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AIDA Coordinator (West Bank/Jerusalem)

Jerusalem

  • Organization: NRC - Norwegian Refugee Council
  • Location: Jerusalem
  • Grade: Mid level - Mid level
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Development Cooperation and Sustainable Development Goals
    • Banking and Finance
    • Communication and Public Information
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

The Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA) is a membership-based coordination forum, comprised of more than 80 international non-governmental and non-profit member organisations (INGOs), which share common values and interest in promoting quality development and humanitarian programs in the oPt. AIDA is supported by a professional Secretariat and governed by an Executive Committee (ExCom), which is elected by and from its member organisations. 

AIDA strengthens the collective influence and relevance of international NGOs, together with their national partners, in the oPt, by leading collective advocacy, coordinating to address operational challenges, and promoting programming effectiveness and quality. AIDA members contribute to an environment in which humanitarian, development and civil society organisations operate efficiently, deliver effective programming, and are able to raise their voices to influence policy to foster sustainable development, poverty alleviation, and the full realisation of human rights in the oPt. 

The AIDA Coordinator in the West Bank and Jerusalem plays a key role in coordinating AIDA’s programming, operations, advocacy, communications and information management systems.

  
Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the AIDA Director, the AIDA Coordinator is responsible for:

Program and Operational Coordination

  • Facilitate effective AIDA member engagement and coordination by acting as the primary focal point for members in the West Bank/Jerusalem;
  • Support the effective functioning of key AIDA coordination fora, including through agenda setting, logistics, meeting facilitation, documentation and communication;
  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with key external stakeholders, including UN agencies and UN-led coordination mechanisms, local authorities, local NGOs and civil society organisations, donor/diplomatic community and media; 
  • As delegated by the Director, represent AIDA in coordination relevant fora, including, but not limited to, ICCG, LACS, humanitarian clusters, access, and advocacy working groups;
  • Contribute to AIDA program management, including proposal writing, budget development and monitoring, and donor reporting;
  • Facilitate AIDA operations by undertaking support (administrative, finance and logistics) tasks, in coordination with the host agency.

Advocacy, Communications and Information Management

  • Update AIDA distribution lists and process membership requests;
  • Support the development of member surveys and collect information from internal and external stakeholders on issues of concern;
  • Develop and maintain a calendar of events and opportunities relevant to AIDA members;
    Develop and disseminate information products for members and external stakeholders, and regularly update the AIDA website;
  • Develop and update AIDA advocacy and communications materials, including briefing notes, position papers, press releases and operational guidelines;
  • Support the Director, ExCom and AIDA Advocacy Working Group (AWG) on the development and implementation of AIDA’s advocacy strategy;
  • Build and maintain relationships with relevant external stakeholders, including HCT AWG, to proactively identify influencing local and international opportunities and promote joint advocacy;
  • Follow relevant local, regional and international political developments, humanitarian trends, human rights issues and development policy to inform AIDA’s work.
Qualifications
  • Relevant tertiary qualification(s);
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience in NGO/UN coordination, advocacy, communications and/or program implementation in oPt;
  • Sound understanding of political, development, humanitarian and human rights issues, programming and operations in Palestine and Israel; 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, networking and influencing skills;
  • Capacity to work under pressure and prioritise effectively;
  • Documented experience facilitating effective meetings, workshops and training;
  • Excellent ICT and information management skills, including MS Office, database management, online communication, and social media platforms;
  • Fluency in English and Arabic, with Hebrew competence an advantage;
  • Willingness to travel throughout Palestine and Israel, including Gaza.
We can offer

1-year contract, renewable subject to funding, in accordance with labour law

Salary/benefits: According to NRC's salary pay scale and terms and conditions. 


The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

We work in crises across more than 30 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights.

NORCAP is a global provider of expertise that contributes to solving challenges in the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors. Our ultimate goal is to strengthen the resilience, and protect the lives, rights and livelihoods of vulnerable people and communities

NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country.


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