in Jerusalem. The New-Media and Online Platform intern will be responsible for helping to maintain and expand Grassroots Jerusalem’s current online presence, as well as creatively working to increase the user-ability and interactive nature of our network.

Required skills include flash or HTML5 programming, graphic design, audio/video editing, druppal and experience working as part of a creative team. Experience in journalism, blogging, photography and video would be additionally beneficial for this position. This is a great opportunity for someone who is tech-savvy, knowledgeable and interested in Open Source tools and new-media possibilities with community development and social/political change in mind.

While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to those that can either commit to 6 months and/or have prior experience living in the region. Intern selection happens 4 times a year and the start period for each intern cycle is June, September, January, April.

Supervision:

Upon arrival in Jerusalem interns will undergo an orientation designed to introduce them to the layout of the city as well as the technologies essential to their project. The New-Media and Online Platform intern will work closely with our Communications Officer, Advocacy Officer and our Director of Community Assessment and Mapping.

Compensation:

As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. Communication and work related travel expenses will be reimbursed during your stay.

How to apply:

Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org

1) CV and cover letter (max 2 pages)
2) Describe the extent of your web/network development and graphic design experience and provide examples of work when possible.
3) Beyond the specific computer and design skills required for this internship, what skills do you feel will make you an excellent candidate for this internship?

Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.

Organization: Grassroots Jerusalem
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014

Organizational profile:

Grassroots Jerusalem is a Jerusalem based global/local activism platform. We work in Palestinian Communities with local leaders, activists and community based organizations. We help strategically plan and think critically about community development in the communities we work with. GJ works with cutting edge new-media tools while honoring age old Palestinian traditions in Jerusalem. Grassroots Jerusalem is proud to take a role in fighting and ending the Israeli Occupation and oppression by helping to define what the day after will look like. GJ is a connecting link between the global academic, economic, political, social active grassroots movements around the world and the movements in Jerusalem. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

One of the guiding values of Grassroots Jerusalem is sustainability and as an organization we are interested in this concept not only in the projects and community initiatives that we support but we also strive to reflect this in the environment we are helping to create in Jerusalem. Therefore, our community center, Markaz Al-Kul, and our Grassroots offices need to physically reflect our commitment to be an environmental friendly organization. The Environmental Research and Outreach Intern will be responsible for implementation of a recycling system, water preservation and the building of our compost, as well as working with our staff and community partners to help increase environmental awareness. In order to make sure that any environmental system Grassroots Jerusalem supports reflects traditional values, the Environmental Research and Outreach intern will be responsible for researching the present challenges that exist that are prohibiting environmentalism in East Jerusalem and work with our local partners to find sustainable methods aimed at returning to traditionally practiced solutions. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in the relationship between environmentalism, human rights and social justice.

While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to those that can either commit to 6 months or have prior experience living in the region. Intern selection happens 4 times a year and the start period for each intern cycle is June, September, January, April.

Supervision:

Upon arrival in Jerusalem interns will undergo an orientation designed to not only introduce them to the layout of the city and the technologies essential to their project. The Environmental Research and Outreach Intern will work closely with Grassroots Jerusalem Directors and the Manager of Markaz Al-kul.

Compensation:

As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. Communication and work related travel expenses will be reimbursed during your stay.

How to apply:

Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org

1) CV and cover letter (max 2 pages)
2) Please describe the extent of your environmental experience, research or activism.
3) Beyond the specific skills required for this internship, what skills do you feel will make you an excellent candidate for this internship?

Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.

Organization: Grassroots Jerusalem
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014

Organizational profile:

Grassroots Jerusalem is a Jerusalem based global/local activism platform. We work in Palestinian Communities with local leaders, activists and community based organizations. We help strategically plan and think critically about community development in the communities we work with. GJ works with cutting edge new-media tools while honoring age old Palestinian traditions in Jerusalem. GJ is a connecting link between the global academic, economic, political, social active grassroots movements around the world and the movements in Jerusalem. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Grassroots Jerusalem has been working on the further development of our network (www.grassrootsalquds.net) project designed to support East Jerusalem community members, community based organizations and grassroots activists. In addition to helping to promote Grassroots Jerusalem advocacy messaging our online presence, the Social-Media and Communications intern will be part of a team working to increase awareness of the challenges that face community members, as well as promote community based initiatives through the use of multiple social media in order to bring about a positive change in Jerusalem. The Social-Media and Communications intern will be responsible for helping to promote both the activities of Grassroots Jerusalem, our community center Markaz Al Kul and help to maintain and expand Grassroots Jerusalem’s current online presence. A background in Journalism, blogging, photography and video are required, as well as an interest in human rights and social justice.

This position requires strong writing and communication skills, as well as the ability to quickly respond to events as they happen in Jerusalem. Additional skills may include flash or HTML5 programming, graphic design, audio/video editing, etc. would be beneficial. This is a great opportunity for someone who is tech-savvy, knowledgeable and interested in open source tools and new media possibilities with community development and social change in mind. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to those that can either commit to 6 months or have prior experience living in the region. Intern selection happens 4 times a year and the start period for each intern cycle is June, September, January, April.

Supervision:

Upon arrival in Jerusalem interns will undergo an orientation designed to not only introduce them to the layout of the city and the technologies essential to their project. The Social-Media and Communications Interns will work closely with our Communications Officer as well as our Advocacy Officer.

Compensation:

As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. Communication and work related travel expenses will be reimbursed during your stay.

How to apply:

Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org

1) CV and cover letter (max 2 pages)
2) Describe the extent of your communications, social media and journalism experience.
3) Beyond your specific skills required for this internship, what skills do you feel will make you an excellent candidate for this internship?

Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.

Organization: Grassroots Jerusalem
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014

Grassroots Jerusalem is a Jerusalem based global/local activism platform. We work in Palestinian Communities with local leaders, activists and community-based organizations. We help strategically plan and think critically about community development in the communities we work with. GJ works with cutting edge new-media tools while honoring age-old Palestinian traditions in Jerusalem. Grassroots Jerusalem is proud to take a role in fighting and ending the Israeli Occupation and oppression by helping to define what the day after will look like. GJ is a connecting link between the global academic, economic, political, social active grassroots movements around the world and the movements in Jerusalem. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Grassroots Jerusalem is connected to people locally and internationally who support urban and human rights in Jerusalem. In order to meet the needs of our bilingual audience we require the creation of all of our materials in both English and Arabic. The translation intern would be responsible for the translation of GJ created as well as at times community created content. The translation intern would work with our Advocacy Coordinator and field staff. Strong writing skills and master of Arabic and English are required for this position. Knowledge and experience with translation preferred.

Supervision:

The Translation Intern will work closely with the Advocacy Coordinator at our office in Sheikh Jarrah, Jerusalem.

Compensation:

As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. Communication and work related travel expenses will be reimbursed during your stay.

How to apply:

Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org
CV and cover letter (max 2 pages)

Please describe the extent of your experience in Translation.

Beyond the specific skills required for this internship, what skills do you feel will make you an excellent candidate for this internship?

Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.

Organization: Grassroots Jerusalem
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 15 Jun 2014

Organizational profile:

Grassroots Jerusalem is a Jerusalem based global/local activism platform. We work in Palestinian Communities with local leaders, activists and community based organizations. We help strategically plan and think critically about community development in the communities we work with. GJ works with cutting edge new-media tools while honoring age old Palestinian traditions in Jerusalem. Grassroots Jerusalem is proud to take a role in fighting and ending the Israeli Occupation and oppression by helping to define what the day after will look like. GJ is a connecting link between the global academic, economic, political, social active grassroots movements around the world and the movements in Jerusalem. We are looking for people who can join and help us do our job better.

The Markaz Al Kul Legal Clinic

East Jerusalem residents face several unique daily challenges that need legal support-- claiming national insurance rights, family unification, residency revocations, housing demolitions, land confiscations, child arrests, prosecution of individuals and organizations advocating for human rights and social change etc.

The Markaz Al Kul Legal Clinique is especially designed to meet the needs of East Jerusalem residents. Our unique legal unit brings together a network of lawyers that are familiar with the complex legal system in Jerusalem and are familiar with civil and human rights cases. The Legal Clinic provides the following services for rights regarding:

• Land planning and housing
• Child arrests and accusations
• Human Rights activists or organizations targeted by the Israeli authorities
• Residency status, national insurance and municipal bureaucracy
• Workers rights; including private employment agencies

Job Description and Responsibilities:

At this time Grassroots Jerusalem is looking for Law students and those with degrees in International Law and Policy, to work as researchers and in support of our local team of Lawyers and Legal interns from Jerusalem.Knowledge of the history of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict,the role of International courts and conventions, as well as Arabic skills would be beneficial. Our clinic is working in conjunction with the Human Rights Defenders Fund, as well as with several legal experts and organizations working in Jerusalem in order to better serve community members impacted by the Occupation and human right activists working for change. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to those that can either commit to 6 months or have prior experience living in the region.While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to those that can either commit to 6 months or have prior experience living in the region. Intern selection happens 4 times a year and the start period for each intern cycle is June, September, January, April.

Supervision:

Upon arrival in Jerusalem interns will undergo an orientation designed to not only introduce them to the layout of the city and the technologies essential to their project. The Markaz Al-Kul Legal Clinic interns will work closely with the Markaz Al-Kul Legal team.

Compensation:

As this is an intern position there is no salary, but the Grassroots Jerusalem staff is committed to helping their interns take advantage of the variety of funding they qualify for through their educational institutions. Interns will be responsible for securing their own housing during their time in Jerusalem. Communication and work related travel expenses will be reimbursed during your stay.

How to apply:

Please email the following items to intern@grassrootsalquds.org

1) CV and cover letter (max 2 pages)
2) Please describe your legal experience and level of familiarity with international law and the issues facing East Jerusalem.

Beyond the specific skills required for this internship, what skills do you feel will make you an excellent candidate for this internship?

Due to a lack of administrative resources only successful applicants will be contacted.

Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 18 Oct 2013

Monitoring & Evaluation and Outreach Expert – Palestine Market Development Programme (PMDP)

About DAI:

DAI is an employee-owned global development company. For 40 years, we have worked on the frontlines of international development, tackling fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governments, and instability. Currently, DAI is delivering results that matter in some 60 countries. Our integrated development solutions turn ideas into impact by bringing together fresh combinations of expertise and innovation across multiple disciplines—crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS and disease control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Our clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and national governments.

Programme Overview:

The UK Department for International Development (DFID), is looking to build on previous international donor supported private sector growth in Palestine to address the continuing issue of unemployment and poverty in the region. DAI under contract by DFID, will use the Making Markets Work for the Poor (M4P) approach to aid in developing a sustainable economic base through establishment of a dynamic and productive private sector.

Increasing GDP will in turn increase tax revenues for the Palestinian Authority, promoting fiscal sustainability and reducing donor dependence. The programme has a number of specific goals it wishes to achieve by the end of the 6 year programme; these include increasing employment and direct increases in business development and enterprise performance.

Objectives of the role:

The Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) and Outreach Advisor will have overall responsibility for designing this system and with setting up a monitoring framework to gather data needed to assess progress against the intended goals and benchmarks. As part of this role you will also work alongside the Gender Expert to integrate gender strategy into programme interventions.

In addition to overseeing the PMDP M&E system, the M&E and Outreach Advisor will be responsible for supporting the Gender Expert to integrate gender strategy into programme interventions. Initially, the role will focus on the M&E framework for PMDP – ensuring that it aligns to the National Strategy, provides useful information to the Palestinian Leadership, DFID and DAI.

Length of the project: 6 years

Engagement: LTTA for years 1 and 2 (Full time), then STTA until end of project.

Start Date: October 2013

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the monitoring and evaluation system and baselines for reporting progress, and maintain reporting procedures and guidelines in compliance with DFID and DAI Home Office systems

• Employ and oversee a rigorous monitoring and evaluation system to track the progress of all activities and outputs, including a strong focus on evaluating gender awareness and participation in all PMDP activities

• Develop specialized monitoring tools and data collection protocols to ensure accurate collection and verification

• Track PMDP’s progress and evaluate its impact in an integrated manner allowing for on-going learning and program adjustments

• Contribute to capacity development of the Palestinian Authority to conduct baseline surveys, data collection, and studies

• Provide training and mentoring to all PMDP staff on M&E, including field-based staff in four county offices and other field locations as required

• Manage project communications and PR with stakeholders and disseminate project information

• Coordinate and oversee project impact evaluation activities to assess the outcomes and impacts of PMDP’s activities, especially efforts funded through the grants facilities

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in evaluation, social sciences, or other related field is required

• Between 5-7 years of professional work experience developing, implementing, and managing M&E systems, including field level activities of which 3 years involve large-scale development projects

• At least four (4) years of professional work experience in M&E systems for rural/agricultural development

• Demonstrated experience with gender mainstreaming in agriculture/market development projects

• Past experience leading and building the capacity of teams of M&E officers, including remote, field-based staff, to meet program needs and deliverables

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills

• Strong background and training in field research methodologies

• Experience working in Palestine or the Middle East and post-conflict countries is desirable

How to apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

Deadline for Applications - Friday 18th October

How to apply:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH13/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1...

Organization: Médecins du Monde
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 02 Dec 2013

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.

MdM currently works in 46 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.

MDM-F-France has been working in Palestine since 1995. The general goal of MDM-F is to improve the physical and mental health of the Palestinian populations in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip through developing local health professionals’ abilities in specialised fields.Established in Gaza since February 2002, MDM-F has implemented long-term programmes to improve the quality of healthcare services provided to the population of the Gaza Strip, thus limiting the impact of the conflict on their health. The approach adopted is one of supporting the national health system by upgrading the medical facilities (through training, equipment, etc.) to ensure access to quality care services. MDM-F also intends to address the needs of the communities by enhancing health education and sensitization.

In 2013, MDM-F-France will continue reinforcing Emergency preparedness at primary health care and community levels in Middle Area governorate. MDM-F will also implement a project on Sexual and Reproductive health with a local partner in order to improve the access to family planning services and empower women’s rights.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

You will ensure Palestine MdM coordination team, led by a General Coordinator, coordinates programs in Gaza and Nablus. The Gaza Field Coordinator is member of the Country Coordination Team, composed as such: Administrative coordinator, Field Coordinator Nablus, Field Coordinator Gaza and General coordinator.

The Field coordinator works in close collaboration with the Deputy Field coordinator in Gaza and the General coordinator in Jerusalem. He is responsible for overall management of the Gaza program and supervising and guiding the Gaza coordination team.

The Gaza Coordinator reports directly to the General Coordinator.

More specifically s/he is in charge of: - Management and Monitoring of existing programs - Internal and external communication - Team security and coordination in conjunction with the Base logistician in Gaza and General coordinator- Manage human resources - Financial, administrative and logistics management of the Gaza base: supervise the work carried out by the Administrator and the Base logistician in cooperation with the Administrative coordinator in Jerusalem.- General context follow-up

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Starting: 10/12/2013

• Duration: 12 months (renewable)

• Contract : EMPLOYEE (French contract)

• Short term contract

• Family or accompanied posting is not possible

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

You will be committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and be motivated by its non-statutory, Not-For-Profit model.

1.Professional experience

• Experience in a similar position
• Experience of project management abroad is essential
• Experience of team management is essential.
• Experience in negotiations and relations with local partners and authorities in a difficult legal, administrative and political context (very important)
• Field experience under potentially hazardous safety conditions

2.Required Skills

• Ability to classify and to manage priorities
• Organisational skills, rigor
• Excellent knowledge of Windows environment (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point...)
• Good management and communication qualities
• Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
• Skills in writing proposals
• English (spoken - written - read) + French or Arabic

3.Appreciated qualifications

• Experience in projects funded by international donors
• Legal experience or knowledge

• Knowledge of the Arab or Muslim world

• Languages: Fluent English (oral and written) mandatory / Arab an asset

How to apply:

To apply this position, please send a resume and a cover letter via this link: http://mdm.profilsearch.com/recrute/internet/fo_annonce_voir.php?id=914&...

To have a look at all our vacancies: http://www.medecinsdumonde.org/Agir-Donner/Postuler-a-MdM

« MdM reserves the right to close any vacancy before the advertised deadline. Thank you for your understanding. »

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 01 Oct 2013

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCYFOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EASTUNRWA

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. For its international team, UNRWA is seeking to employ a qualified:

Team Leader, Operations Support Office and Field Protection Coordinator

Vacancy Announcement Number 13-FO-GA-38Grade P-4Deadline for Applications 1 October 2013Duty Station Gaza

Under the direct supervision of the Director of UNRWA Operations in Gaza, the Team Leader, Operations Support Office and Field Protection Coordinator will be accountable for the Operations Support Office, particularly its work to support the neutrality of UNRWA operations, and for the overall leadership and accountability of protection within the field’s operations. The Deputy Director for UNRWA Operations (Programmes) in Gaza will be responsible for the senior supervision and guidance of the OSO and protection work. The incumbent of this post will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Operations Support Office in Gaza as well as for leading and co-ordinating UNRWA Gaza’s efforts to integrate the principles and practice of protection into its programmes and operations. This is a position for a mature professional in the humanitarian field who possesses a thorough understanding of humanitarian principles and operations and the programmatic and conceptual aspects of protection, and possesses the skills to translate these principles into practice for the benefit of Palestine refugees in Gaza. In addition, the incumbent and Team regularly support the Field in planning and hosting delegations when visiting Gaza. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities• Lead the Operation Support Office, which contributes to the efficacy of the Agency’s humanitarian programmes in the Gaza Strip by proactively monitoring, documenting and reporting on the living conditions of Palestine refugees, their access to humanitarian services, threats to their welfare and protection, and Agency adherence to humanitarian principles, particularly neutrality; oversee the daily management of the Operations Support Office in accordance with the established objectives including conducting regular briefings for Operations Support Officers (OSOs) to review the events of the preceding period; plan and control the execution of all operations described in the office’s mandate and establish long term operational objectives under the supervision of the Deputy Director of UNRWA Operations (Programmes); oversee resource allocation, establish and maintain operational guidelines and issue instructions to his/her team members and administrative duties related to the assigned staff and for all logistics related to the programme;• Lead and facilitate the implementation of the Agency protection strategy at the field level; develop/update and coordinate the implementation of the Gaza Field Office’s multi-year protection operational plan and protection work plans; monitor, document and report on protection incidents, patterns and trends and lead/advise the development of response mechanisms; assist Chiefs of Area Offices, Area Operations Officers and advise OSOs in supporting other governorate-level staff in identifying and responding to specific protection needs and well-being of refugees; ensure that rapidly changing protection and humanitarian needs are monitored and addressed during escalations of violence; provide the Director with regular, well analyzed reports on the humanitarian conditions and protection threats of refugees and advise on decision points; ensure that UNRWA advocacy messages and strategies are well-informed by protection and operational challenges on the ground;• Provide technical guidance to the Protection Mainstreaming Officer (PMO), ensuring that protection, including all aspects of gender, age and disability, is mainstreamed throughout UNRWA programmes, planning and service delivery; provide technical oversight to ensure programme mainstreaming work is done in accordance with Agency and international protection, gender, disability and age guidelines and best practices; together with the Senior Programme Manager (SPM), guide the Protection Mainstreaming Officer in establishing and executing a work plan, including, inter alia, the training of programme staff and the facilitation of programme specific protection work plans; assist the SPM in designing responses to protection issues that emerge within UNRWA programmes; work in collaboration with the PMO to ensure that field-level protection coordination meeting and protection reports to the Director reflect issues identified through the programme mainstreaming efforts; • Maintain close cooperation with the Gaza Field Office (GFO) Field Security Officer (FSO) and UN Department of Safety and Security (DSS) in order to brief OSOs on developments in the security situation, to guide OSOs while in the field, to inform the Agency’s protection monitoring, documentation and intervention efforts, and to ensure information gathered by the OSOs at the field level relevant to developing and maintaining UNRWA’s security situation awareness is shared with the Director of UNRWA Operations (DUO), Deputy Directors of UNRWA Operations (DDUOs), Field Security Officer (FSO) and UN DSS on a daily or real-time basis;• Serve as the protection focal point for actors external to the UNRWA Gaza office; liaise and attend the Protection Cluster; coordinate with OHCHR, OCHA, relevant NGOs and other protection partners in the Gaza Strip; collaborate with OHCHR and others in planning and hosting human rights delegation visits and other protection focused delegations when visiting Gaza such as special rapporteurs; • Monitor political and operational developments in the Gaza Strip, the occupied Palestinian territory and the region, particularly in relation to the development of law and policy in the area of refugees’ protection.

Professional Knowledge and Experience• Advanced university degree in political or social sciences or law, or related discipline, from a recognised academic institution;• A minimum of eight years of professional relevant experience managing or supporting the day-to-day work of a large-scale humanitarian operation, as well as in protection operations in emergency contexts, outside one’s home country;• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Competencies? Excellent interpersonal skills, mature, independent, disciplined, loyal, self-confident and self-assured;? Excellent analysis, communication, negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to handle sensitive situations diplomatically;• Ability to work under pressure and within a team;? Flexible, able to assess and analyse situations quickly, objectively and prudently;? Politically aware while remaining neutral, impartial and discreet at all times;? Strong knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights issues to include approaches and techniques to address sensitive problems;? Ability to establish priorities and to plan work assignments.

Desirable Qualifications• Experience in applying knowledge of public international law, particularly of international refugee law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law;• Practical experience in ways of putting operational protection principles within a human development framework;• Experience working or leading protection efforts in an acute complex emergency;• Knowledge and understanding of the Palestine refugees situation in the political context of the Middle East and specifically in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt);? Familiarity with relevant parts of the UN system (OHCHR, UNHCR, UNICEF, OCHA);? Working knowledge of Arabic.

Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $72,467 net tax free with dependants or $67,483 single, plus post adjustment of 58.4% (subject to change without notice). Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks of annual leave. Staff members based in Gaza are entitled to additional benefits, subject to eligibility, including Extended Monthly Security Evacuation Allowance, and R&R leave, currently every 8 weeks (according to the UN classification of the duty station) but subject to change without notice. While Gaza is a non-family duty station, eligible staff members may set up a second household in a nearby location to have their family nearby. Initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.

How to ApplyTo start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

General InformationUNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Date of issue: 2 September 2013/CF

How to apply:

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

Organization: COOPI - Cooperazione Internazionale
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013

Length of contract: 3-6 months ASAP Duty Station: East Jerusalem and West Bank&Gaza

Vacancy Profile: Country Administrator Assistant - stagiaire

COOPI is currently implementing two projects in East Jerusalem with the specific objective to improve the professional skills of the youth workforce in East Jerusalem and two projects in West Bank with the specific objective of improving economical situations of the most vulnerable households through protection programs.

Responsibilities:

— Ensure the logistics and administrative follow up of the project;

— Management of accountancy software;

— Apply and supervise the correct use of administrative procedures;

— Prepare and classify all documents and forms necessary for the correct implementation of the projects according to COOPI administrative procedures;

— Supervise the site activities when applicable to ensure adequate quality and progress;

— Provide solutions and define work processes for all planned interventions;

— Reporting tasks;

— Any other tasks required by the Country Administrator

Requirements

— University Degree in Economics, Administration or related fields.

— Minimum of expertise in similar positions and/or in similar sectors;

— Previous experience with an international humanitarian NGO is an advantage;

— Handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines;

— Excellent capacity of teamwork and of coordination with the relevant actors

— Excellent inter-personal and writing communication skills;

— Fluency in written and spoken English;

— High knowledge of computer language;

— Driving license

Facilities

Accomodation provided by COOPI.

How to apply:

http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/938/

Organization: Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

Requirements

MSIF is seeking an experienced consultant, currently living and working in Palestine, to carry out mentoring service on organisational planning including carrying out needs assessment for people with MS (MSPF’s members), developing the organisation’s vision, mission, values and a 2-3 year strategic plan (including key aims and objectives, areas of focus (projects and activities), timeframes and financial/human resource implications).The consultant will be required to give 10 working days (to include material preparation) between 1 October 2013 and 31 December 2013.

It is essential that the consultant

• is a native Arabic-speaker;
• has excellent spoken and written English;
• has at least 5 years of proven work experience in the field of organisational development and NGO capacity building;
• has at least 2 years of proven experience in training, consulting or on-the-job coaching of NGOs in the region, particularly in the area of organisational and strategic planning and governance.

Background

The Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) www.msif.org is a London-based international organisation linking the work of more than 85 multiple sclerosis (MS) organisations worldwide.

MSIF has been working with the Arab region since 2008 and in the current strategic period (2012-16) is committed to continuing its efforts to strengthen the growing number of MS organisations and groups in the region, which, in turn, will be better able to meet the needs of people affected by MS.

The Country-focused Capacity Building Programme comes under MSIF’s activities in the Arab region. Its main objective is to build the capacity of three selected MS organisations from the Arab region in their key area(s) of need. MS Friends Society in Palestine (MSPF) is one of the three selected organisations to benefit from the Programme.

Task

An organisational capacity assessment was carried out for MSPF to help identify their key area(s) of need. Strategic planning was identified as one of the key areas of need to be addressed this year.

MSPF does not have a strategic plan in place; it currently plans activities on a predominately ad-hoc and incremental basis. It needs to develop its overarching vision, mission and values and its strategy for the next 2-3 years.

A period of mentoring (mentoring service) to develop the above strategy is planned for MSPF in 2013.

Services

• Preparation, in liaison with the MSIF Secretariat and MSPF staff, of the mentoring service.
• Participation in 1-2 webinar/teleconference calls prior to the start of the mentoring service with the MSIF Secretariat and MSPF staff, call charges to be covered by MSIF.
• Preparation of all relevant materials required during the service.
• Meeting with the MSPF staff at the start of the service to brief and set a timeline for the period.
• Delivery of the mentoring service during the period 1 October - 31 December 2013.
• Participation in around four teleconference calls with the MSIF Secretariat during the service, call charges to be covered by MSIF.

Outputs

• A 2-3 year strategic plan for MSPF (including vision, mission, values, key aims and objectives, areas of focus (projects and activities), timeframes and financial/human resource implications).

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following to Abdelfatah Ibrahim, MSIF Regional Capacity Building Manager, abdelfatah@msif.org by 17.00GMT on 20 September 2013:
• CV including your daily rate (for preparing and carrying out the mentoring service).
• A proposal of no more than 250 words explaining how you would approach the mentoring and the methodology/techniques you would use. This should include the areas to be covered and tasks to be included and a breakdown of the time/days required to carry these out.
• The cost of the service (daily rate/ total cost).

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013

Call for Proposals for Consultant to Organise NRC Conference in Brussels on 22 November 2013

1. BACKGROUND

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) re-established its presence in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in January 2009 and is mainly developing programme activities in the sectors of shelter, education and the provision of information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA). The long term objective of the programme is to contribute to improved protection and living conditions for refugees and internally displaced persons in the oPt.

In the 20 years since the signing of the Oslo Accords between the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization, the framework established under the Accords has become an obstacle to ensuring the fundamental rights of Palestinians, and increased the fragmentation of the oPt, with far-reaching consequences for the civilian population in the West Bank and Gaza. Norwegian Refugee Council plans to host an international conference in Brussels on November 22, 2013, bringing together policy-makers, diplomats, EU and UN representatives, academics, humanitarian professionals and Israeli and Palestinian civil society for a multifaceted discussion linking policy and practitioner expertise.

The conference will be an opportunity for the international community, and Europe in particular—as both a major aid provider and key political player—to take stock of the impact of the Oslo Accords on the humanitarian situation in Palestine, reflect on their own responsibility as stakeholders operating on the ground, and debate practical recommendations for addressing and mitigating the humanitarian situation.

1. OBJECTIVES

The overall results to be achieved by the consultant/s are as follows:

?A well organized, smoothly-running one-day conference fostering debate of the humanitarian implications of the Oslo Accords framework and discussing policy responses.
?Event summary briefing paper or other summary as needed.

The consultant will be tasked with providing substantive input on the conference plan and implementing NRC’s guidance on key themes to be discussed by speakers, while ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are consulted. We are looking for a highly organized individual able to handle project management and important relationships with finesse.

The Consultant/s responsibilities and duties are as follows:

Project management tasks:
• Manage conference budget and track expenses
• Coordinate feedback from various NRC offices
• Liaise and coordinate with conference co-sponsors and other partners

Substantive input:
• Provide input, under NRC supervision, in identifying conference speakers
• Liaise with, provide topical guidance, and manage relationships with speakers
• Edit and coordinate event summary or other products
• Write and produce other documents as needed

Administrative tasks:
• Prepare, disseminate and follow up on high level speaker invitations
• Book flights, hotels, travel and logistics for speakers
• Draft conference save-the-date and general audience invitations
• Attend conference and provide administrative and logistical support to speakers during the conference
• Produce logistics package for participants

1. PROGRESS PLAN

Progress plan with milestones and delivery dates

Delivery dates: Milestones:
20.09.2013 • Speakers invited and confirmed.
01.11.2013 • Travel arrangements completed.
06.11.2013 • Arrangements for day of conference completed and RSVP list finalized.
2.12.2013 • Draft conference summary delivered.

1. LIMITATIONS OF SCOPE

• The consultant is not authorized to speak on behalf of NRC unless specifically authorized by the NRC ICLA Program Manager, Jerusalem.
• The consultant shall represent himself/herself/themselves, vis-à-vis his contract as an Event Consultant with the NRC Office in Jerusalem.
• NRC shall have final decision-making with regards to conference content and speakers.
• NRC shall have final editorial control with regards to any related written products.

1. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in organizing conferences and events.
• Highly detail oriented and organized.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.
• Ability to represent NRC in accordance with humanitarian principles.
• Knowledge of protection issues in the oPt and of the Oslo Accords highly desired.
• Humanitarian or protection policy experience highly desired.

How to apply:

Proposals shall include the following:

• A CV and cover letter with information regarding the experience and qualifications of the applicant, including details of previous event management experience.
• Short writing sample, unedited by others.
• A proposed consultancy fee.

Note: NRC expects that the above results can be delivered through a part-time work schedule over 3.5 months.

Proposals in English are to be submitted by email to leeam.azulay@nrc.no. Please use the text 'NRC Conference Organiser' in the subject title of your email.

Candidates must be available to begin immediately. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 20 Sep 2013

Job Purpose Summary

Responsible for developing the Office Administration and HR in NRC Palestine. Overall responsible for the day-to-day running of all Administration and Human Resources issues related to NRC Palestine office. Responsible for organising internal capacity building and training for national staff in Palestine.

Key Responsibilities

HR Development

Develop HR and office administration as a support department in NRC Palestine to meet needs and gaps in the other Departments. Develop these areas according to NRC policy, guidelines and Israeli and Palestinian law.

Personnel Management

•Management of staff reporting directly to the AHRM.•Maintain administrative responsibility of national staff issues on behalf of the Country Director, i.e. contracts, job descriptions, salary scales, leave, benefit etc.•Facilitate frequent meetings for the national staff, and update the staff on new NRC guidelines, regulations etc. •Facilitate recruitment, induction courses and training of national staff. •Ensure implementation of NRC standard personnel policy guidelines for national staff, including adhering to national labor laws, taxation systems and rules, social security and insurance etc.•Develop and introduce a Performance Appraisal for national staff.•Interpret and introduce NRC’s Anti-Corruption Guidelines to the specific requirements of Palestine.•Ensure that internal procedures are implemented in accordance with NRC guidelines, policies and Code of Conduct.

Administrative tasks and responsibilities

•Ensure that all necessary agreements, permits and licenses necessary for NRC’s operations are in place, and keep updated on national rules and regulations pertaining to the activities of NRC. This also includes visas and permits for expatriate staff.•Ensure that archives and filling systems are in use and maintained according to the NRC regulations. Work closely with the Program staff on administrative issues.•Liaise with relevant authorities on any issues related to administrative and personnel issues.•Overall responsible for maintenance of the NRC Jerusalem office and guesthouses•Maintain a particular responsibility towards transparency and accountability within administration and personnel issues.•Ensure that internal procedures are implemented in accordance with NRC guidelines, policies and Code of Conduct. •Responsible for assisting expats in the process for residence permits and for visas for visitors

Training

•Overall responsible for organizing and implementation of NRC national staff trainings and other capacity building initiatives•Conduct training in administrative and human recourse procedures and maintain a supervisory role for all administration and HR staff.•Conduct training in administrative and HR procedures, for NRC’s project staff and other relevant personnel.

Qualifications and Competences

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Relevant university degree, preferably business administration/management OR other relevant educational background combines with relevant professional experience.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 7 years Administration and HR management experience• Proven results in building strong administrative and HR systems• Ability to plan for different sets of scenarios in relation to budgets and plans• Knowledge of the Israeli process for residence permits and for visas for visitors• Solid experience of working with Windows-based computer software • Proven skills and experience in report writing• Understanding of issues in complex emergencies and crisis contexts• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and negotiating skills• Political and cultural awareness • Fluency in the English, Arabic and Hebrew language, written and verbal

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes

• Good communication and interpersonal skills• Strong organizational and team working skills• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential• Very Good English Language level (Business English is a plus)• Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus

Commencement: As soon as possibleContract period: Open ended contractDuty Station : Jerusalem Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions

How to apply:

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Code of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.

To apply please visit www.nrc.no/vacancies

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

 Closing date: 20/09/2013

Organization: Norwegian Refugee Council
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 03 Sep 2013

Job Purpose Summary

The ICLA programme requires a Legal Coordinator to be responsible for coordinating and undertaking legal work under the International Component of the programme. Responsibilities will include, amongst other things, identifying, facilitating and conducting research into international humanitarian, human rights and public law in cooperation with the Research Unit, conducting advocacy in coordination with the Advocacy Unit, organizing, facilitating and providing trainings in cooperation with the Training Team, identifying needs for international legal opinions, identifying cases suitable for international justice mechanisms and coordinating usage of these mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and update workplans and other tools for coordination of international component and ensure adherence to commitments to donors;• Work with ICLA partners, national NGOs and international organizations on issues of international law and remedies for Palestinians suffering housing, land and property violations;• Identify potential cases from ICLA’s caseload suitable for international non-litigious justice mechanisms and following up on cases that are selected;• Coordinate use of the special complaints procedures amongst ICLA and ICLA partners;• Draft legal documents and legal correspondence as required• Conduct legal analyses and research to international law issues relevant to the ICLA programme (West Bank and Gaza) in cooperation with the Research Unit• Work closely with the ICLA Gaza team on identifying cases and issues in international law of relevance to the Gaza programme and coordinating activities and initiatives• Participate in planning, developing and implementing ICLA legal strategies relevant to international law• Responsible for data entry into ICLA database on ICLA activities and services provided• Organize and provide trainings/workshops to ICLA, ICLA partners and national and international organizations on aspects of international humanitarian and human rights law in cooperation with the Training Team• Identify cases and themes that require an international legal opinion or research and act as focal point; • Prepare reports for advocacy purposes, including Shadow Reports and other communications to UN bodies and conduct related advocacy in coordination with the Advocacy Unit.• Monitor and report on any developments in international law relevant to programme• Carry out any other relevant duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications and Competences

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• University degree in the field of law. • Master’s degree in international humanitarian and/or human rights law an advantage.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal work experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong background in International law• Excellent drafting and research skills• Excellent legal analysis skills• Good communication and interpersonal skills• Strong organizational and team working skills• Good cultural awareness and sensitivity• Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential• Excellent English Language level both written and oral• Knowledge of Arabic and/or Hebrew an advantage• Very good computer skills• Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus• Excellent understanding of protection principles and the rights of returnees, IDPs and refugees

All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.Commencement: As soon as possibleContract period: Open ended contractDuty Station : Jerusalem Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions

How to apply:

To apply please visit www.nrc.no/vacancies

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

 Closing date: 03/09/2013

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 01 Sep 2013

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCYFOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EASTUNRWA

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff.

The External Relations and Communications Department (ERCD) includes several positions of Senior External Relations and Projects Officer, each with a unique portfolio. In view of possible upcoming vacancies, ERCD seeks to establish a roster of qualified candidates who would be pre-approved for appointment to one or more of the SERPO posts depending on their profile.

Senior External Relations and Projects Officer (Roster)

Vacancy Announcement Number 13-HQ-JR-22Grade P-4Deadline for Applications 1 September 2013Duty Station Jerusalem

The Senior External Relations and Projects Officer is an integral part of the Donor Relations Division in Jerusalem and reports directly to the Chief, Donor Relations Division. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities• Manage a portfolio of several donors; maintain the day-to-day relationship with these donors; provide a consistently high level of customer service to the donor representative offices in Jerusalem and Ramallah; work closely with counterparts at the Ministries on preparing bilateral agreements; analyze, review and edit project proposals and progress reports, monitor expenditure, implementation, completion and closure of donor-funded projects and draft correspondence for the purpose of fund-raising and advocacy;• Produce briefing materials and talking points for senior management including the Commissioner-General, Deputy Commissioner-General, Directors and the Representative Offices in New York, Washington and Brussels; prepare and organize missions of the Commissioner-General to donor capitals;• Promote and implement the Agency’s Resource Mobilisation Strategy with results-oriented concrete actions; organize and participate in senior level missions to donor capitals as/when needed; participate in major meetings and conferences and policy-level bilateral discussions with government civil servants or at the political level; supports Advisory Commission Secretariat with donor liaison on specific issues ensuring timely follow-up; organize and participate in donor field trips in the five fields of operation including high-level delegations from capitals;• Ensure timely follow-up and proactive coordination with concerned Departments, Field Offices and Representative Offices on contributions, donor–funded projects and external relations activities; be responsible for donor liaison and Agency coordination in the recruitment of non-regular staff including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs) and other kinds of contributions of personnel from donor governments; actively explores opportunities for new sources of funding and of non-regular staff.

Professional Knowledge and Experience• Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in political science, international relations, public administration, law, economic, social science or similar field;• At least eight years’ experience working for an international organization or development agency in fund raising, public information and/or external relations of which three years at least should have been at a senior level;• Experience in project management/design;• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Good working knowledge of French is highly desirable.

Competencies• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;• Ability to supervise a team (where applicable);• Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to handle details and present a persuasive case;• Proven ability to maintain good professional relations with a variety of interested stakeholders in different settings;• Ability to develop clear goals, independently plan and prioritize own work, work well under tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent activities; • Positive attitude and strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and coordination skills;• Ability to find creative solutions to problems and negotiate with and influence others;• Understanding of the culture and political complexity of the area;• Excellent computer skills.

Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

Desirable Qualifications• Knowledge of UN system;• Knowledge of other European languages.

Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at $72,467 net tax free with dependants or $67,483 single, plus post adjustment of 56.3% (subject to change without notice). Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks of annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. Initial contract is for two years, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.

How to ApplyTo start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

General InformationUNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

Date of issue: 22 May 2013/LF

How to apply:

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 26 Aug 2013

TERMS OF REFERENCE

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions.

Consultant - Photographic Curator, Jerusalem

BACKGROUNDSince its founding UNRWA has produced and collected an audiovisual archive, covering all aspects of the lives and history of Palestine refugees. The photographic curator will be asked to design an exhibition to present a selection of this archive.

The exhibition should be aimed at a wide audience. The archive should be central to the exhibition, but the photos and films would be brought alive by adding to them in a visually powerful and imaginative way. The exhibition should therefore be easily movable and set up, possibly by using projection and interactive monitors, rather than printed images. More details will be made available after an initial screening of the candidates.

To apply, the candidate should present:• A powerful portfolio, showing experience with curating, design and/or artistic experience.• A short concept note with some initial ideas on this exhibition, especially on how to make archival photos taken come alive for a wide contemporary audience.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE• Experience in curating photographic exhibitions, preferably of an archival nature similar to this one. Experience designing publications would be an advantage.• A background in art and photography would be an advantage.• Affinity with Palestine refugees and/or the work of UNRWA.

APPLICATION PROCESSApplicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements, as well as their expected daily consultant rate, via consultancy@unrwa.org clearly indicating the title of this consultancy “Photographic Curator” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 26 August 2013 (late applications will not be considered).

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced female candidates. Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

How to apply:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements, as well as their expected daily consultant rate, via consultancy@unrwa.org clearly indicating the title of this consultancy “Photographic Curator” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 26 August 2013 (late applications will not be considered).

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced female candidates. Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013

TERMS OF REFERENCE

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions.

Individual Fund Raising Manager, Jerusalem

BACKGROUND

The overall goal of the Individual Fund Raising Manager is to lead a pro-active approach to UNRWA’s online fundraising and marketing outreach, resulting in the growth of funds raised through the agency online efforts. He/she will be expected to design and execute activities aimed at exponentially growing the number of online donations and the number of supporters in the global database.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop insightful, creative and effective marketing strategies and tactics aimed at achieving individual fund raising objectives;• Serve as support to UNRWA’s National Committees activities in the field of individual giving. • Develop comprehensive plans to critically analyze the results of digital and offline direct marketing solutions; • Coordinate online strategies with offline marketing strategies;• Design, edit and produce content for direct marketing appeals and campaigns that is consistent with UNRWA's needs and priorities;• Optimize UNRWA’s internet marketing efforts, including development and maintenance of the Private Partnerships section of website, landing pages and search engine marketing;• Create and oversee acquisition and retention strategies using email, direct mail, etc., to increase engagement and donation;• Manage direct mail and email marketing components from concept to execution; • Influence conversion through messaging, promotion, and landing page optimization, maintain consistent content, data and branding across all online marketing; • Manage the planning and buying of paid search and banner advertising as well as initiate and manage online viral initiatives and promotional partnerships; • Manage and execute community management processes (i.e. social media, blogging, etc.); • Develop and execute online giving programme; • Execute select campaigns, paid search and online syndication; • Manage efficient online payment systems; • Create, execute and oversee internet customer and volunteer acquisition efforts; develop and execute Internet acquisition objectives, plans and strategies; • Investigate new technology and enhancements to increase revenue, brand awareness and improve overall customer experience;• Oversee creative development and execution of all initiatives ensuring projects are delivered on time and in budget; • Write and submit monthly development reports for the Chief of Partnerships Division;? Analyze the effectiveness of current online fundraising and marketing activities through analytics and historical giving data and, accordingly, provide direction for individual giving activities;• Assess current online fundraising and marketing tools and vendors against industry standards to continually identify best practices and solution to meet UNRWA’s needs.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced University degree (MA) in business/marketing, communications, social sciences or a related discipline • At least 6 years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in fund raising online. Direct marketing experience in implementing and managing individual giving and regular giving programmes required;• Proficiency in Arabic and English; • Proven ability to concept, manage, optimize and update an organization's website and to successfully create and execute other online and offline marketing and fundraising efforts; • Proven experience in developing and executing successful direct mail and email campaigns;• Excellent copywriting skills both in Arabic and English; • Experience developing successful social media campaigns.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to set standards, plan and implement work and to innovate and communicate ideas effectively;• Demonstrated ability to work in highly complex multicultural international organizations and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organizations. A natural team player with strong people management skills;• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with board members, volunteers, donors, prospects and staff.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with MS Access and/or Salesforce database management;• Knowledge of another language, preferably Spanish; • Experience in a for-profit sales environment preferred; non-profit experience.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE• The duration of the assignment is for 12 months. • Remuneration for this consultancy will depend on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

APPLICATION PROCESSApplicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements via consultancy@unrwa.org clearly indicating the title of this consultancy “Individual Fund Raising Manager” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 16 September 2013 (late applications will not be considered).

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced female candidates. Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.

How to apply:

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV or UN Personal History Form demonstrating clearly the knowledge and experience required to meet the consultancy requirements via consultancy@unrwa.org clearly indicating the title of this consultancy “Individual Fund Raising Manager” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 16 September 2013 (late applications will not be considered).

UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both women and men. UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced female candidates. Only those applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. UNRWA is a non-smoking environment.