+972 is seeking an Executive Director

Five years after its founding, +972 is looking for a new executive director. We view this as a natural progression of the maturation of the website and the entire project, and we look forward to the next phase.

+972’s non-profit organization (“+972 For the Advancement of Citizen Journalism”) operates two online magazines, in Hebrew and in English, managed by collectives of bloggers and photographers, most of them volunteers.

The NGO is committed to values of democracy, opposing the occupation and striving towards peace, equality, transparency and freedom of information. The organization is not connected to any political party or group.

Responsibilities:

·Shaping and implementing the organizational and content strategy for the NGO.

·Running the business side of the NGO’s operations, including promotion and marketing of the magazines and their publications.

·Preparing and managing the organization’s budget, monitoring its implementation, approving expenditures in accordance with the budget, and managing relations with suppliers.

·Overseeing fundraising, setting goals and monitoring progress, representing the NGO with donors and major stakeholders, including the negotiation of agreements and contracts.

·Managing the NGO’s employees: hiring, accompanying, oversight and evaluation. Constant contact and periodical reporting to the board of directors.

Requirements:

·Identifying with the organization’s values and mission statement (English and Hebrew).

·Acquaintance with the magazines, their content and writers.

·Ability to manage employees and work with volunteers.

·Background in communications, journalism or editing, including writing experience.

·Excellent verbal and written English and Hebrew (Arabic is a significant advantage).

·Ability to represent the organizations with donors and colleagues.

Terms of position: Full time.

Please send C.V. and cover letter, explaining why you are interested in the position, to 972jobv@gmail.com

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2015

+972 is an equal opportunity employer, and we particularly encourage women, people from different communities and persons with disabilities to apply for this position.

The role of the executive director is creative and diverse – we may consider candidates whose professional experience differs from those specified above, if they suit the organization’s needs.