NGO JOBS

The Carter Center
Democracy Program
Consultant –Political and Human Rights Advisor,
Occupied Palestinian Territory

The Carter Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

Pending funding, The Carter Center is seeking a highly-qualified candidate to serve as Political and Human Rights Advisor in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza Strip to support Carter Center activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). The Political and Human Rights Advisor is primarily responsible for engaging with key governmental stakeholders and human rights and civil society representatives, to assess the political and human rights environment in the OPT. This analysis will be in accordance with Palestinian Reconciliation agreements and Palestine’s Basic Law and international commitments to human and civil rights. This independent contract position is assigned for approximately one year beginning on January 1, 2013.

Applicants should have a minimum of 7-10 years of political and human rights analysis experience and in-depth knowledge of Palestinian politics. The position requires relocation to Jerusalem and frequent travel to the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Prior work experience in Palestine and fluency in English is required. The ability to work in Arabic is preferred. Strong writing and communication skills and competence with technology are required. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

A. As part of The Carter Center team at the Jerusalem/Ramallah-based Field Office, serve as Political and Human Rights Advisor in the OPT.

B. Support The Carter Center’s activities in the OPT by providing political advice and assessments of the human rights situation to the Center’s staff and consultants.

C. Facilitate contacts and meet with key actors on a range of political and human rights issues in coordination with other consultants and Carter Center staff. These actors may include political party representatives, NGOs, human rights and civil society representatives including women’s groups, government officials, and representatives of the international community.

D. Assess political dynamics and human rights environment. Identify key concerns, particularly in relation to political reconciliation and the exercise of fundamental political and civic freedoms. Provide analysis and strategic advice to The Carter Center on substantive issues and draft periodic briefings, public statements and written reports, as appropriate.

E. Prepare supplemental memos and reports assessing specific issues on an as needed basis.

F. Contribute to regular public reporting. And assume primary responsibility for drafting report sections focused on the political and human rights environment.