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 seeking an excellent candidate for the role of Institutional Grants Manager. The Institutional Grants Manager's primary role is to lead Front Line Defenders’ established process of engagement with its consortium of private and institutional donors based throughout Europe, North America and elsewhere. This includes responsibility for reporting, relationship management and identifying new funding opportunities.
Reflecting the number and diversity of donors and Front Line Defenders’ wide scope of work, responsibilities for specific areas of work and donors are shared among the team of three Institutional Grants Managers.
This is a permanent full-time role (Monday to Friday) and will be based in the Front Line Defenders office in Blackrock, Co. Dublin or the Front Line Defenders office in Brussels.
Background:
Front Line Defenders, The International Foundation for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (www.frontlinedefenders.org) was founded in Dublin in 2001 with the aim of providing practical assistance and protecting human rights defenders (HRDs) at risk - people who work, non-violently, for any or all of the rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Front Line Defenders maintains its head office in Dublin, an advocacy office in Brussels, and regionally based staff in all world regions.
Person Specification
Essential Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of funding mechanisms of key donors in the sector.
- Experience in project and budget management.
- Good knowledge of human rights and/or development issues, and of the human rights space.
- Bachelor’s degree; Master's degree preferred;
- Excellent written and verbal knowledge of English is essential. Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively in written and oral forms.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and excellent representational skills.
- Ability to work as both a key member of a team as well as working proactively alone.
- Ability to work to tight deadlines.
- Ability to thrive in a high pressure supported environment.
Desirable:
- A working knowledge of one of Front Line Defenders other working languages (Arabic, French, Russian and Spanish) is desirable.
Essential Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of work experience in development, fundraising, and/or grantmaking in civil society, philanthropy and/or government settings.
- Demonstrable experience in engaging with private donors, such as foundations, corporations and high-net worth individuals.
- Experience in project and budget management.
Desirable:
- Experience in fundraising from the public an advantage.
Other requirements:
- Requirement to travel internationally occasionally.
- Availability for some weekends/evening work when necessary (such as attending events).
Link to role profile: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/sites/default/files/institutional_gra...
Remuneration
The minimum starting salary for this role is €52,000 per annum. Salary to be agreed on appointment
Benefits include: 26 days of annual leave per annum, tiered matching pension contributions up to 10% of salary, private health insurance, death in service benefit, income protection and an employee assistance programme.
Application Process
If this sounds like the role for you please submit your application via the ''Apply now'' link. Applications should be addressed to Laurent Aldenhoff, Head of Development.
Applications must be received by 6th January 2025
East Asia Protection Coordinator
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.
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.
