Legal / Human Rights Expert

NTU International A / S; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading consultancy is seeking a Legal / Human Rights Expert for a 48-month project starting January 2026. The role involves enhancing democratisation and governance, improving electoral processes, and informing European institutions regarding elections. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, along with expertise in electoral assistance and human rights.

Qualifications

• Master's in law or 5+ years experience in a related field.
• 10+ years experience in electoral assistance or human rights.
• Familiarity with election management bodies.

Responsabilités

• Strengthen democratisation and governance.
• Contribute to improving electoral processes.
• Inform European institutions about elections.

Connaissances

Human rights expertise

Knowledge of electoral processes

Legal framework understanding

Formation

Master's in law, political science, or international relations

Description du poste

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.

Objectives

• 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

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

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.