Frontline Defenders is hiring for a Digital Protection Coordinator (MENA) and a Digital Protection Editor

Digital Protection Coordinator – Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

• Location: Remote/Based in the MENA region
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Reporting to: Digital Protection Manager / Head of Digital Protection
• Salary: Grade G (€35,882 – €66,040)

Front Line Defenders is recruiting a Digital Protection Coordinator to support the Digital Protection Team’s response to human rights defenders (HRDs) and human rights organisations (HROs) at risk in the MENA region. The purpose of the Digital Protection team is to directly assist HRDs & HROs in improving protection of their digital communication and information storage.

To Apply

• To apply, candidates need to submit a copy of their application – CV and cover letter – via the ‘Apply Now’ button;
• Cover letters should be addressed to Roberto Soriano, Digital Protection Manager;
• Closing date; midnight (local Irish time) on February 27, 2026 as per FLD vacancies page: https://www.frontlinedefenders.org/en/recruitment-volunteering

Digital Protection Editor (Contract-for-Services)

Front Line Defenders is inviting applications for a fixed term project Digital Protection Editor. This role will review, update and further develop the digital protection guide ‘Security in-a-Box’ (https://securityinabox.org). This guide for last 20 years is supporting human rights defenders in managing their risks associated with the protection of digital information, communications and devices.

Remuneration

• Up to €27,000 per annum based on estimate of working around 60 hours per month (about 15 hours per week) on €37 per hour fee.
• Payment is made monthly upon receipt of reports and an invoice for services rendered.
• This is a consultant / contractor type role, with a remit to undertake work relating to the specific project ‘Security-in-a-box’ for a fixed term period of 12 months. We hope to be able to extend contract for the following year

Requirements:

Interested applicants must have:

• Good, practical and current knowledge of digital information security and information and communication technology across a variety of risk situations, strategies, tools and operating systems;
• Excellent communication skills in English; clear, concise writing and editing skills and experience;
• Experience of undertaking technical research;
• Capacity to work on own initiative and in cooperation with a multicultural team, being flexible and cooperative.