Legal/Human Rights Expert

NTU International A/S; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international organization based in Helsinki is seeking a Legal/Human Rights Expert to enhance democratic processes and governance in an EU project. Candidates must possess a Master's degree or relevant experience with extensive knowledge in electoral systems. The role focuses on observing elections, assisting in legal frameworks, and strengthening public confidence in electoral processes.

Qualifications

• Master's in law/political science/international relations or 5+ years experience in lieu.
• 10+ years in elections/electoral assistance, human rights, or rule of law.
• Experience in election observation and understanding election management bodies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise for electoral processes and legal frameworks.
• Strengthen democratisation and good governance.
• Contribute to reducing electoral fraud.

Skills

Master's in law/political science/international relations

10+ years in electoral assistance

5+ years in human rights, democratisation

knowledge of electoral standards

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

NTU International A/S is leading a consortium for the proposal preparation of the EU funded project called: EOM 2026 and is currently seeking qualified professionals to join the project team.

The overall objective of this assignment is to:

• strengthen democratisation, good governance and conflict prevention;
• contribute to reducing inter alia the possibility of fraud, manipulation, intimidation which could undermine the electoral processes;
• improve the legal framework and conduct of future elections, as well as public confidence in the institutions;
• inform the European institutions on the conduct of elections in selected third countries.

Duration: The intended start date is 1 January 2026 and the period of implementation of the contract will be 48 months from this date.

Key Expert: Legal/Human Rights Expert (Host Country)

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master's in law/political science/international relations or 5+ years experience in lieu.

General experience:

• Cat. I: 10+ years / Cat. II: 5+ years in:

• Elections/electoral assistance
• Human rights, democratisation
• Rule of law/civil society

Specific experience:

• Election observation/assessment.
• Electoral systems/administration/standards.
• Familiarity with national election frameworks.
• Understanding of election management bodies.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or sent to [e-mail]. Due to the large number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.