{"id":3901,"date":"2024-11-01T09:26:40","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T08:26:40","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=3901"},"modified":"2025-04-14T01:36:20","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T23:36:20","slug":"chief-of-advocacy-communications-job-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/chief-of-advocacy-communications-job-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"Chief of Advocacy & Communications \u2013 Job Opening"},"content":{"rendered":"

Job Title<\/strong>: Chief of Advocacy & Communications
Department<\/strong>: Lead of the A&C Department
Location<\/strong>: Europe or Britain
Start Date<\/strong>: As soon as possible
Reports to<\/strong>: Executive Management Committee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Line Management<\/strong>
\u2022 A&C Officers for Germany, Britain, The Netherlands, Strategic Litigation
\u2022 A&C Officer for the EU Team (starting 2025)
\u2022 Senior Communication Officer (starting 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contract<\/strong>
Full-time, with flexible working arrangements<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Apply<\/strong>
Please send your CV and cover letter to application@elsc.support<\/a><\/strong>, using the subject line \u2018Chief of Advocacy & Communications\u2019<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application Deadline<\/strong>
Applications are due by 09:00 CET on 22 Nov 2024.<\/span>

Salary<\/strong>

\u2022 Scale<\/strong>: Level 11 \u2013 11.2
\u2022 Range<\/strong>: \u20ac49,000 \u2013 \u20ac54,000 (dependent on experience)
\u2022 Annual progression on the scale after each performance review
\u2022 End-of-year bonus
\u2022 Generous annual and additional leave policies
\u2022 \u20ac750 well-being allowance
\u2022 Assistance with home office equipment
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Chief of Advocacy and Communications (COA) is the department lead, responsible for implementing the ELSC Advocacy and Communications strategy. This role oversees the development and execution of advocacy and communications strategies across relevant work teams (Germany, Britain, Netherlands, Strategic Litigation, EU). The COA line-manages the A&C officers, provides strategic guidance, and is responsible for approving ELSC advocacy and communication materials. The COA reports to and is part of the Executive Management Committee, which includes each Department Lead (Legal, Operations, Development, Research & Monitor, Advocacy & Communications) and the Executive Director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Experience with line management
\u2022 Experience in campaigning, working with activist groups, grassroots or non-profit organisations, and Palestine solidarity or anti-colonial and anti-racist groups
\u2022 Experience in convening coalitions and networks, building relationships
\u2022 Public speaking experience
\u2022 Commitment to social justice and human rights, particularly regarding Palestinian rights and related intersectional struggles<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Proven skills in communications and advocacy work management and delivery
\u2022 Strong line-management experience with large, remote teams and excellent interpersonal communication
\u2022 Executive management experience
\u2022 Proficiency in English with excellent written and spoken skills (ELSC\u2019s working language)
\u2022 Solid understanding of the political and human rights situation in Palestine
\u2022 Strong teamwork skills, flexibility, time management, and ability to handle competing priorities
\u2022 Highly organized with strong attention to detail, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills
\u2022 Ability to prioritize, delegate, and manage a heavy workload
\u2022 Commitment to anti-racism, anti-discriminatory practices, and equal opportunities
\u2022 Willingness to travel and work occasional unsocial hours as needed
\u2022 Flexibility within the role\u2019s broad remit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Graduate in International Relations, Political Science, Communications, Journalism, Law, Sociology, or related fields
\u2022 Master\u2019s Degree in a related field
\u2022 Basic knowledge of International and European law
\u2022 Proficiency in Arabic
\u2022 Budget allocation experience
\u2022 Skills in web development, graphic design, social media management, or other digital communications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MAIN DUTIES AND TASKS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Line-manage Advocacy & Communications Officers and the Senior Communications Officer
\u2022 Schedule 1:1 meetings with A&C Officers, guide task division, and monitor workload
\u2022 Lead ELSC\u2019s A&C strategy implementation within work teams
\u2022 Review team strategies and publications, providing advice and support
\u2022 Ensure ELSC branding and content consistency with the Senior Communications Officer
\u2022 Convene weekly A&C team meetings and yearly in-person gatherings
\u2022 Attend Executive Management Committee meetings and communicate updates as needed
\u2022 Manage A&C budget, liaising with the finance committee for departmental needs
\u2022 Oversee A&C activities and publication schedules with the Senior Communications Officer
\u2022 Participate in outreach, fundraising, panels, and seminars in coordination with work teams
\u2022 Ensure timely handling of media requests
\u2022 Coordinate recruitment for A&C staff, in conjunction with the Chief of Operations (COO)
\u2022 Update the ELSC A&C Onboarding Guide
\u2022 Conduct annual reviews and quarterly check-ins with A&C officers
\u2022 Provide pastoral care and monitor the mental health of A&C officers with COO and HR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apply now<\/strong>
Send your CV and cover letter to application@elsc.support<\/a><\/strong>, using the subject line \u2018Chief of Advocacy & Communications\u2019<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ELSC is hiring a Chief of Advocacy & Communications to lead its Europe-wide team and strategy. This senior role oversees public messaging, campaigns, and media engagement supporting Palestinian rights. Candidates should bring leadership, advocacy, and movement experience. Full-time with flexible work. Apply by 22 November 2024.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":6868,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[185],"tags":[84],"test-2":[],"country":[],"blog_categories":[],"class_list":["post-3901","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-jobs","tag-call-for-application"],"acf":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":185,"label":"Jobs"}],"post_tag":[{"value":84,"label":"Call for Application"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/elsc.support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chief-of-Advocacy-Communications-1024x538.png",1024,538,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"Bashar","author_link":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/author\/bashar\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":185,"name":"Jobs","slug":"jobs","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":185,"taxonomy":"category","description":"Job openings and recruitment posts.","parent":0,"count":25,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":185,"category_count":25,"category_description":"Job openings and recruitment posts.","cat_name":"Jobs","category_nicename":"jobs","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":[{"term_id":84,"name":"Call for Application","slug":"call-for-application","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":84,"taxonomy":"post_tag","description":"For opportunities, jobs, internships","parent":0,"count":29,"filter":"raw"}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3901","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3901"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3901\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6881,"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3901\/revisions\/6881"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6868"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3901"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3901"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3901"},{"taxonomy":"test-2","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/test-2?post=3901"},{"taxonomy":"country","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/country?post=3901"},{"taxonomy":"blog_categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elsc.support\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog_categories?post=3901"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}