Programme Officer - Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Full-time, ideally Amsterdam, The Netherlands; London, UK or Brussels, Belgium can also be considered as possible work locations.

Salary: Circa EUR 51,000, supplemented by 8% holiday pay (this salary is applicable to the Netherlands as a work 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 Programme Officer, you will contribute to ARTICLE 19 Europe’s mission through strategic project management, advocacy, and relationship building with partners and funders in the region.

You will oversee project management and implementation, with a focus on countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, while building strategic relations with partners and funders.

You will also lead projects related to freedom of expression and access to information and contribute to strategic development and fundraising for ARTICLE 19’s work in Europe and Central Asia.

What you will be doing day to day

• Plan and coordinate project activities with regional partner organizations, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with ARTICLE 19’s policies and values.
• Implement and monitor project deliverables, developing monitoring and evaluation systems with partners and producing narrative reports.
• Establish relationships with current and potential donors, developing funding proposals with support from the ARTICLE 19 Europe and Business Development Team.

What you will bring to the role

• Degree in a relevant field (e.g., human rights, politics, journalism, law, program/project management) or equivalent experience in these areas.
• Knowledge of human rights issues, particularly freedom of expression in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
• Project development and management skills, including coordination with varied partners.

How to apply

If this has inspired you, and you would like to learn more about the role and the requirements, please refer to the Job Description and apply here. We look forward to hearing from you!

Application Deadline: Sunday, 12th January 2025

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 pandc@article19.org.