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 Capacity Development Coordinator, ECA.
This role has responsibility to provide practical support and deliver training to human rights defenders and organisations at risk in Europe and Central Asia to strengthen their capacities to analyse and manage the risks they face due to their human rights work. The Capacity Development Coordinator is part of the Capacity Development team and will contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of coordinated, strategic, targeted and effective participatory methodologies on holistic protection, with a focus on adapting and developing the methodologies to best respond to the specific needs of the region they are working in.
The Capacity Development Coordinator will also be part of the ECA regional team, and contribute to the collaborative strategy planning, and the implementation of the main action plan for the region as it relates to their role. The Capacity Development Coordinator will hold a central coordination, logistics and mentorship role with contractor trainers engaged to deliver or co-train at workshops in the ECA region. They will also coordinate with both the ECA Protection Coordinators a to ensure that individual and collective consultations with HRDs are delivered in a timely, effective manner.
The role holder will also work closely with the Well-Being Coordinator to strengthen well-being support to HRDs in the ECA region.
For full job description and person specification see: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/sites/default/files/jd.capacity_devel...
Remuneration and Benefits
Salary: €41,025 to €48,060 per annum (Points 3 - 7 on Scale 6)
Placement on the range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications
Benefits include:
26 days of annual leave per year, pension scheme, healthcare contributions, life insurance, income protection schemes, 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 María San Martín, Head of Capacity Development;
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview;
- It is anticipated interviews will be held during May 2024;
- The appointment is expected to be effective from June 2024;
- Closing date; midnight (local Irish time) on 1 May 2024 as per FLD vacancies page: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/recruitment-volunteering
Front Line Defenders is seeking a Security Advisor to join its Capacity Development Team.
The Security Advisor role provides support to HRDs and HROs at risk in the Asia Pacific region (and occasionally at an international level), with a focus on personal, physical and organisational security and safety measures. The Security Advisor provides support in different formats to suit HRDs/HROs needs, from one-to-one consultations, workshops, supporting in their offices, community meetings, online consultations, review of protection plans, or other formats as requested.
The role also involves assisting to strengthen Front Line Defenders’ internal security systems, policies and procedures.
The Security Advisor will also be part of the Asia regional team, and contribute to the collaborative strategy planning, and the implementation of the main action plan for the region as it relates to their role.
Full details available at: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/sites/default/files/security_advisor_...
Remuneration:
The salary for this role is in the range of €41,025 to €48,060. This will be agreed on appointment. The role holder is responsible for complying with relevant tax and other legal requirements in their country of residence.
Benefits include:
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 Josh Davis, Capacity Development Manager;
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend for interview;
- It is anticipated interviews will be held during May 2024;
- The appointment is expected to be effective from June 2024;
- Closing date; midnight (local Irish time) on 16 May 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.
