Work with us

As a Programme Assistant – Digital Rights, you will support our Digital Rights and Civic Space initiatives, working closely with our Programme Officer to manage and implement various digitally-focused projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Organize meetings, training sessions, and other events.
• Support partnerships with digital rights organizations and individuals.
• Assist in preparing reports, managing timelines, and ensuring project deliverables.
• Conduct research, compile resources, and monitor digital rights issues.
• Coordinate the Program Officer’s calendar and manage administrative tasks.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years’ experience in non-profit or advocacy, preferably in digital rights.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g., Human Rights, Law, Media, Communication).
• Strong written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to ARTICLE 19’s values and mission.

Application Process:
To apply, send your application to [email protected] by 12th November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Full-time, London, UK; or New York or Washington DC, USA or Brussels, Belgium

Salary: Legal Officer: £51,387/ $59,488 to $63,814/EUR 60,701

Senior Legal Officer: £56,961/$59,488 to $63,814/ EUR 67,286 (seniority and salary determined on the basis of a combination of factors, including skills, experience, and location)

About ARTICLE 19

For over 35 years, ARTICLE 19 has worked for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.

Together with our partners, we:

• THINK: We develop cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change worldwide.
• DO: We lead work on the frontlines of expression through our 9 regional hubs across the globe.
• PROPEL: We propel change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement.

When you work with ARTICLE 19, you’re not just joining an organisation – you’re joining a movement for a freer, fairer world.

Find out more about what we do 

About the role

Under the supervision of the Senior Director for Law and Policy, you will play a crucial role in protecting freedom of expression and freedom of information globally, with a focus on data-intensive technologies/ artificial intelligence (AI), AI, surveillance and infrastructure

You will provide legal and policy expertise and develop and promote our policies and positions in your area of focus.

You will also work closely with ARTICLE 19 colleagues to address emerging challenges posed by AI, and to identify new opportunities for engagement and advocacy on them in target countries and regions.

What you will be doing day to day

• Provide high level legal and policy advice on freedom of expression
• Contribute to the Law and Policy Team’s strategic planning, development and projects implementation
• Contribute to international and regional advocacy

What you will bring to the role

• Law degree. Admitted to practice in a national bar or equivalent is highly desirable
• Sound knowledge of international law on freedom of expression and freedom of information, in particular a solid grasp of standards on AI
• Experience in advocacy and/or litigation at international and regional human rights systems.

To learn more about the role and the requirements, please refer to the Job Description.

How to apply

If this has inspired you, please submit your CV and cover letter to our recruitment system.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 11 December  2024

Written assignment/ test: From 13 December 2024

Interviews: 18 and 19 December

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as the position may be filled before the application deadline.

This position has been re-advertised, and we warmly invite new applicants who meet the qualifications to apply. Previous candidates do not need to reapply, as we already have your details on file.

We appreciate that no candidate will meet every requirement of the role, if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact [email protected].

Our Reward Package

• Salaries are determined by our salary scale.
• We offer comprehensive benefits including a range of well-being plans; generous paid leave and public holidays; family friendly policies; generous sickness and absence leave.

Our Culture

We are a people centred and flexible employer, friendly and a passionate global organisation who live and breathe the same mission and values. We strive to be agile and work collaboratively and are committed to DEI and staff wellbeing.

Our commitment as an equal opportunities employer

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate individuality and encourage you to join us and be your authentic self at work with the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy, and creativity within your role.