Human Rights Defender Support Specialist

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland beBeeGrants Full time €40,000 - €60,000
Job Title: Grants Coordinator

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of human rights trends in Europe and Central Asia, and the ability to deliver accurate and objective written information in high-pressure situations.

  • This role requires solid knowledge of key human rights issues and their impact on defenders and their movements.
  • The successful candidate will have the ability to engage with international and regional partners, assess applications, communicate with human rights defenders, and make recommendations on grant approvals.

About the Role

The Protection Grants Team at Front Line Defenders is recruiting a Grants Coordinator to support the team's response to human rights defenders at risk in Europe and Central Asia.

The Grants Coordinator will be responsible for assessing applications, communicating with HRDs, engaging with international and regional partners, making recommendations on grant approvals, documenting application statuses, contracting, and reporting.

This role requires a strong understanding of human rights trends in the ECA region and the ability to deliver accurate and objective written information in high-pressure situations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Solid knowledge of key human rights trends in Europe and Central Asia.
  • Ability to deliver accurate and objective written information in high-pressure situations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work well with a wide range of people from different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.

Benefits

  • A challenging and rewarding role that contributes to the protection of human rights defenders at risk.
  • The opportunity to work with a dynamic and experienced team.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.

About Front Line Defenders

Front Line Defenders is an international organisation dedicated to protecting human rights defenders at risk. We provide help through protection grants, physical and digital protection training, lobbying, advocacy, and campaigning.

To Apply

  1. Submit a copy of your application - CV and cover letter - via the 'Apply now' button.
  2. Cover letters should be addressed to Caitriona Rice, Protection Manager.

Note: Please ensure that your application meets the required qualifications and experience outlined above. We are committed to equality and diversity in our recruitment processes.

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