مطلوب مسؤول أول للسياسات والمناصرة

الوصف الوظيفي:
Position: Policy And Advocacy Senior Officer

Salary:  Starting from 9,657 ILS

Contract Duration: 12 months - extension upon funding

Location: West Bank/Ramallah Office

Application Closing date:  24 May 2026

THE ORGANIZATION

Handicap International (which runs projects under its operating name, Humanity & Inclusion - HI -), is an independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.

OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION:
Join Humanity & Inclusion (HI) as our Palestine´s Policy and Advocacy Senior Officer, and play a key role in shaping and amplifying the voices of people affected by the ongoing crisis.

Reporting to the Regional Advocacy and Communication Manager, the Country Director, and HI´s Regional and Federal Advocacy and Communications teams, you will contribute to the design, implementation, and follow up of impactful advocacy strategies at national, regional, and international levels.

Through your work, you will support the development and implementation of advocacy strategies that influence decision-makers, strengthen visibility of the humanitarian situation, and highlight HI’s action and impact during the crisis.

Responsibilities/ Missions:

Strategy, Analysis & Advocacy Positioning

Monitor and analyse the humanitarian context, key actors, and emerging challenges to support principled and ethical humanitarian action.
Contribute to the development of HI’s advocacy positions, policy papers, and recommendations in coordination with programme, regional, and HQ teams.
Support the design, implementation, and regular update of advocacy strategies and action plans at national, regional, and international levels.
Identify operational issues requiring policy change or humanitarian advocacy and maintain updated stakeholder and power mapping analyses.
Advocacy Implementation & Influence

Ensure advocacy initiatives are based on reliable operational data, field evidence, and timely analysis.
Coordinate the development of advocacy and communication materials, including reports, briefing notes, talking points, testimonies, and media/social media content.
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, networks, coalitions, and decision-makers to promote HI’s positions and influence humanitarian discussions.
Represent HI in relevant meetings, conferences, working groups, and advocacy platforms at national, regional, and international levels.
Liaise with media when relevant, in coordination with communication and advocacy teams.
Internal Coordination & Capacity Building

Promote internal understanding and ownership of advocacy priorities and policy developments across the programme and HI network.
Provide guidance, information-sharing, and support to operational teams and partners on advocacy-related topics.
Contribute to trainings and awareness sessions on principled humanitarian action, advocacy, and HI ethical guidelines.
Fundraising & Emergency Response

Contribute to identifying funding opportunities for advocacy activities and support the integration of advocacy components into project proposals.
Support emergency preparedness actions and adapt priorities and ways of working during emergency responses when required.
Standards, Quality & Communication

Promote HI quality standards, internal procedures, and compliance related to advocacy activities.
Contribute to improving the quality and impact of HI advocacy work through technical inputs, presentations, and training materials.
Support the implementation of communication strategies and campaigns by developing and disseminating relevant content for target audiences.
متطلبات الوظيفة:
Job Requirements

Degree in International Law (IHL, IHRL, Human Rights, Refugee Law etc.), International relations, political science or equivalent degree or with significant experience
Proven experience: 5 years including 3 in emergency settings (field experience)
Proven experience in context analyses, policy development in relation to principled humanitarian action and advocacy
Experience in networking and in active participation to conference/forum, including at high levels
Fluency in both English and Arabic.  French is desirable
What We Offer

A meaningful role with direct impact on humanitarian operations.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
A collaborative, supportive work environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

HI workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in HI Code of conduct.  In accordance with these values, HI operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-fraud, bribery, and corruption.

By applying to this position, you grant HI’s recruitment team your consent to perform a reference check on you with respect to the misconduct disclosure scheme.

The initial contract will be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of extension depending on funds and performance

Handicap International is an equal-opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities
تفاصيل الوظيفة:
المسمى الوظيفي: Policy & Advocacy Senior Officer
آخر موعد للتقديم: 24.05.2026.
المكان: رام الله والبيرة
طبيعة العمل: مكتبي أو ميداني (مقر العمل)
نوع الوظيفة: دوام كامل
المستوى المهني: متوسط الخبرة
الراتب: Starting from 9,657 ILS
الدرجة العلمية: البكالوريوس
الخبرة: 5 سنوات
التصنيف: العلوم الاجتماعية والدراسات المجتمعية
آلية التقديم:
APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Interested candidates should fill out the form Policy & Advocacy Senior officer and submit their resume with a motivation letter to reach on or before May 24th, 2026.

DISABILITY INCLUSION:
The candidate, or their representative, can let the HR representative know that reasonable accommodations are needed by sending a request for accommodation at the email: recruitment@palestine.hi.org.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

If you don´t hear from the recruitment team within three (3) weeks after the closing date, please consider

your application hadn’t been shortlisted