Project Manager, Advocacy, Media and Communication

About the role

Pro Peace, an international non-profit founded in 1996 and active in 13 countries, works with civil society actors committed to peace and non-violence. Its Palestine and Israel office, which began operations there in 1999, strengthens civic space, democratic participation and non-violent conflict transformation with Palestinian and Israeli partners. The Project Manager for Advocacy, Media and Communication monitors political developments, identifies advocacy opportunities, supports partners in articulating their messages and contributes to strategic advocacy, media and communication approaches, working closely with programme colleagues, local partners and colleagues at the Head Office in Cologne.

Key responsibilities

• Develop advocacy strategies and projects for Pro Peace's work on Palestine and Israel, drawing on programme developments and the perspectives of local partners.
• Identify advocacy opportunities, target audiences and strategic entry points in Germany and internationally by analysing political, social and conflict-related developments.
• Support local partner organisations in articulating their messages through speaking tours, public events, campaigns, petitions and policy engagement.
• Develop and coordinate media and communication outputs such as articles, briefings, statements, letters and campaign materials.
• Build and maintain relationships with advocacy networks and stakeholders locally and internationally.
• Report to the Regional Director and coordinate with Head Office colleagues in communications, media and advocacy.

Required profile

• At least 3 years' professional experience in advocacy, civil society engagement, political communication or related fields, preferably in Palestine and Israel or the wider Middle East.
• Strong understanding of the political and social context in Palestine and Israel, including civil society, civic space and non-violent civic engagement.
• Fluency in German and excellent command of English; proficiency in Arabic and/or Hebrew is an advantage.
• The position is open to non-Palestinian and non-Israeli nationals only, under the German Development Aid Workers Act, and is based on a minimum of two years.

Required skills

• Analytical and conceptual skills to analyse complex political contexts and design context-sensitive interventions.
• Strong writing and communication skills, including advocacy and communication materials for different audiences.
• Interpersonal and facilitation skills, able to work sensitively in a highly polarized environment.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

What we offer

• Remuneration according to the German Development Aid Workers Act, including social security benefits and financial reintegration assistance upon return.
• Participation in qualification and professional development courses, a project-based preparation and regular coaching.

Applications (motivation letter, CV and contact details of 2-3 referees) are due by 25 November 2026; interviews are planned for 7 and 8 December 2026.