Responsibilities

–Identify key human rights risk areas to Palestinian children and design broad, strategic content plan across multiple platforms highlighting these concerns.
–Produce online content for DCIP website and other media, including case summaries, news alerts, features, op-eds, reports, advocacy campaigns, and social media posts.
– Coordinate closely with DCIP’s documentation team to structure, fact-check and follow-up on field research.
–Develop relationships and partnerships with local NGOs relevant to children’s rights.
–Build and maintain traditional and new media relationships to increase DCIP content exposure.
–Ensure clear and consistent messaging and style across all platforms.
–Promote content to maximize audience.
–Update website and/or re-design to ensure an engaging, effective, and user-friendly website that compels users to take action.
–Assist in training and overseeing interns.

Qualifications

–Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree a plus.
–Proficiency in Arabic and English. Hebrew a plus.
–At least three years of research, editorial or journalistic experience, particularly on topics of Middle East, human rights, and children.
–Superior writing skills across traditional and new media platforms.
–Experience with online content promotion, including social media, digital analytics, and search optimization.
–Copy-editing (AP style) and fact-checking skills.
–Basic photography skills, multimedia production and visual design (i.e. ability to create infographics/memes) a plus.
–Established network of journalists, writers and social media influencers with a focus on the Middle East.
–Strong critical analysis, interpersonal and deadline management skills.

To Apply

If qualified, please email a cover letter, résumé, and writing samples (either links or attachments) and three references to [email protected]. Please use “Researcher” as the subject of your email.

No phone calls please. The start date for the position is March 1, 2017. Applications considered on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DCIP is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices.

About Defense for Children International – Palestine

DCIP is an independent, local Palestinian child rights organization dedicated to defending and promoting the rights of children living in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. For 25 years, we have investigated, documented and exposed grave human rights violations against children; held Israeli and Palestinian authorities accountable to universal human rights principles; and advocated at the international and national levels to advance access to justice and protection for children.