Opportunity Details

The client (PI) is seeking a visionary and values-driven Executive Director to lead the organization through a critical phase guided by their ambitious Global Strategy. The incoming Executive Director will be responsible for guiding a diverse and highly motivated senior management team, ensuring financial sustainability, efficient governance, and impactful advocacy. The ideal candidate will thrive in uncertainty and complexity, possess cultural sensitivity, problem-solving skills, and a deep alignment with human rights issues.

The client (PI) is an international non-profit association dedicated to empowering Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) and their collectives to create enabling environments for the right to defend human rights. They provide long-term accompaniment and support to HRDs at risk, aiming to ensure their safety, hold duty bearers accountable, and garner support from key stakeholders. The organization's vision is a world where fundamental human rights and freedoms are universally recognized and respected, and their mission is to support HRDs through comprehensive protection programs.

The Executive Director will play a crucial role in amplifying the agency of HRDs, strengthening collective protection mechanisms, challenging stigmatization and criminalization, and driving policy change. The ideal candidate will be strategic, compassionate, and unafraid to lead with conviction, believing in collective leadership and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who enjoys inclusive teamwork, is resilient and adaptable, and is dedicated to protecting human rights defenders and advocating for transformative change.