Co-Lead: Program Manager, Digital Defenders Partnership
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Hivos
Remote (local)- Location: Netherlands, Kenya, Costa Rica, Lebanon , Indonesia
- Career category:Programme/ Project design & management
- Job type:Job
- Humanitarian or Development:Development
- Experience level:5-10 years
- Organisation type:Civil Society
- Remote option:Remote (local)
- Right to work requirements:Anyone can apply
- Salary: Not Disclosed
- Work schedule:Full-time
- Length of contract:Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline:12/05/2024
- Location:Netherlands, Kenya, Costa Rica, Lebanon , Indonesia
DDP is looking for a Co-Lead: Program Manager who will take responsibility for implementation and the (financial) sustainability of the program. The Hivos Digital Defenders Partnership (DDP) program, was launched in 2012 by the Freedom Online Coalition, an international program that contributes to strengthening the resilience of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) by increasing their digital security through a holistic and sustainable approach.
Responsibilities Co-Lead: Program Manager DDP.
Leveraging DDPs track-record, the DDP Program Manager, ensures that the DDP project continues to be cutting edge and a recognized frontrunner in its domain. You take the lead in the implementation of the new DDP strategy. Building on the present foundations, you take responsibility for programming and the (financial) sustainability of DDP’s future.
Furthermore you:
Responsibilities Co-Lead: Program Manager DDP.
Leveraging DDPs track-record, the DDP Program Manager, ensures that the DDP project continues to be cutting edge and a recognized frontrunner in its domain. You take the lead in the implementation of the new DDP strategy. Building on the present foundations, you take responsibility for programming and the (financial) sustainability of DDP’s future.
Furthermore you:
- Embrace and uphold the principles of co-leadership, including shared power, influence, and decision-making.
- Provide overall leadership based on principles of equity, inclusivity, diversity, collective care, collaboration, and accountability.
- Build and maintain – as their line manager – a cohesive and successful project team by mentoring, coaching, and fostering professional growth among team members.
- Co-create a safe working environment for all staff.
- Execute and operationalize the strategic vision for DDP in alignment with the organization’s mission to support Human Rights defenders under threat.
- Act as a representative and advocate for DDP within the broader digital rights community, attending conferences, events, and engaging with stakeholders.
- Foster and maintain constructive partnerships with funders, external project managers, allied organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance the impact of DDP’s work.
- Fundraising and Resource Mobilization: Lead efforts to secure funding and resources necessary to sustain DDP’s operations and support digital activists effectively.
- Take responsibility for the sustainability of the project for the future.
- Proactively promote Hivos – DDP synergy on content, networks and outreach.
- The Program Manager reports to the Hivos Hub Global Director.
Profile
- Level of professional and analytical ability: A holder of a Bachelor or Master with an emphasis on (digital) activism, human rights, civil society or related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in programmatic leadership and project management.
- An ability to translate relevant external trends into DDP approach and positioning.
- Strong, convincing and engaging communication ability.
- An ability to engage and empathize with DDP’s communities and stakeholders that instills trust and collaboration.
- Experience in intercultural line- and team management, in such a way that values of diversity, equality and inclusion are respected.
- Prior experience in working in a decentralized, project based (I)NGO environment.
- Experience in business development targeting bilateral funders and foundations.
- A willingness to work in a diverse, and feminist team, to assert your needs, respect those of your colleagues, and contribute to an empowering and joyful working environment.
- Proficiency in English in both written and verbal skills; good command of oral and written Spanish and/or French is a plus.
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