Front Line Defenders seeks to recruit staff, interns and volunteers in an open and transparent manner. Front Line Defenders is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting cultural diversity within the Front Line Defenders staff. All positions are advertised via this website as well as through other media or networks appropriate to the position being advertised.
Unfortunately, due to the volume of requests we receive, it is not possible to keep general applications or CVs on file. During a recruitment process we do not generally review applications received until after the closing date. Shortlisting can take some time given the volume of applications we receive for some posts.
Front Line Defenders is currently recruiting for the following positions:
Front Line Defenders is recruiting a Digital Protection Coordinator for Francophone Africa.
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
• Prior experience in working with HRDs/HROs in fAfrica;
• ICT skills, on the level of computer and network administrators;
• Previous experience with individual and organisational digital protection support and trainings;
• Must be based in fAfrica, and be able to travel within fAfrica;
• Ability to work independently and be self motivated;
• Fluency in French and above average English language skills;
Desirable:
• Understanding of the specific risks faced by and protection need of LGBTIQ+, women HRDs and feminists in fAfrica
• Experience of holistic protection
• Good interpersonal skills allowing them to interact with HRDs at risk in situation of stress
• Knowledge of the other languages used in fAfrica would be an advantage
Full role profile available at: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/sites/default/files/jd.dpc_.francoafrica.may2024.pdf
Remuneration and Benefits:
Salary: €37,430 - €42,776 per annum (Points 1 – 4 of Grade 6)
The role holder is responsible for complying with relevant tax and other legal requirements in their country of residence.
26 days of annual leave per year, pension scheme, healthcare contributions, life insurance, income protection scheme, employee assistance programme, employee well-being initiatives.
Selection and Appointment:
To apply, candidates need to submit a copy of their application - CV and cover letter -
via the ‘Apply now’ button;
• Cover letters should be addressed to Roberto Soriano, Digital Protection Manager
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview;
• It is anticipated interviews will be held during June, 2024
• The appointment is expected to be effective from July 2024;
• Closing date; midnight (local Irish time) on 31 May 2024 as per FLD vacancies page:
https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/recruitment-volunteering
Front Line Defenders is recruiting a Protection Grants Officer.
The Protection Grants Officer role supports Front Line Defenders to deliver upon its core objective of protecting HRDs at risk and the mandate of Front Line Defenders to deliver protection grants focused on prevention and resilience for HRDs and their families, organisations and movements. The Protection Grants Officer supports the Protection Grants team with information management via the organisational database, tracking of grants information, as well as providing reports and analysis of activities undertaken and support provided, and assessing the overall impact of the grants programme (monitoring, evaluation and learning - MEL).
See full job description at: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/sites/default/files/jd.protectiongrantsofficer.may24.pdf
Remuneration:
Salary: €37,430 - €52,582 per annum (10 points)
Placement on the range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
Benefits include: 26 days of annual leave per year, pension scheme, healthcare contribution, life assurance, income protection scheme, employee assistance programme, employee well-being initiative.
Selection and Appointment:
- To apply, candidates need to submit a copy of their application - CV and cover letter -
via the ‘Apply now’ button; - Cover letters should be addressed to Caitriona Rice, Head of Protection Grants;
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview;
- It is anticipated interviews will be held the last week of June 2024;
- The appointment is expected to be effective from August 2024;
- Closing date; midnight (local Irish time) on 14 June 2024 as per FLD vacancies
page: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/recruitment-volunteering
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Front Line Defenders annually recruits for two positions that are part of the organisation's commitment to strengthening international mechanisms supporting human rights defenders:
Internship at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (Banjul)
The purpose of the Internship is to support the work of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR). It is a 12 month position based in Banjul. Candidates should be able to work in English and French. Front Line Defenders will prioritise candidates who have experience as a human rights defender in Africa.
Frank Jennings Fellowship (Dublin & Geneva)
The Frank Jennings Fellowship was set up to give an opportunity for dedicated and talented individuals to gain experience working for the protection of human rights defenders in an international NGO and at the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. It is named after Front Line Defenders former Head of Research who died after a long illness in 2005. Frank made a huge contribution to the development of human rights activism in Ireland and candidates who have some experience of human rights work in Ireland will be given priority.
The Frank Jennings Fellow spends three months at Front Line Defenders where he/she will be trained in relation to Human Rights Defenders; the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders; the Mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur; the procedures and methodology of the mandate; the role of Front Line Defenders and other national and international organisations in the support and protection of Human Rights Defenders. The Fellow will then move to Geneva for a period six months before returning to Front Line Defenders for a further three months.
Invitation to tender for website redesign
Front Line Defenders is currently inviting tender submissions from interested Website Design and Development Suppliers to lead on a substantial redesign of its website. For more details and instructions on how to apply, please visit here.
Volunteering at Front Line Defenders
We greatly appreciate the valuable contribution of volunteers who support the work of Front Line Defenders.
The best way to get involved is to help Front Line Defenders raise awareness about the risks faced by human rights defenders around the world and to help raise much needed funds to increase their security and protection.
When human rights defenders visit Ireland on rest & respite, it is important to provide a network of support to them. This community of support includes volunteers interested in accompanying the human rights defender sightseeing, to music and cultural activities, sharing about Irish history and current affairs or other hobbies/activities that may be of interest. Language support is especially useful to visiting human rights defenders. The working languages of Front Line Defenders are English, French, Spanish, Arabic and Russian but sometimes we also need support with other languages.
If specific additional volunteering opportunities arise, they will be posted here.
