NGO JOBS

The Carter Center
Democracy Program
Consultant – Legal and Electoral Analyst,
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 Legal and Electoral Analyst in Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza Strip to support Carter Center activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT). The Legal and Electoral Analyst is primarily responsible for engaging with key governmental stakeholders, political party, human rights and civil society representatives, to assess the political dynamics and exercise of fundamental freedoms in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. 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 legal and electoral analysis experience on democracy and governance issues. 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 Legal and Electoral Analyst in the OPT.

B. Support The Carter Center’s activities in the OPT by providing assessments of the political environment and ability of citizens to exercise their fundamental political and civic rights, grounded in legal and electoral analysis.

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

D. Assess the overall political and electoral prospects. Identify key concerns in the context of political reconciliation and future electoral processes. Provide legal analysis and strategic advice to The Carter Center on substantive legal issues and draft periodic briefings, written reports, and public statements, 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 all report sections focused on the electoral environment.

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.

Title: “Assisting vulnerable households affected by limited livelihood opportunities in West Bank and Gaza Strip, Occupied Palestinian Territories”

COOPI is an international non-governmental, private, apolitical, non-religious and non-profit organization. created in 1965. Founded in Milan in 1965 by Vincenzo Barbieri Its goal is to assist populations hit by emergency in favouring their civil, economic and social development.

COOPI is present in the Palestinian Territory since September 2002. COOPI’s mandate in the Palestinian Territories is to support the vulnerable population affected by the humanitarian crisis in many rural areas by providing short term opportunities while restoring access to basic services.

COOPI is looking for an Area Coordinator in Gaza field office. The Area Coordinator will be responsible to ensure that projects are implemented and in line with the Organization’s mission and donors objectives. He/she is responsible for building the capacity of the staff in Gaza field office to ensure sustainability of the programme. A technical background on engineering would be an advantage.

Responsibilities:

Supervision of the programme activities in coordination with the Project ManagerResponsible for the planning and implementation of the programme at field locations;Responsible for the supervision of the beneficiary database implementationContributes to the development of the new innovative ideas and methodologies;Responsible for the development and writing of project proposals and all required reports;Monitors local project developments in close collaboration with the Project Manager and Head of Mission;Monitors and evaluates the implementation of the project in close collaboration with the Project Manager and Head of Mission;Capacity BuildingProvide knowledge transfer to national staff and counterparts and advise on good project management.Prepare and issue regular Project Reports in accordance with donor guidelines for reporting.Maintain diaries and progress reports as required by COOPI standard procedures.Human resources, security, logistics and financeEnsures that COOPI policies are strictly implemented, in collaboration with the Country Administrator;Responsible for budget and basic financial management, in collaboration with the Country Administrator;Supervision of office management administration and logistics.Insure the follow up of the geo-political and security context and implement the security rules in Gaza

Other • Identify and develop new potential proposals. • Attend coordination meetings as required; Arrange and host donor and official site visits. • Perform any other duties deemed necessary by the Head of Mission.

The incumbent will be responsible to abide by the security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of COOPI.

Descrizione e requisiti

Competencies

• Professionalism, integrity and commitment to project demands. • Strong analytical and reporting skills. • Accountability. • Planning and Organizing. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Good team player with the national staff• Strong creative thinking skills

Education/Experience/Languages

• Master degree in Engineering or relevant fields. • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience at managerial level • Experience in the solid waste management could be an asset • The candidate must be thoroughly proficient in written and spoken English. • Competent in the use of all commonly used computer software – spreadsheets and other computer programs. • Knowledge of basic accountancy, administration and financial planning mechanism. • Experience of working in Middle East is desirable.

Starting Date: asap

To apply: send a cv + motivation letter explaining why you are interested in the post and what would be your added value to the project and NGO, if selected.

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 funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions.

Senior E-Marketing Manager, Jerusalem

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESBrand and Strategy• Develop insightful, creative and effective strategies and tactics ensuring effective online presence and that on and offline direct marketing and fund raising objectives are achieved; • Ensure all online and direct mail content and design meets UNRWA branding guidelines;• Serve as support to UNRWA’s National Committees; • Develop comprehensive plans to critically analyze the results of digital and offline direct marketing solutions; • Coordinate online strategies with offline strategies;• Write content for web and direct marketing efforts such as landing pages, email campaigns, direct mail letters, etc., that is consistent with UNRWA's brand voice; Development• Manage and 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; • Analyze web usage trends to improve and/or add functionality to the site;• Develop, actively test, and analyze keywords, titles, descriptions, and landing page URLs to maximize results, drive volume and hit targets; • Create and execute Search Engine Optimization (SEO)/Search Engine Marketing (SEM) structure and strategy; • Create revenue-generating strategies using: on-line advertising, Google Adsense, Yahoo Search, SEM, blogs, RSS, podcasts, etc;• 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; • Translate user testing and customer support feedback into feature/function requirements; • 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;• Constantly optimize UNRWA’s organic search ranking;• Manage the web solutions budget to meet departmental goals, ensure expenditures do not exceed budget guidelines and estimates, and demonstrate value (ROI); Operations and Support• Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated, approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches leveraging our resources and providing economies of scale;• Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verify completion of scheduled jobs such as backups and updates; • Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions;• Investigate and troubleshoot issues as they arise;• Oversee creative development and execution of all initiatives ensuring projects are delivered on time and in budget; • Define Web-Analytics: site performance-general stats (i.e. visitor info, donations, etc.), click stream reporting, donor funnel analysis, category performance (top/bottom categories, brands, etc.), identify most compelling ad imagery and copy, category ad click-thru analysis, onsite search, home page and landing page features, site ads, promotions, space allocation, traffic analysis, etc.;• Provide reporting for dollars raised via the web channel, online registration for events, return on investment, web advertising, website fundraising activities, direct mail, etc.;• Database growth and integrity; • Write and submit monthly development reports for the Chief of Partnerships Division.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE• University degree in management or a related field;• Over 6 years of online and direct marketing experience;• Fluency 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; • Possess a solid understanding of and ability to apply html code and create and distribute email and other electronic communications; • Proven ability to manage Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing; • Experience developing successful social media campaigns; • Experience with Microsoft Office.

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

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.

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 “Senior E-Marketing Manager” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 29 October 2012 (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.

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 funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions.

Communications and Visibility Coordinator, Jerusalem

BACKGROUND In a context of rising poverty and widespread unemployment, UNRWA is implementing a Cash-for-Work Project (CaWP) for the most vulnerable refugees in the West Bank. The project helps beneficiaries cope with economic hardship and loss of livelihoods by providing a subsidy in exchange for low-skilled labour.

CaWP is an emergency project: beneficiaries receive a limited sum of money for their work, which allows them to pay for basic essential expenses. Most often, beneficiaries use the subsidy to purchase food or to pay off debts incurred for daily expenses. As part of its job creation activities, CaWP will target the most vulnerable families offering them community-based work opportunities most suitable to their profile. In accordance with UNRWA’s mandate to assist all refugees, whether they reside in camps, CaWP is implemented in both camps and municipalities across the West Bank.

In 2012, the Job Creation Programme (JCP) will create 60,000 short-term job opportunities, inside and outside refugee camps (Area C, East Jerusalem, seam zone and predominantly refugee communities, directly helping 26,000 households or 130,000 people; 35 percent of the total for women (9,100 beneficiaries), 20 percent for Youth (5,200 beneficiaries), 3 percent for Bedouins herders (780 beneficiaries) and 2 percent for Disabled (520 Beneficiaries).

UNRWA’s JCP the West Bank is seeking to hire a qualified Communication and Visibility Coordinator for 3 months; under the following terms:

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Communication and Visibility Coordinator shall execute the various functions outlined below:• Prepare project fact sheets, brochures, success stories, and other written materials for general public;• Organize and conduct press tours for local and international media journalists to highlight projects’ achievements;• Lead the process of designing and producing visibility items including display boards and banners, stationaries, and garments; • Ensure that all visibility and communication items and materials are produced in line with donors’ visibility guidelines;• Assist in the organization of public events including marketing exhibitions for items produced by beneficiaries;• Draft press releases and liaise with local media for publication of articles covering programme activities;• Translate materials from Arabic into English and vice versa;• Contribute to the regular project reporting;• Liaise with other team members in order to obtain timely information and update.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE• University degree or its equivalent in literature, journalism, social sciences, arts or a related field.• 2-4 years of experience in public relations and/or journalism.• Fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic.

COMPETENCIES• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNRWA and JCP;• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills;• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders, focuses on impact and result and responds positively to feedback;• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;• Integrity, team work, gender balance oriented attitude;• Innovative and ability to work with minimal supervision;• Willingness to work in a result oriented environment. Resourcefulness and strong networking skills.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE• The duration of the assignment is from 15 October to 15 January 2013. • Remuneration for this consultancy: US$1667 per month.• UNRWA will provide the necessary support to the Consultant to facilitate the work (transport within WB, visa, etc.).

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 “Job Creation Programme/Communications and Visibility Coordinator” in the subject line of the message. The deadline for the submission of applications is 7 October 2012 (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.