Advocacy & Communications Manager
Welcome to MAP! Are you passionate about Advocacy & Communications? Come & join us!
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading advocacy, communications, and research initiatives in Gaza to align with MAP’s global strategy and community priorities. This includes managing local and international advocacy efforts, fostering partnerships, and representing MAP in media and coalition meetings. The position oversees the production of high-quality communications materials, ensures ethical storytelling, and supports participatory projects to amplify community voices. Additionally, the role entails monitoring the humanitarian context, coordinating research projects, and providing insights for fundraising and impact strategies. The successful candidate will strengthen relationships with civil society, government, and international partners while ensuring effective strategy development, budget management, and reporting.
About You
We are looking for someone with strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills, underpinned by qualifications or experience in relevant fields such as Political Science, Communication, International Law, Human Rights, or Advocacy. The ideal candidate should demonstrate extensive experience in communications, advocacy, and research, along with proven leadership and management capabilities. Expertise in networking with partners and stakeholders, managing staff, and working within international humanitarian organizations is essential. Familiarity with audiovisual content production and an understanding of healthcare access and political dynamics in Gaza and the oPt are highly desirable.
Dislaimer
NB: MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.
We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting.
About Medical Aid for Palestinians
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works in partnership with Palestinian communities to uphold their rights to health and dignity. We do this by developing effective, sustainable and locally-led healthcare services, providing medical aid during emergencies, and campaigning to break down the barriers to Palestinian health and healthcare today and for the future.
MAP has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.
MAP has a zero tolerance policy with regard to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse by MAP‘s personnel against the people they serve. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is the responsibility of everyone, and all selected candidates will be required to comply with MAP's PSEA Policy at all times. Selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks against their past behaviour related to sexual exploitation and abuse, and may be required to provide additional information further on in the selection process.
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