Policy Analyst Consultant

BACKGROUND: 

Nobel Women’s Initiative is led by seven women Nobel Peace Prize laureates - Jody Williams (USA), Shirin Ebadi (Iran), Tawakkol Karman (Yemen), Leymah Gbowee (Liberia), Rigoberta Menchú Tum (Guatemala), Narges Mohammadi (Iran) and Maria Ressa (Philippines). Women are crucial to attaining lasting peace, and yet in times of war and conflict they are seen as victims, and too often excluded from formal peace-building processes. The laureates work together to use the platform and access that the Nobel Peace Prize offers to elevate the voices and support the work of women peace activists around the world.  

NWI works in solidarity with women’s movements, organizations, and activists around the world to build peace, defend justice, and champion equality for all. We believe that genuine peace goes beyond the absence of war. Peace encompasses many pieces, including the presence of law and justice; respect for human rights and dignity; rejection of violence and militarism; inclusion of women and championing of gender equality; care for the climate and our planet. Peace focuses on human and planetary security, as opposed to national security.

As our co-founder Jody Williams says, “building peace is hard work, every single day.”

NWI is committed to doing that work.  

THE OPPORTUNITY 

Nobel Women's Initiative is recruiting for a Policy Analyst Consultant to support and inform preparations for a delegation led by Nobel Peace Prize laureates Jody Williams and Tawakkol Karman to Jordan and the West Bank in November 2024. This important position will provide expert analysis and support, including presenting an overview of the political dynamics in Israel, the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) and the wider region, and presenting recommendations on policies impacting the OPT and Palestinian refugees in neighboring countries. The consultant will apply a gender lens to the analysis provided, to understand and address gendered dynamics of the long-standing occupation, the escalation of the conflict, Israeli military aggression, as well as the wider political and policy landscape. The analyst will advise where Nobel Peace Prize laureate voices can add strategic value. 

The Policy Analyst will report to the Executive Director.  

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Political and Policy Analysis: (55%)

• Provide comprehensive analysis of the political landscape, including relevant policies and interventions related to the Occupied Palestinian Territories and Palestinian refugees, focusing on gendered impacts.

• Prepare detailed briefings, reports, and policy papers for the delegation, highlighting the context, current developments, key findings and recommendations. 

• Remain on standby to respond to urgent requests during the delegation, offering prompt and real-time analysis and recommendations based on evolving needs and situations presented by the delegation. 

• Ensure that all analysis includes insights from gender experts and local civil society to enhance understanding and integration of local and gender considerations in policy recommendations and advocacy materials.  

• Provide comprehensive analysis of the escalation of the conflict and its implications for regional stability.

• Assist in the development of advocacy materials and strategies to promote gender-sensitive policies and responses.

• Synthesize data from multiple sources, including field reports, academic research, government publications, and partner insights.

• Identify key trends and challenges, and provide actionable recommendations for policy interventions, strategic stakeholder coordination, and advocacy strategies with a gender-sensitive approach.

• Contribute to monitoring and evaluation efforts, if requested. 

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: (30%)

• If required, engage with key stakeholders, including representatives of local and international organizations, experts, government bodies, and community groups to gather insights and identify key issues. 

• Assist in identifying and establishing connections and relationships with key strategic partners and influential individuals who could provide valuable insights, consultations, or collaborative opportunities for the delegation. 

• Organize and facilitate briefings and information sessions for NWI staff, delegation participants, the laureates and partners, as needed.  

• Support building and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and decision-makers to influence policy outcomes. 

• Acts as a trusted and respected colleague, providing counsel and support to the Executive Director, Advocacy Coordinator, laureates and colleagues as needed.

ProcessPost-Delegation Support: (15%)

• Provide technical support to assess the outcomes, effectiveness and impact of the planned activities. This includes supporting analysis and contextualization of the compiled information and data during the delegation.  

• Contribute to the preparation of post-visit reports, documentation, and follow-up material as needed.  

• Provide support in following up with key stakeholders and partners that were met during the delegation to maintain relationships, share outcomes, and explore potential next steps or collaborative opportunities.   

• Incorporate feedback received during and after the delegation into strategic recommendations or adjustments for future delegations or related initiatives. 

• Participate in review meetings with the delegation team to discuss lessons learned, best practices, and propose improvements for future delegation activities. 

ABOUT YOU

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven experience in political and policy analysis, particularly in contexts involving conflict, displacement, and occupation, with specific expertise in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), neighboring countries, and the Levant region.  

• Demonstrated ability to apply a gender lens to political and policy analysis and recommendations, with a focus on the gendered impacts of the conflict in the OPT and neighboring countries. 

• Excellent analytical and writing skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.   

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management.

• Proven advocacy and diverse stakeholder relationships experience in an international and multi-cultural context; experience working in peacebuilding, feminism, gender equality, and disarmament, particularly related to women, peace, and security issues in the context of the OPT and the wider region.

• Demonstrated success in building positive relationships, inspiring collaborative work among colleagues and stakeholders, and ability to organize work with others.

• Ability to manage priorities and respond/adapt quickly.

• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative with minimal supervision.

• Access to key policymakers and enhanced connections with women’s movements, with a specific focus on those relevant to the Palestinian conflict and regional dynamics.

• Solid knowledge of and experience with advocacy strategies, policy, and political analyses, particularly concerning the OPT, neighboring countries, and regional players.

• Potential need for the consultant to travel to the region and accompany the delegation, subject to confirmation.

• Proficiency in Arabic is highly advantageous and desired for this role.

• Commitment to the work and principles of NWI, particularly a passion for gender equality, building peace, defending justice, and championing equality for all.

• Proven advocacy and diverse stakeholder relationships experience in an international and multi-cultural context; experience working in peacebuilding, feminism, gender equality, and disarmament, particularly related to women, peace, and security issues in the context of the OPT and the wider region.

Education and Experience:

Graduate degree preferably in one or more of the following fields: law, gender, women’s rights, peace, international relations, human rights, social sciences or related disciplines. Minimum seven to ten years of relevant work experience, with prior experience in NGOs, international and/or campaign organizations being an asset. Equivalencies in education and experience will be considered.

OUR WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PRINCIPLES:

NWI values its passionate and skilled global team. At NWI, we put trust in our talented team and are pleased to offer a flexible work environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package. We adhere to feminist values. We believe in building a respectful, caring, impactful and productive work environment together.

The following are the principles that guide our work: 

Power: We are committed to sharing power, to transparent and responsible use of power, to using our own power to amplify the voices of those who are marginalized and to model alternatives to tyranny and patriarchy. 

Transparency: We are committed to honesty and communicating with clarity with each other and the vast communities with whom we engage. 

Mutual Accountability: We are committed to self-awareness, taking responsibility and mutual accountability through ensuring regular cycles of feedback and support for improving practice. 

Radical Love: We are committed to sustaining people, movements, and ourselves, practicing care and solidarity in all aspects of NWI's work internally and in our multiple communities. 

Affirmation of Human Rights: We reject all forms of oppression and discrimination. We reject racism, sexism, and ableism. We affirm human rights and commit to build our capacity to center diversity, inclusion, compassion, and trauma-informed practice in all we do. 

Respect: We affirm the knowledge, abilities, and relationships that we each bring to the work and seek out the unique insights and perspectives of one another and NWI's partners. 

Solidarity: We seek out opportunities to articulate and progress our common agenda. We show up for one another and our various communities. 

JOIN OUR TEAM: 

If you want to join us we encourage you to submit a letter of interest along with your resume to: [email protected] by 1 September, 2024.   

Please use the subject line ‘Policy Analyst (Consultant)” when applying. 

NWI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe in equality and diversity of race, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and disability. NWI encourages and welcomes applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, and with the skills/knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is barrier free. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please indicate this in your application.  

We sincerely thank all those who express interest and apply, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted.