Who are we?

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home.

The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956, and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced.

All of our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

Overall purpose of the role

In close coordination with DRC’s strategic partners, the Advocacy Coordinator will support the DRC response in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in advocating for the rights and protection of the displaced population by leading advocacy efforts in partnership with other stakeholders, including civil society organizations, INGOs, UN Agencies, and working groups. The Advocacy Coordinator will also lead on internal and external communication initiatives, to enhance and showcase DRC and partners’ response in the oPt.

Duties and Responsibilities

Advocacy:

• Remain up to date on key issues at the national and regional level, through engagement with civil society actors and other relevant stakeholders
• Closely liaise with DRC’s strategic partners to develop and update a joint advocacy strategy, talking points, topline messaging, briefing papers, advocacy reports and other advocacy products
• Lead on the implementation of the DRC advocacy strategy in close coordination with the DRC oPt team and the Middle East Regional Office , including by suggesting key advocacy opportunities and targets at national and regional levels, and by drafting and supporting the production of advocacy products as outlined in the advocacy strategy for use at the country, regional and international levels
• Participate in and support the relevant working groups and coordination mechanisms, including supporting the planning and drafting of relevant inter-agency products such as key messaging, public statements, high profile letters, briefings etc.
• Alert Senior Management to relevant policy developments and provide analysis and input for various inter-agency meetings such as the Technical Monitoring Group, the Humanitarian Country Team and others.
• Coordinate with the programme team to ensure alignment between programmatic developments and advocacy objectives and support the Head of Operations and Technical Coordinators to articulate programme-specific advocacy strategies and to identify relevant advocacy initiatives.
• Contribute to the DRC’s global and regional advocacy strategies and initiatives, ensuring that the DRC oPt specificities are reflected and captured and closely liaise with DRC’s advocacy team at the regional and global levels to ensure the DRC oPt advocacy priorities are aligned and featured in regional and global advocacy initiatives.
• Participate in, and conduct research to ensure that all oPt advocacy initiatives are evidence based and informed by specific field realities.

Communication:

• Follow up on the implementation of DRC’s Communication strategy and communication commitments with support from the regional office
• Support country management and other programme staff in their work, including development of a plan for achieving their priority communication objectives in both an emergency and development context. This should include guidelines on the meaningful and safe participation of beneficiaries in advocacy and communications.

External Representation:

• Liaise with key UN, INGO, NNGO, civil society partners and other interlocutors in country to ensure DRC has up to date information on the humanitarian situation and response in the region.
• Engage with the region and HQ on shared advocacy messaging and campaigns
• Establish strategic relationships with media outlets to ensure push of key advocacy messages and communication materials.
• Support in developing messaging for and actions around key national policy responses and frameworks, as well as other factors such as UN coordination, protection concerns, funding for the response, security and current and future challenges that have an impact on displaced populations and their access to humanitarian assistance and protection services;
• Build networks of key informants and stakeholders in country
• Represent DRC in advocacy-related and (as relevant) regional fora related to advocacy or as otherwise delegated by the Regional Director or Head of Operations, including the Advocacy Working Group.
• Any other task agreed upon with the line manager

Experience and technical competencies:

• At least 5 years’ experience working in advocacy on humanitarian issues, refugee rights, human rights, and/or development issues; previous experience on advocacy in oPt is highly desireable
• Experience of influencing and advocacy work including lobbying, policy development and information provision in humanitarian issues.
• Excellent skills in public advocacy and private advocating towards government officials.
• Experience of and strong skills in developing and implementing humanitarian advocacy strategies and campaigns.
• Knowledge of human rights, international humanitarian law, rights-based programming, and protection principles
• Understanding of UN and donor operations at country and regional level.
• Understanding of political and humanitarian context in the region and/or in oPt
• Demonstrated experience in context analysis
• Proven experience in capacity building of local partners on advocacy and/or communications
• Proven experience of working collaboratively with local partners for advocacy initiatives

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken English

In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’s five core competencies:

• Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
• Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
• Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
• Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
• Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.

Education:

• Bachelors degree in human rights, social sciences, media, or related discipline is compulsory. Advanced degree such as Masters or a combination of disciplines, is advantageous..

We offer

Contract length: 6 Months with possibility of extension depending on funding availability

Position Band: This position will be placed at Non – Management band (G1)

Start date: December 2024

Duty station: Amman, Ramallah once visa is secured

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates or Nationals. For questions regarding the vacancy please contact Younes.elazm@drc.ngo

Application process

Interested to apply? All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. DRC reserves the right of conducting tests and interviews before the closing date, and can close the advertisement earlier in case of finding a suitable candidate.

Closing date for applications: December 11, 2024

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website drc.ngo.