medico international is a socio-medical aid and human rights organisation.The overall goal of our projects and public relations work is to further processes of emancipation and social justice.This is particularly relevant for the medico office in Palestine and Israel. We are looking for a Head of Office for our local medico office optimally as 1 December 2020 (alternatively, early 2021).
Your tasks:
Conceptual Work
Development and coordination of projects together with local partners
Policy monitoring (overall development), participate and represent medico in critical debates in the region
Project and staff management
Responsibility for the preparation, implementation, and documentation of ongoing and new projects, funded by individual giving and institutional funding, including application and reporting
Overall responsibility for office finances, logistics and administration, as well as timely submission of the necessary supporting documentation, including to Israeli and Palestinian authorities, to ensure the continuity of medico’s registration
Management of the office team, facilitating the office’s internal communication, as well as communication and coordination with the head office in Frankfurt
External representation
Representing medico in relation to public Palestinian, Israeli and international institutions, all relevant bodies (e.g. AIDA, Health & Nutrition Cluster) and networks, and institutional donors locally
Representation of medico in the media in consultation with the Frankfurt head office
Your profile:
Several years of professional experience in project management
Confident public appearance
Knowledge of the German and European debates on the Middle East
Identification with medico’s political goals
Demonstrated interest in global political developments
Efficient with an eye for detail
Fluent written and spoken English; German is a strong asset; knowledge of Arabic is an advantage
We offer:
A fulltime position (40 hours/week) with a 2-year contract. We offer a competitive salary. The places of work are Ramallah and Jerusalem with travel in Israel and Palestine (including Gaza Strip). Training will take place at the head office in Frankfurt and at the local office.
How to apply:
If you are interested, we look forward to receiving your application (incl. CV, cover letter, and references) by 18 October 2020 by email to bewerbungen@medico.de. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.