The purpose of the role is to lead the development and implementation of impactful digitally-oriented projects at the ARTICLE 19 Senegal West Africa regional office to expand our leadership in the fields of freedom of expression and information.
She/ he will also support ARTICLE 19 Senegal West Africa’s work relating to digital rights, internet governance and the intersection of human rights and technology.
The ideal candidate will bring a substantial understanding of both human rights and technical expertise, and a solid understanding of the various internet governance instruments, fora and discussions.
She/ he will provide expertise to ARTICLE 19 Senegal West Africa on how the internet is structured from a technology perspective and where human rights frameworks apply.
Additionally, the candidate should have a track record in developing and/or strengthening effective collaborations across multiple internal and external stakeholders (including experience of multi-stakeholder processes), a proven ability to work effectively in a fluid and fast paced work environment, and a history of being a strong team player.