Position Overview

Position Title: Digital and Communications Director (DCD)

Position Type: Full Time

Location: Mainly remote working but ideally based in the Middle East/North Africa or Europe/UK

Reports to: Executive Director 

Description:

PIPD/Rabet is hiring a full-time Digital & Communications Director to join our team dedicated to advancing Palestinian freedom and rights at the intersection of international campaigning, advocacy policy change, and awareness raising. This is a digital first position that requires both management experience and strong knowledge of Palestine and its movement for freedom and rights. It is expected that the DCD can lead the PIPD/Rabet Digital Team and oversee communication, management and content creation across all of PIPD/Rabet channels.

Compensation: Competitive 

Responsibilities

  • Manage PIPD/Rabet Digital Team and all their deliverables 

  • Shape and execute PIPD/Rabet digital strategy 

  • Oversee the management of all PIPD/Rabet digital channels and social media content creation

  • Work with Advocacy Team to to develop an execute PIPD’s campaigns 

  • Assist in managing PIPD’s external communications, including press relations and media materials and email programme

  • Liaise and manage relationships with partners across digital, social media and communications work streams

  • Build digital partnerships with key groups, movements individuals and stakeholders

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 7 years work experience in either politics, media, strategic communications, public relations, government relations, advocacy or international affairs

  • Extensive knowledge of Palestine and its movement for freedom and rights

  • Experience in developing and conducting digital and social media campaigns

  • Experience creating social media content and managing digital channels 

  • Minimum 3 years experience managing teams within organizations 

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in Arabic a significant advantage

  • Knowledge of video editing and design software a plus

???????Characteristics:

  • Motivated, passionate and dedicated to the movement for Palestinain freedom and rights 

  • Creative and innovative and intune with developments in the digital and social media field 

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

  • Excellent self-organization

  • Team player

How to apply:

  • CV 

  • Cover Letter + Writing Sample

  • Content Portfolio 

  • Links to social media accounts managed professionally 

  • Send application materials to info@thepipd.com and cc sbarahmeh@thepipd.com by May 15.