Posted on August 29, 2012

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Director of Communications

The PeaceWorks Foundation (PWF) and OneVoice Movement (OV) seek an experienced, senior communications professional to oversee the international communications strategy of the PWF and OneVoice Movement.

OneVoice is a multinational organization with offices in Tel Aviv, Ramallah, Gaza City, London and New York. The OneVoice teams work together to build and steward a grassroots movement with over 660,000 signatories in roughly equal numbers both in Israel and Palestine. The movement aims to amplify the voice of Israeli and Palestinian moderates, empowering them to seize back the agenda for conflict resolution and demand that their leaders achieve the two-state solution, ending the occupation and establishing an independent Palestinian state living alongside the State of Israel in peace and security.

The primary responsibilities of the director of communications include raising the international visibility of the organization, developing messaging and strategy across all media platforms, increasing press and media outreach, and growing social media presence.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and implement communications strategy and policies to support the mission and objectives of PWF and OV;
• Develop clarity and focus on PWF and OV messaging, image and branding to build and leverage constituencies;
• Provide leadership in the development and implementation of an international social media plan in support of PWF and OV;
• Strengthen PWF and OV positioning among key stakeholders, including the media, like-minded organizations and international influencers;
• Ensure that comprehensive internal capacity building, training and relevant tools, covering all aspects of communications are available at all levels within PWF and OV;
• Provide leadership for communications staff in Israel and Palestine;

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) in communications, journalism, international relations or related field.
• Proven track record of communications leadership in deploying a broad range of applied communications strategies and messages across a variety of mediums;
• Demonstrated ability to deliver effective communications tailored to the needs of diverse range of audiences in often politically and operationally sensitive contexts;
• Experience in overseeing websites;
• Knowledge and experience in the use of social media across international audiences;
• In-depth knowledge of cutting edge communications and media approaches and tools;
• Knowledge of tactics of media relations;
• Excellent strategic planning, organization, and communications skills;
• Demonstrated political awareness and sound judgment in resolving issues/problems;
• Knowledge of and interest in Middle East history, politics, and current events;
• Must be willing to travel frequently to the Middle East;
• Excellent English required; knowledge of Arabic and/or Hebrew is a strong asset.
• Responsible for weekly media monitoring, and working with relevant staff members on drafting and submitting press releases, articles and editorials to various traditional and new media outlets.

Application Instructions

Compensation:

Salary is commensurate with experience and skills and includes a competitive fringe benefits package including medical, dental and vision coverage.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references to:

Eve Margolis at Eve@OneVoiceMovement.org

Or via Fax 1.212.897.3986

The PWF and OV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to its diversity