Hans Thoolen on Human Rights Defenders

• Managing programs:
• Fundraising:
• Administration:
• Support the strategic development of the organisation

Competencies (see the full announcement)

Education and Professional Experience

• A master’s degree in human rights, law, social sciences, political science, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience in program/project management;
• A solid understanding of human rights and protection mechanisms;
• Familiarity with the East and Horn of Africa sub-region and previous experience working in the sub-region;
• Good conceptual and analytical capacity;
• Very good budgeting, project management, and report writing skills; and
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Languages

Fluency in English is a must (spoken and written). Fluency in French is a strong asset, and Arabic is an asset.

Location

The position will be based in Kampala, Uganda with frequent travels within and out of the country. Applicants should be eligible to work in Uganda without restriction.

How to Apply

Applicants should send a letter of motivation, CV, and contacts of three references to: jobs@defenddefenders.org by 4 August 2019. Do not send scanned copies of certificates. Interviews will be held in person (in Kampala, Uganda), or via Skype late in August. The subject line of the email should read “Application for Program & Admin Manager position.”

Questions about the position can be directed to jobs@defenddefenders.org.

Call for Applications: Program and Administration Manager