Programme Coordinator – EU Law

Project Coordination

• Ensure high quality project implementation, driving towards impact per agreed objectives, workplans and budget
• Foster effective communication and collaboration among project partners, key stakeholders and DRI
• Ensure full compliance with donors’ contractual obligations and internal DRI policies and procedures (including on contracting, procurement and finance)
• Organise events and coordinate the recruitment and contract management of international experts
• Implement robust monitoring, evaluation and learning framework for the project/s
• Support effective outreach and communications in close coordination with the DRI communications team
• Give media interviews and represent DRI in relevant fora, as agreed with Europe Manager
• Liaise with donor and ensure quality reporting
• Develop new fundraising proposals and budgets

Content Support 

• Provide training and advice to partners on the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, and other key EU democracy and human rights instruments
• Monitor legal and political developments related to the rule of law in select EU and candidate countries, suggesting thematic areas for deeper research and reporting
• Conceptualise and draft various analytical outputs, particularly for non-specialist audiences (explainers, fact sheets, infographics, short videos, etc.)

Other

• Keep supervisor and colleagues abreast of any relevant developments that may significantly affect implementation
• Feed relevant information into organisation-wide processes
• Support the Research Coordinator and Europe Manager with the broader work of the programme team as required

• Advanced law degree, ideally in human rights law, EU law or similar
• At least 5 years work experience, including progressively complex project management
• At least 3 years of legal experience through research or practice
• Prior experience of dealing with EU Charter of Fundamental Rights
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with ability to communicate complex legal matters to a non-specialist, non-academic audience
• A proactive approach to tasks, flexible, organized, and self-sufficient
• Ability to work in an international multi-cultural setting
• Creative thinking, innovation, and willingness to experiment with new approaches and solutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of gender equality, diversity and inclusion, and the ability to mainstream these in project activities and result areas
• Full professional fluency in English, and at least one other regional language

Preferred

• Prior experience and interest in working on rule of law/ democracy topics
• Practical experience in strategic litigation
• Thesis topic on EU Charter of Fundamental Rights or EU accession process
• Social media presence or interest in having one
• Prior experience of writing for a non-academic audience
• Some experience in delivering participatory training/ teaching
• Qualitative analysis skills and knowledge of relevant tools, such as statistical computing software, databases etc.
• Knowledge of Hungarian, Romanian, French, Spanish, or Ukrainian