Communication and Advocacy Coordinator

Communication and Advocacy Coordinator - PFI

The Palestinian Federation of Industries (PFI) is a national umbrella institution representing the Palestinian industrial sector through its 16 industrial associations. Founded in 1999 as a permanent non-profit private sector organization. PFI’s representational role is to educate, advocate, and communicate the value of a developed socially responsible, and globally competitive industry. PFI’s industrial development strategy within industry associations leads to a stronger membership base capable of delivering valuable member services, effective policy formulation, and integrated communications.

(Pal-Trade) was established in 1998 as a non-profit, membership-based organization to “lead the development of Palestinian trade as a driving force for sustainable national economic growth”.

PFI in cooperation with Pal-Trade and in partnership with UNDP established a project “Gaza Economic Resilience Programme”. This project aims to enhance the competitiveness of SMEs by improving the competitive advantage of local products and working towards a better business-enabling environment in Gaza. This includes improving coordination, sharing knowledge, and providing greater support for import substitution.

Specific objectives: Inclusive Economic Opportunities through developmental support to the industrial sector

Outcome: Improved equitable access to economic opportunities, including decent jobs and sustainable livelihoods

Output 1: Gaza SMEs are more competitive with increased integration of green solutions and a more inclusive work environment

Cost-sharing grants for MSMEs support development
Advisory business support services
Digital Solutions for business development
Knowledge transfer
Value Chain Connectivity at the national level
Connectivity support services
Support private sector inclusiveness

Output 2: Improved business enabling environment in Gaza, including better coordination, increased knowledge-sharing, and more significant support for import substitution

Capacity Building of industrial associations.
Enhancement of Strategies and Standards to protect local products.
Implement awareness campaigns “Buy Local” Exhibition.
Access to finance: (1 referral System Policy Study and initiative).

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Professional representation of PFI in front of official and public institutions and bodies whenever needed.
To act as a point of contact for, and respond to, all fundraising inquiries and provide efficient and effective supporter care.
Follow-up on the implementation of plans for the Operations and Development Department with various personnel in the department.
Attend internal and external meetings with partners and financiers as a representative of the Operations and Development Department.
Contribute to the preparation of project proposals offered to the sponsors and partners.
Periodic communication with past, present, and future funders, both local and international, which are consistent with the organization's values and principles.
Develop advocacy strategic and action plans in addition to a time framework.
Develop, coordinate, and manage advocacy campaigns in cooperation with local and international civil organizations working in the industrial sectors.
Manage and coordinate the relation with the industrial local and international networks.
Enhance PFI’s role in the UNDP movement locally and internationally through developing and implementing advocacy campaigns.
Develop advocacy reports that are full of facts, statistics, and fieldwork outcomes to activate international solidarity with the industrial sector.
Observe and analyze national policies (social, political, and economic) related to the development of the industries sector, and coordinate meetings with decision-makers to draw attention to issues in accordance with the Organization's vision of the development of the industrial sector.
Widen PFI networks locally and internationally.
Supervise PFI's media campaigns for all of the programs and projects within the organization.
Supervise all the advocacy campaigns and events within the organization, and provide periodical reports to the directors.
Develop and maintain a secure information management system for all field research.
Produce evidence-based online content for PFI’s website and other media, including news releases, features, reports, and social media posts, putting a human face on complex issues
Create high-value informative content and resources for internal and external use
Develop key messaging and talking points for advocacy initiatives.
Maintain consistent editorial standards, including consistent style and voice across multiple platforms and types of content.
Develop effective and strategic dissemination of advocacy and communications products.
Build and maintain traditional and new media relationships to increase PFI’s content exposure.
Support strategic outreach to media, including drafting op-eds, and other media tools to raise awareness about country office advocacy areas and urgent situations.

Represent the Organization in some advocacy-related events and meetings.

B.A. in journalism, communications, public administration, or another related field, a Master’s degree is preferred.

Skills/Knowledge: -

Minimum 7 years of experience working with NGOs or INGOs in coordinating projects supporting the Private Sector, especially the industrial sector.
Proven experience in the field of economic empowerment, especially related to Industrial Sectors and the challenges faces sector.
Excellent written and spoken English Language.
Strong reporting skills and ability to prepare quality narrative reports.
Evidence of strong organizational skills; methodical in approach, with the ability to juggle many tasks at once and work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy.
Demonstrable ability to use Microsoft Office (word, excel, outlook, access, and the Internet to produce fundraising reports, proposals, and presentation documents.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills – the ability to develop effective working relationships with people at all levels internally and externally.
Able to work on own initiative and to be a contributing member of a small team.
Fast learner, able and willing to pick up new skills quickly and with little supervision.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Basic understanding of fundraising practices.

How to Apply?

If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the application on Google form at the link below:

https://forms.gle/vSjxUTzU8Eu25eRK8

no later than 01 Aug 2023. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.