International jobs in France

The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into violations and legal action. In all its activities, FIDH integrates a gender-sensitive and anti-colonial approach. Its head office is in Paris and its teams are present in Africa, Latin America, Asia and Europe. FIDH also has delegations at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the European Union in Brussels, the United Nations in Geneva and the African Union in Nairobi.

As a federal movement, FIDH operates on the basis of interaction with its member organisations. It ensures that FIDH merges in-country experience and knowledge with expertise in international law, mechanisms of protection and intergovernmental bodies. This unique combination translates into joint actions between FIDH and its member organisations at national, regional and international levels to remedy human rights violations and consolidate processes of democratisation.

One of FIDH strategic priorities is to fight against the impunity of perpetrators of serious human rights violations, in particular crimes of international law, and restore victims’ rights and support their access to truth, justice and reparations. In close collaboration with its member and partner organisations, FIDH documents and reports these serious human rights violations, advocates for change before relevant decision makers, litigates in support of victims and survivors of these crimes, at national, regional and international levels, facilitates the exchange of experiences and strengthening of expertise and capacity of its members and partners, and pushes for strong, effective and meaningful accountability mechanisms.

FIDH is leading a 4-year consortium programme, funded by the European Union, established to fight impunity for serious human rights violations, called the “Global Initiative Against Impunity For International Crimes and Serious Human Rights Violations: Making Justice Work”. The programme started in December 2023 and is designed to be an integrated and inclusive action that will contribute to comprehensive justice and accountability for serious human rights violations, with global geographical scope, and 28 priority countries where consortium members will join forces to maximise effectiveness and impact by leveraging their individual strengths. The action is being implemented by a consortium of eight civil society organisations with vast networks of local members and partners in the Global South: International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH, lead), Civil Rights Defenders (CRD), the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), Impunity Watch (IW), Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA), Redress, TRIAL International and the Women’s Initiatives for Gender Justice (WIGJ). The Secretariat of the CICC (hosted by WIGJ since 2021) will also play a significant role in the action.

The Coordination Unit of the consortium is hosted by FIDH International Secretariat and consists of a small coordination team, enshrined within the International Justice Desk and the Administration and Finance department, dedicated to ensuring the effective and impactful implementation of the programme, in compliance with FIDH and donor regulations and requirements, and composed of three staff members: a Programme Coordinator; a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) Officer; and a Finance Officer. The main functions of the team are: Technical coordination among consortium members in such a way that all consortium members feel engaged and informed; Monitoring, reporting, learning & evaluation; Financial oversight and ensuring compliance with legal and contractual obligations (including quality control mechanisms via the audits); Communication and visibility.

We are recruiting : A PROGRAMME COORDINATOR OF THE PROGRAMME : “GLOBAL INITIATIVE AGAINST IMPUNITY FOR INTERNATIONAL CRIMES AND SERIOUS HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS: MAKING JUSTICE WORK” – full-time fixed contract (18 months).

The Programme Coordinator works under the supervision and management of Head FIDH’s International Justice Desk (IJD), and the responsibility of FIDH’s Deputy Director of Operations and Programmes. The Programme Coordinator works closely with the Finance Officer dedicated to the programme.

• Update consortium agreement and related MoUs with the partners of this programme;
• Ensure effective coordination and implementation of the programme (including through action plans), and compliance of all consortium members with EC rules and regulations;
• Monitor the progress of cross-cutting components and the implementation of strategies of the programme;
• Ensure coherence of the consolidated narrative and financial reporting of the consortium, in close collaboration with the MEAL officer and the concerned departments of FIDH;
• Make recommendations, with the Steering Committee’s approval, to consortium members for changes to the programme, and consortium procedures, systems and processes;
• Support the Steering Committee and the lead in possible new application processes for the continuation of the programme;
• Make proposals to the Steering Committee to maximise the added value and impact of the coordinated and joint action of the consortium.

• Provide secretariat support to the Steering Committee for its regular meetings;
• Prepare, facilitate as well as follow-up governance bodies meetings (Steering Committee, Advisory Committee, Scientific committee) and enable an effective cooperation culture across partners;
• Facilitate strategic coordination and reflection among members, along the thematic and country priorities, and in relation to FSTPs.

• Communicate, alongside FIDH relevant colleagues, about the programmes activities to the EU Commission in particular through coordination meetings with the DG International Partnerships (INTPA), reporting back on the outcomes;
• Develop and maintain relationships with key actors (INTPA, relevant EU entities and institutions, and other relevant stakeholders), in close coordination with FIDH relevant colleagues.

• In coordination with the communication task force of the consortium, design and update the communication strategy and annual communication plans of the consortium, and ensure their implementation and potentially needed adjustments;
• Ensure the production of institutional and joint communication material (including for social media) and publications of the consortium, and ensure their appropriate dissemination, in collaboration with the communication task force;
• Participate in and/or organise relevant events to ensure the visibility of the programme.

• Supervise potential consultants supporting the programme;
• Organise regular coordination unit team meetings, participate in IJD team meetings and FIDH Department of Programme and Operations collective activities

• At least 7 years of solid experience in the human rights, international relations or international criminal law field comprising NGOs and institutional work. At least 3 years of professional experience in a similar position.
• Postgraduate diploma or advanced training in international law, international relations, political sciences, or international cooperation and development, or a similar degree.
• Very good knowledge of the challenges linked to the fight against impunity for serious human rights violations and international crimes, and of formal and informal transitional justice processes.
• Genuine interest in and knowledge of human rights and justice for victims of serious human rights violations, and trauma-informed, victim-centred and gender-responsive approaches.
• Considerable experience of successfully coordinating and supporting the implementation of complex projects relating to human rights and justice, (multi-annual, multi-countries and multi-partners), including in monitoring and evaluating multi-annual programmes and working on strategic plans.
• Previous experience coordinating and supporting a consortium and steering committee of experienced NGOs as project coordinator.
• Experience in working on projects funded by major international donors, with strong preference for previous experience with the EU.
• Demonstrable ability to interact with NGOs, government officials and intergovernmental organisations from around the world with tact, diplomacy and cultural sensitivity; and strong interpersonal skills and aptitude for cross-cultural communication.
• Very good drafting skills, and proven experience in writing and editing of written materials for a variety of audiences, including for external communication purposes.
• Fluency in written and spoken English (level C1/C2) and proficiency in French.
• Ability to work efficiently under time pressure, skilled at prioritizing and completing multiple tasks with autonomy and team spirit.

You are in total agreement with the values of the FIDH International Secretariat (professionalism, respect, commitment, equality, integrity, participation, boldness), as well as with FIDH’s commitment to the defence of the human rights of everyone, everywhere in the world as set out in its statutes and in its publications, which can be accessed from its website: www.fidh.org

FIDH seeks diversity and is committed to equality by not discriminating in its hiring practices on the basis of origins, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status or any other situation protected by French and international human rights law.

For people with disabilities, we ask you to indicate in your cover letter any adaptations that would be useful to enable you to participate in the recruitment process in an optimal way.

• 18-month full-time fixed-term contract (French labour law) – 39 hours/week
• Position preferably based at FIDH’s office in Paris (11th arrondissement). FIDH recognises the importance of flexible working arrangements in supporting work–life balance and offers the possibility of remote work, the terms of which will be agreed with your line manager. Please note that a laptop and basic accessories are provided to all employees upon hiring.
• While most of the work is preferably carried out from Paris, you must be willing to undertake occasional international travel.
• Salary: €41,000 gross per year, paid over 13 months
• Fully employer-funded individual health insurance and meal vouchers with a face value of €9
• Sustainable mobility allowance for commuting between home and work
• Leave and RTT: 25 days of paid leave per year worked and 24 RTT days per year

Do you match the profile we are looking for?

Send your CV and a cover letter (in English or French) describing why you are interested in FIDH and the programme, and summarizing your suitability for the position, including three references, to recrutement@fidh.org indicating the reference “ PROG_COORDINATOR_0126 « in the subject line of the email by 15 February 2026 at the latest for the attention of Delphine CARLENS.
Interviews will take place as applications are received.

Only those candidates whose applications are pre-selected will be contacted.

In compliance with the regulations on financial sanctions adopted by the United Nations, the European Union and France against CSOs/NGOs, the person selected for the position will be screened against the Single Asset Freeze List.

URL: https://www.fidh.org/en/com/recruitment/a-programme-coordinator-of-the-programme-global-initiative-against