Project Officer on Migration and Human Rights- THE DANISH INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Bureau TUNIS عودة إلى الفرص

Project Officer on Migration and Human Rights

Organization: The Danish Institute for Human Rights

Location: Tunis, Tunisia (with travel to Egypt)

Duration: March 2025 – February 2026

Application Deadline: 21st Febr. 2025, 12:00 (GMT+1)

About the Project :

The MediRights project under the Regional Migration Governance Programme (RMGP) focuses on enhancing human rights protections and promoting gender- sensitive approaches in migration management in Tunisia and Egypt. The Project Officer will support the local Advisor in implementing project objectives and fostering collaboration with key stakeholders.

Main Tasks :

• Collaborate with the migration team in Copenhagen, Tunisia, and Egypt to achieve project targets.

• Assist the local Advisor in providing technical support and capacity building to state and migration governance actors.

• Apply the Institute’s human rights concepts and methods throughout the project.

• Contribute to activity implementation and idea development.

• Support logistical arrangements, budget planning, and tracking.

• Assist with annual narrative and financial reporting to the donor.

• Support project monitoring and evaluation, including outcome harvesting.

Role Profile :

• Knowledge of human rights in the Middle East and North Africa.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively.

• Experience with project work.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Preferably a master’s degree in political science, international law, sociology, or a related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a project officer or assistant.

• Experience with migration governance actors or similar state actors.

• Experience in politically sensitive contexts.

• Knowledge of donor-funded international development or human rights capacity building projects is an advantage.

• Previous experience with International Organizations or INGOs is an asset.

• Full proficiency in Arabic and French, and professional proficiency in English are mandatory.

Conditions of Consultancy :

• Based in Tunis, Tunisia, with possible travel to Egypt and other countries as needed.

• Applicants must have permits to work and reside in Tunisia.

• Consultant is responsible for applicable taxes on remuneration.

• Monthly salary range (1,500- 1,700 EUR)

• During this consultancy, a secondary occupation is not foreseen from our side.

Contact:

For more information, contact Project Manager, Ekaterina Redon at ekre@humanrights.dk

The Institute encourages gender equality and diversity in the workplace. Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.