We Are Hiring!
ProtectDefenders.eu is looking for a motivated and committed Programme Coordination Officer to join our Secretariat team in Brussels.
The Programme Coordination Officer will support the operational coordination of multi-partner initiatives implemented by ProtectDefenders.eu Consortium members, including projects funded under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV) Programme and schemes funded by the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (INTPA). The role covers three main areas of responsibility: consortium coordination and member engagement (50%), management of the Single Entry Point (20%), and administration of the Emergency Fund (30%).
The successful candidate will facilitate collaboration, communication and information-sharing among consortium members, coordinate day-to-day operations of the Single Entry Point, and administer grants and support measures under the Emergency Fund — ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery across all processes.
We are looking for candidates with at least three years of professional experience in multi-stakeholder coordination, project support, or grants administration, ideally within civil society, international NGOs, or donor-funded programmes. Experience in grant administration and donor reporting is highly desirable, as is familiarity with EU institutions and funding mechanisms. Excellent written and spoken English is required; knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a strong asset.
Start date: As soon as possible
Location: Brussels (on-site)
Contract: 1-year contract with possibility of extension
Salary: 3,600–4,000 EUR/month gross (full-time), plus benefits including health insurance, pension scheme contribution, meal vouchers, eco-vouchers, transportation and home-working allowances, and 13th month salary.
Please send your CV and cover letter (including information about your availability) before 9 August 2026 by email at recruit@protectdefenders.eu with the subject: Programme Coordination Officer – [Your Surname]. Please note that use of AI is not accepted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, early applications are strongly encouraged as the position may be filled before the deadline.
If you are committed to the protection of human rights defenders and want to contribute to a dynamic, multicultural team working at the heart of the EU human rights protection mechanism, we encourage you to apply.
