Middle East Policy Education & Advocacy Coordinator

American Friends Service Committee, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization dedicated to peace and justice as a Policy Education & Advocacy Coordinator focused on the Middle East. You will develop advocacy strategies, build partnerships, and engage in public discourse to influence policy on Palestine. This role is critical for driving effective change and awareness surrounding U.S. Middle East initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy advocacy and public education.
• Strong understanding of U.S. Middle East policy.
• Excellent communication and networking skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advocacy strategies for the Middle East.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners and networks.
• Attend external meetings and represent AFSC in public forums.

Skills

Policy Advocacy

Public Education

Constituency Mobilization

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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The Policy Education & Advocacy Coordinator for the Middle East will work to develop and further a Middle East Advocacy Strategy and is responsible for advancing the issues of peace and justice in the Middle East through policy advocacy, public education, and constituency mobilization. The coordinator implements and measures the impact of strategies to influence U.S. thinking, policy and practice relating to the Middle East with key focus on advocacy related to Palestine.

The position requires building relationships and collaboration with key movement, partners and networks working on matters related to U.S. Middle East policy. In addition, they coordinate internally with AFSC international programs, US based staff, Office of Public of Policy (OPPA), and the Quaker United Nations Office (QUNO) in New York. The coordinator keeps abreast of the relevant contextual realities, emerging issues and policy developments in the U.S. and the Middle East with a focus on Palestine. The coordinator attends external meetings and conferences, creates resource documents and speaks publicly on behalf of AFSC.