Job Role
The Communications and Events Coordinator will assist the Communications and Events team on various projects related to the organization's communications work and event coordination.
This entry-level position is designed for recent communications or journalism graduates seeking a career in international human rights. The coordinator will learn about the risks faced by human rights defenders, the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders, the mandate of the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders, the role of Front Line Defenders and other national/international organizations in supporting and protecting HRDs, and NGOs' work with media outlets/social media to raise awareness/visibility of risks faced by HRDs.
The coordinator will interact with colleagues across the organization and participate in induction, periodic reviews, weekly team meetings/case calls, and occasional out-of-hours events.
Key Responsibilities
* Support Visibility and Communications Coordinator on daily visibility work about HRDs, including administrative/substantive tasks around creation/design/dissemination/monitoring of social media content/multimedia materials.
* Capture/recording multimedia content at FLD events.
* Support International Events and Promotions Coordinator with creation/upkeep of guest/supplier lists, tracking visa applications/flights, drafting of materials for events.
* Upload approved content (Urgent Appeals, Statements, human rights defender profiles, etc.) to Front Line Defenders website.
* Assist in archiving images related to Front Line Defenders' field work to protect human rights defenders.
* Draft/design media materials/content to support Front Line Defenders events.
* Carry out administrative duties as required.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should have:
* Recent degree in communications or journalism.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
* Strong organizational skills.
* Basic knowledge of design and video editing software.
Benefits
This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of international human rights and develop your skills and knowledge in a dynamic and supportive environment.