Are you an experienced leader with a passion for press freedom and the safety of journalists? Free Press Unlimited is looking for a Programme Lead Safety of Journalists to strengthen our team in Amsterdam and make a global impact in protecting journalists at risk.
Please note: Candidates must have a valid residence and work permit for the Netherlands to be considered.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are looking for a passionate and skilled people manager, with strong sensitivity to cultural differences. Our ideal candidate is independent, self-confident and decisive, with strong organisational and fundraising skills, an understanding of humanitarian aid and/or emergency response, and the ability to maintain oversight while setting priorities. A strong people manager who gets things done.

In addition the following requirements apply:

• A Bachelor degree in a relevant field of studies such as Journalism, Conflict Studies, International Law or International Development Studies or similar qualification;
• At least 5 years of professional experience in managing a team, preferably in an international work environment, especially fragile or repressive countries.
• A hands-on mentality and eagerness to take on challenges with creativity;
• Ability to take initiatives and take responsibility of allocated tasks while being a team player;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Excellent command of English, an additional language as Spanish, French or Arabic is a plus;
• High level of empathy, integrity and accountability;
• Strong affiliation with press freedom and the safety of journalists;
• Starting date: 1st of October.

• Responsible for HR and supervision of the safety team (currently 5 internal staff and 2 external consultants) while contributing to a safe and healthy work environment for their staff members.
• Plans, coordinates and monitors the execution of projects of the team, being responsible for strategy and budget, in close collaboration with the grant & compliance manager programmes.
• Representative of Free Press Unlimited in international coalitions and networks on safety such as ACOS, GFMD and Journalists in Distress Network.
• Responsible for coordination with other departments within Free Press Unlimited to share expertise and best and worst practices.
• Continuously Improving the safety strategy and responsible for international relations & collaborations in the field of emergency support to journalists at risk.
• Maintaining and building a relevant network with organisations, networks and individuals working on journalist safety globally that are important for achieving our objectives.
• Media outreach and external representation on the topic of journalist safety.
• Proposal development and acquisition.