[Hiring] SENIOR ACCESS AND LIAISON LEAD @OxfamNovibP

Role Description

The AIDA Senior Access and Liaison Lead is a key figure in the AIDA Secretariat and responsible for leading all AIDA negotiations with relevant authorities. The Senior Access Lead will:

• Lead the development of the AIDA Access strategy for WB and Gaza.
• Lead relationship development with key line ministries related to INGO operations including with the Palestinian Authority.
• Work closely with UN agencies to co-chair various access working groups and develop joint positions to support INGO access to the oPt.

Qualifications

• Relevant University Degree(s).
• At least 5 years of relevant work experience in access, civil military coordination within a large NGO/INGO/UN or civil society coordination structure.
• Strong knowledge of the key challenges facing humanitarian and development sectors in Palestine.
• Demonstrated track record of addressing INGO access challenges in complex crises.
• Demonstrated experience of building relationships with government ministries.
• Strong understanding of the legal landscape for INGOs operating in the oPts and relevant legal background necessary to support INGOs in navigating bureaucratic access challenges.
• Strong understanding of the structure and hierarchy of key line ministries and institutions within the Israeli government infrastructure.
• Considerable knowledge of the diplomatic structures in Palestine and in relevant countries and key capitals.
• Sound understanding of political, development, humanitarian and human rights issues, programming and operations in Palestine and Israel.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating effective meetings, workshops and training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, networking and influencing skills.
• Excellent ICT and information management skills, including MS Office, database management and survey design.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Requirements

• Experience in a complex and volatile humanitarian/recovery context.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• National posting to be based in the West Bank. Ability to access Jerusalem is a requirement.

Benefits

• Salary: 20,536.83 ILS per month.
• Full time – 40 hours a week.
• Flexible working arrangements available.

Company Description

The Association of International Development Agencies (AIDA) is a membership-based coordination forum, comprised of more than 80 international non-governmental and non-profit member organisations (INGOs), which share common values and interest in promoting quality development and humanitarian programs in the oPt. AIDA is supported by a professional Secretariat and governed by an Executive Committee (ExCom), which is elected by and from its member organisations. AIDA is hosted by Oxfam.

AIDA strengthens the collective influence and relevance of international NGOs, together with their national partners, in the oPt, by leading collective advocacy, coordinating to address operational challenges, and promoting programming effectiveness and quality.