Advocacy Adviser Palestine Jerusalem

What we are looking for

NRC Palestine is looking for an Advocacy Adviser who will be responsible for design, coordination and implementation of evidence-based advocacy strategies to influence decision-makers and shape policies that uphold the rights of Palestinians affected by restrictions on movement, denial of access, displacement, and other violations of international humanitarian and human rights law. The role also includes developing advocacy products, coordinating with humanitarian, diplomatic and media stakeholders, and ensuring NRC's advocacy priorities are rooted in programmatic evidence and international law.

What you will do

The role will have some of the following responsibilities:

• Utilise programme data and field evidence to influence international and national policy discussions on humanitarian access, displacement, and protection concerns in the oPt.

• Draft advocacy reports, briefing notes, talking points, op-eds, and other products targeted at governments, UN bodies, and media.

• Provide policy briefings and analysis to NRC senior management, field teams, and regional/global offices to ensure coherent advocacy positions.

• Ensure timely advocacy response to developments impacting humanitarian access, protection, and displacement, by preparing rapid reaction materials and engaging directly with decision-makers.

• Monitor political and policy developments in Israel, the occupied Palestinian territory, and key capitals to identify opportunities for influence.

• Support donor engagement by providing inputs on advocacy-related sections of donor reports and proposals.

• Organise and participate in high-level advocacy missions, including preparing mission briefs, agendas, and follow-up reports.

• Coordinate closely with NRC programmes to ensure advocacy is informed by field realities and programmatic evidence.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with the diplomatic community, UN agencies, and peer NGOs to strengthen collective advocacy efforts.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. 

What you will bring

• An advanced degree in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or related studies.

• At least 5 years of experience in advocacy, policy, or humanitarian/human rights work in the oPt or similar contexts.

• Technical knowledge of the humanitarian and human rights sectors.

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.

• Native-level English, both written and verbal.

• Proven ability to develop and implement evidence-based advocacy strategies.

• In-depth knowledge of the political and legal context in the oPt, including violations of international law that drive humanitarian needs.

• Exceptional writing skills and the ability to distil complex legal and policy issues into accessible and compelling advocacy messages.

• Experience drafting advocacy reports, briefing notes, and messaging tailored to diplomatic, media, and public audiences.

• Strong analytical and political judgment skills to anticipate challenges and identify opportunities for influence.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and organisations to achieve advocacy objectives.

• Experience engaging with senior decision-makers in government, UN, and donor institutions.

What we offer:

• Duty station: Jerusalem/ Amman
• Travel: Approximately 30% to areas of operation.
• Salary/benefits: Grade 8 on NRC's salary scale.
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• For current nrc employees, please use your official NRC email address when applying.
• When submitting your application, please include a writing sample by you unedited by others.
• Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. 
• If you have any questions about this role, please email  with the job title as the subject line.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

NRC currently has over 3,000 staff across the Middle East dedicated to assisting people affected by conflict in Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Libya and Palestine. Its humanitarian interventions are based upon its programming expertise in the Core Competencies of Shelter, Education, WASH, Livelihoods and Food Security, and Information Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) to vulnerable displaced people that were forced to flee.   

 Watch this short video to see NRC in action.

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC's operations in Palestine here.