Policy and Planning Manager

Rozana Australia is seeking a qualified Policy and Planning Manager to plan, organise, direct, control, and coordinate policy advice and strategic planning activities within Project Rozana. This senior leadership position will play a key role in developing and overseeing organisational policies, long-term strategies, and engagement with government, donors, and sectoral partners.

Key Responsibilities

As Policy and Planning Manager, your core duties will include:

· Developing, implementing, and monitoring strategic plans, organisational programs, and internal policies to achieve Rozana's goals and ensure compliance with international best practices.

· developing, implementing, administering and participating in policy research and analysis, ensuring outputs inform Rozana's advocacy and programmatic work.

· Coordinating the implementation of policies and practices across departments.

· Establishing activity measures and measurements of accountability, and overseeing systems to evaluate progress and performance.

· Overseeing and participating in the preparation of policy documents, internal strategies, briefing papers, and formal submissions to government and development agencies.

· Consulting with and providing expert advice to board members, government stakeholders, and strategic partners on key policy, program, and legislative issues.

· Representing Rozana in public forums, seminars, and cross-sectoral events including negotiations and high-level meetings.

· Translate complex political, social, and health-related dynamics in the Palestinian-Israeli context into actionable policy recommendations and partnership strategies.

· Support the integration of Rozana's Australia-based initiatives with operations in Palestine and Israel, ensuring policy coherence and knowledge transfer between teams.

· Ensuring organisational alignment with national and international policy frameworks in health, development, and foreign aid.

Essential Skills and Experience

· A Master's degree in Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, or a closely related field, with a demonstrated experience in conflict-affected regions.

· A minimum of five years' professional experience in high-level policy development, strategic planning, or international advocacy, preferably across multiple jurisdictions.

· Proven ability to design, lead, and evaluate strategic initiatives, planning frameworks, processes, systems, and performance measures for organizations operating in both Australian and Middle Eastern contexts.

· Extensive experience in engaging and negotiating with government bodies, international donors, and civil society actors, ideally across Australian, Palestinian, and regional institutions.

· Exceptional communication skills, including experience preparing briefings, policy documents, and strategic communications for diverse stakeholder groups.

· Arabic language skills are highly desirable, particularly for engaging with Palestinian institutions and ensuring culturally appropriate communication and implementation.

· Demonstrated understanding of health systems, international development, and cross-border program design, with an emphasis on the Palestinian-Israeli socio-political context.

· A history of representing organisations in international forums, policy negotiations, or cross-cultural diplomacy.

· Working experience in both Australia and the Middle East, with established networks in government and civil society in both regions, will be considered a significant asset.

· Experience supporting or establishing cross-border programs in politically sensitive or post-conflict settings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $110,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person