As a Projects Officer, you’ll play a vital role in delivering key initiatives under our Protection, Civic Space, and Digital Rights programmes. You’ll manage project plans, support implementation across Senegal, Mali, and West Africa, organize workshops, liaise with partners, and conduct research on pressing human rights issues such as freedom of expression, access to information, and journalist safety.
Key Responsibilities
– Implement and coordinate project activities related to civic space, freedom of expression, and access to information.
– Organize capacity-building workshops and advocacy campaigns.
– Draft project reports, policy briefs, and research documents.
– Engage with stakeholders including governments, partners, and civil society.
What We’re Looking For
– Master’s degree in law, public policy, human rights, or related fields.
– 2+ years’ experience in human rights research, advocacy, or activism.
– Expertise in freedom of expression, transparency, digital rights, or civic space issues.
– Fluency in French and a strong working knowledge of English.
Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a supportive, inclusive work culture that encourages innovation and personal growth. ARTICLE 19 is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.
How to Apply
Any individual passionate with human rights and civic freedoms, ready to self-start and innovate continuously to impact civic rights in Mali and Open gov in Senegal and the region; and meeting the specification, skills and requirement above can apply by sending a motivation letter, CV, sample of a research report on human rights written to [email protected]. Submissions will be analysed on a rolling basis and offer will be available until the best candidate is selected.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
How to apply
If this has inspired you, please submit your CV and cover letter to our recruitment system by clicking here.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Application Deadline: 31 October 2024
We appreciate that no candidate will meet every requirement of the role, if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact [email protected].