Full-Time/Fixed term - 8 months

Please note - While there is no deadline for applying, we want to hire the most excellent candidates as soon as possible. If you are interested in the position, please do not wait to send in your application.

About Avaaz

Avaaz is a leading international organization focused on campaigning and advocacy, boasting a membership of nearly 70 million globally. We're a prominent force in online activism, rallying individuals worldwide to address pressing issues such as human rights, environmental protection, combating disinformation, and safeguarding democracy.

Our unique model empowers individuals to unite their voices for collective action during critical moments, driving meaningful change on global challenges ranging from climate crisis to human rights violations. For over a decade, we have actively campaigned for Palestinian rights, and this year, we will embark on an ambitious project to further support their pursuit of equity and self-determination.

Avaaz relies solely on small donations from its dedicated members, ensuring our independence and unwavering commitment to addressing the world's most urgent needs.

Position Overview

The Palestinian people are facing one of the most painful chapters in their history, with over 30,000 people killed in Gaza, close to 10,000 imprisoned, and the expansion of violence in the West Bank. At this moment, the struggle for Palestinian rights is more urgent and important than ever, and this struggle must be led by Palestinian voices. This is why Avaaz is building a team that can help mobilize strategic, people-led local and global action that can help achieve the change needed. 

At the core of this project will be a coordinator who will organize various elements of international civil society organizations working on Israel/Palestine. The coordinator position will support the delivery of  large-scale change efforts by leading the research, development, and implementation of campaigns and projects focused on the pursuit of freedom, justice, dignity and peace. This position will report to one of Avaaz’s Senior Campaign Directors, a leading figure in the campaign movement for Palestinian rights.. 

Responsibilities

The Coordinator position will help create sustainable structures for long-term movements and advocacy efforts. This will include working with key communities, establishing trust, setting up training and meetings to mobilize them for the movement, and participating in public actions. 

Skills and Experience

This dynamic and ever-changing role will provide you with the opportunity to use your  adaptability and initiative to deliver on our  campaign goals and the movement being built.  As a culturally rich and diverse organization, we understand that experience comes in all different forms, however, successful candidates will have:

• Brilliant project management skills with an ability to confidently engage and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders and people
• Creativity, strategic thinking, and campaign planning skills
• Passion and commitment to global justice, citizen empowerment, and social change
• A deep understanding of civic advocacy and the mechanics of public campaigning 
• A diplomatic approach and underlying respect which drives and harnesses effective collaboration and project management amongst a diverse range of people and ensures that every voice matters
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to produce engaging and action-driven communications
• Deep experience and relationships  within international human rights organizations and national human rights organizations
• Cultural sensitivity and an ability to navigate the security and legal implications of this type of work in the Middle East
• Eagerness to explore and work with new technologies and platforms to enhance campaign effectiveness
• Coordinating and amplifying support from allies on vision and actions developed in Palestine
• Eager and adept at forging connections and fostering enduring relationships to revolutionize political and social landscapes.
• Fluency in English, Arabic is a requirement. Fluency in Hebrew, Spanish, or French are desirable.

Location

Our team's work will be predominantly virtual, with internal work conducted over email, Google Suites, telephone, and Slack. This particular position will be located in the Middle East.

Compensation and Benefits

Our fees are tailored to experience, ensuring competitiveness with renowned international and non-governmental organizations.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion 

As a global organization with millions of members worldwide, it’s important to us that our team reflects the diversity needed to lead a movement of people from across the planet, rising to meet some of the most complex challenges humanity has ever faced. We believe we can only succeed by building a diverse team full of fresh perspectives and original ideas, and we are committed to creating a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfill their potential.

Our team includes native and non-native English speakers, self-taught and university-educated, and people with all sorts of professional backgrounds. If doing the job you just read about would excite you to come to work every day, we want you to apply if you’re talented, hard-working, and committed to making a difference. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, language and accent, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, family/parental or marital status, political affiliation, religion, socioeconomic class/caste, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

We’ll provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities or special needs to participate in the application process, so please let us know if you have such a request when you apply.