[International Legal Jobs] Europe Program Officer, FIDH

About FIDH – International Federation for Human Rights

FIDH, the International Federation for Human Rights, is an international human rights organization, bringing together 188 member organizations from 117 countries and territories. FIDH’s mandate is to contribute to the respect of all the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. FIDH aims at obtaining effective improvements in the protection of victims, the prevention of human rights violations and the accountability of their perpetrators.

Experience

Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in the field of human rights, with an NGO, an international organization, a governmental institution, an academic institution or research centre;
• In-depth understanding of human rights issues and the political and socio-economic context in Europe;
• Substantial knowledge of European, particularly EU law, institutions and policies and of regional human rights protection mechanisms.

Desirable:

• Experience in conducting research and documentation (including field investigations) on human rights issues;
• Advocacy experience with the EU and member states;
• Previous NGO experience.

Terms and conditions of employment

• 12 months full-time fixed-term contract (extendable depending on availability of additional funding);
• Position based in Brussels (strongly preferred) however other locations may be considered;
• Flexible working arrangements, including possibility of working remotely;
• Salary from 2 800 € gross per month over 13 months;
• Meal vouchers;
• 50% of the cost of public transport passes paid by the employer.

You are in agreement with FIDH’s values (professionalism, respect, commitment, equality, integrity, participation, audacity), as well as with the struggles led by FIDH for the defense of human rights of all people, everywhere in the world, as set out in its statutes and through its publications, accessible on its website: www.fidh.org.

FIDH seeks diversity and is committed to equality by not discriminating in its hiring practices, without distinction of any kind, based on race, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status or any other situation protected by law.

For people with disabilities, we ask you to indicate in your cover letter any measures that would be useful to enable you to participate in the recruitment process in an optimal way.

Start date: as soon as possible, and no later than 1 February 2023
Duration fixed-term contract: 12 months, until 28 February 2024
Deadline: 8 January 2023

Send your CV, a motivation letter and the names and contact details of 2 references who are familiar with your work (and unrelated to you) indicating the reference EOPO 1222 in the subject line by 8 January 2023.

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