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ROLE PURPOSE  

We are looking for a motivated and engaged consultant based in Morocco who will work for us part-time  to support the implementation of our activities and projects in Morocco, be the main point of  communication with our partners in Morocco, contribute to fundraising for Morocco’s strategy and  projects, and recommend effective strategies for maintaining, developing and expanding our work,  visibility, and partners in Morocco. The Morocco consultant will also be expected to engage with our  advocacy, communications and campaigning strategies and work, produce statements and content for  the MENA regional website and contribute to pieces of research relating to the situation of freedom of  expression and information in Morocco. 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities  

1. Monitoring and information gathering  

•  Monitor trends and developments in Morocco, including legal and political developments,  related to freedom of expression, information, and civic space.  
•  Monitor cases of repression of freedom of expression and information, collect useful  information from reliable sources, and suggest appropriate responses.  
•  Collect and keep the relevant information to carry out the activities.  

2. Positioning and strategic planning  

•  Ensure appropriate and effective responses to opportunities and risks related to freedom of  expression, information, and other fundamental rights in Morocco.  
•  Contribute to the identification of relevant advocacy opportunities to advance freedom of  expression, information, and other fundamental rights in Morocco and plan and conduct  advocacy actions with the support of the MENA and Communications teams.  
•  Develop and maintain collaboration with strategic partners and allies in Morocco, including  international and national organizations, media, journalists, lawyers, and human rights activists. 
•  Contribute to identifying new areas of work and means to develop strategies and programs  aimed at advancing freedom of expression, information in Morocco in line with the A19’s MENA  strategy.  
•  Identify and suggest relevant partners and beneficiaries of A19 interventions in line with the A19  MENA strategy.  

3. Projects and activities management  

•  Manage and coordinate A19’s activities In Morocco, including the drafting of concept notes and  agendas of activities, the identification and invitation of speakers, moderators, and participants,  the coordination with local partners, the preparation of activities’ materials, the coordination of  logistics, and of the preparation of activities reports.  
•  Develop terms of reference for consultants and service providers in the framework of activities  and projects in Morocco.  
•  Coordinate with consultants and service providers in Morocco and oversee the quality of their  deliverables  
•  Coordinate with the Administrative and Finance team to establish and collect all supporting  documents for expenses in accordance with A19 procurement policies and procedures. 
•  Contribute to internal reports and reports to donors and in the monitoring and evaluation of the  results and impact of A19’s activities and projects. 

4. Fundraising  

•  Engage with the MENA Team and the Fundraising team to develop a fundraising strategy for  A19’s work in Morocco.  
•  Proactively engage to identify funding opportunities for A19’s work and projects in Morocco in  line with the A19’s MENA strategy.  
•  Contribute to the drafting of funding concept notes and proposals for projects about Morocco  or including Morocco.  
•  Develop and maintain good relationships with A19’s donors in Morocco.  

5. Communications  

•  Promote A19’s image in Morocco and participate in public events.  
•  Proactively communicate with all key relationships and be available and reachable for internal  communications.  
•  Contribute to reports, press releases, articles, and other pieces covering Morocco for ARTICLE 19  publications and website  
•  Ensure A19’s work and messages on the different topics are well understood by the ARTICLE  19’s events participants and partners in Morocco, contribute to disseminate and publicize  ARTICLE 19 work, outputs, and impact in the country.  

Other tasks  

•  Undertake other duties commensurate with the role as may reasonably be assigned by the  MENA Transparency Coordinator or the MENA Regional Director.  
•  Participate in MENA team meetings and any other internal meetings relevant to the activities  covered by these ToRs.  
•  Make budget estimates for the activities covered by these ToRs.  
•  Maintain and share documents related to the above-mentioned activities such as lists of  participants, evaluation sheets, photos of activities, etc. and share them on a regular basis with  the relevant team members.  

PERSON SPECIFICATION  

Education, Knowledge, and technical skills  

•  Master’s degree or equivalent in law, legal and political sciences, or another relevant field.
•   Demonstrable understanding of the context in Morocco and ability to analyze trends in human  rights, in particular freedom of expression, information, and association.  
•  Knowledge of international and regional mechanisms for the promotion and protection of  human rights.  
•  Knowledge of historical context and recent political, economic, and social developments  specifically in Morocco and more broadly in the Middle East and North Africa. 
•  Knowledge of communications strategies and techniques, in particular through the web and  social media.

Experience  

•  Demonstrable experience of project development and management, including coordination of  multi-partner projects and budget management.  
•  Significant demonstrable experience of work in the field of human rights, specifically freedom of  expression and information.  
•  Substantial experience in coordinating activities and projects for non-governmental organizations   Demonstrable skills in analytical and strategic planning.  
•  Demonstrable experience in drafting proposals for donors and contributing to fundraising strategies  for non-governmental organizations.  
•  Ability to take initiative and react quickly and work independently and also collaboratively with  appropriate supervision.  
•  Ability to work creatively and demonstrable time management skills and the ability to meet  deadlines.  
•  Good writing and speaking skills in Arabic, French, and English.  
•  Good organizational and logistical skills.  
•  Good communication skills and sensitivity to working with people from diverse cultural and social  backgrounds.  
•  Experience in drafting written materials including writing and/or editing materials for publication.  

Other requirements  

•  Commit to working within the mission, vision, and goals of ARTICLE 19.  
•  Attention to cultural sensitivity and commitment to professional responsibilities and equal  opportunity.  
•  Have the will and the ability to travel.  
•  Ability to work effectively, often under pressure, to tight and demanding deadlines.   Ability to work in a multi-cultural work environment and committed to equal opportunities and  non-discrimination.