Regional Director – Palestine and Israel Programme

About the role

Pro Peace is seeking a Regional Director to lead its long‑standing Palestine and Israel programme. The role starts on 1 February 2027 and involves overall implementation, financial management and strategic development of the programme.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of up to 13 staff members, providing personnel guidance, financial oversight and programme planning.
• Oversee strategic implementation and further development of the programme within the Civil Peace Service framework and Pro Peace’s organisational strategy.
• Manage the Jerusalem office, including administrative, personnel, financial and technical requirements.
• Ensure quality of operational processes and impact‑oriented implementation in line with PMEL standards.
• Apply Safety & Security Risk Management requirements and support advocacy, lobbying and media work.
• Represent Pro Peace with local, national and international actors and contribute to resource acquisition.

Required profile

• Advanced university degree and at least five years of experience in peacebuilding, conflict transformation or development cooperation in crisis contexts.
• In‑depth knowledge of the political context in Palestine and Israel and experience working as a German NGO in the region.
• Extensive management experience, including staff supervision, project planning, administration and financial controlling.
• Strong communication, strategic and analytical skills, with confidence in advocacy and external representation.
• Experience in Safety & Security Risk Management and willingness to travel to high‑risk areas.
• High intercultural sensitivity, ability to work under pressure, valid driving licence and excellent English; German, Arabic or Hebrew are assets.

What we offer

• Attractive fixed‑term position (minimum two years) with comprehensive social security benefits under the German Development Aid Workers Act.
• Professional development courses, regular coaching and optional language training.
• Financial reintegration assistance upon return.