Overview

The Communications and Events Assistant is an entry-level role aimed at recent communications or journalism graduates seeking a career in international human rights. The Assistant will support the Communications and Events team on a range of projects linked to the organisation’s communications work and event coordination. In the process they will learn about: the range of 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 and international organisations in supporting and protecting HRDs; and how NGOs work with media outlets and use social media to raise awareness and visibility of the risks faced by HRDs. They will interact with a range of colleagues across the organisation and will be expected to participate in induction, periodic reviews, weekly team meetings and case calls, and occasional out-of-hours events.

Background

Front Line Defenders is an international organisation based in Ireland that works exclusively for the protection of human rights defenders at risk. Human rights defenders are people who are persecuted because of their peaceful work for the rights of others. Front Line Defenders provides practical help through protection grants, physical and digital protection training, lobbying, advocacy and campaigning. 

Role responsibilities

• Support the Visibility and Communications Coordinator on daily visibility work about HRDs, including but not limited to: administrative and substantive tasks around the creation, design, dissemination and monitoring of social media content and multimedia materials (e.g. videos and podcasts).

• Assist with capturing and recording multimedia content at FLD events.

• Support the International Events and Promotions Coordinator, including with the creation and upkeep of guest and supplier lists, tracking visa applications and flights, and drafting of materials for events.

• Upload approved content (Urgent Appeals, Statements, human rights defender profiles, etc.) to the Front Line Defenders website.

• Assist in archiving images related to Front Line Defenders’ field work to protect human rights defenders.

• Assist in drafting and designing, as requested, media materials or content to support Front Line Defenders events.

• Carry out administrative duties as required.

Salary & Benefits

• €30,326 - €43,062 per annum (Points 4 – 16, Grade I)

• 26 annual leave days

• Pension

• Paid Health Insurance 

• Income Protection & Life Assurance

• Employee Assistance Scheme (EAP)

• Monthly Well-Being Provisions

Requirements 

Interested applicants must have:

• A Bachelors’ degree or higher in communications, journalism, international relations or a related field.

• At least 2 years of previous internship and/or work experience in a relevant role in journalism or PR/communications for a human rights or humanitarian organisation.

• Excellent written and good oral communication skills in English. Computer literacy and good analytical skills.

• Familiarity with conceptualising and producing narrative-based multimedia content (such as tweets, video, audio, infographics, etc.) for social media communications and campaigning.

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

• Flexibility, good interpersonal skills, and good stress management skills. An ability to multitask and prioritise is a must.

• Valid work authorisation in Ireland.