Front Line Defenders is hiring: Digital Protection Coordinator – Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Middle East and North Africa (MENA)
Job Description
Job opening at Front Line Defenders
Front Line Defenders is seeking to recruit a dedicated Digital Protection Coordinator to strengthen its Digital Protection Team’s efforts in supporting human rights defenders (HRDs) and human rights organisations (HROs) at risk across the MENA region.
Job Title: Digital Protection Coordinator – MENA
Location: Remote / Based in the MENA region
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting To: Digital Protection Manager / Head of Digital Protection
Salary Grade: G (€35,882 – €66,040)
Closing Date: 27 February 2026
This vital role involves providing targeted digital security support to HRDs and HROs, helping them safeguard their digital communication and information.
The coordinator will deliver personalized, effective digital protection assistance through in-person and group sessions, requiring deep regional technical knowledge and awareness. The role demands the ability to assess digital security needs, deliver accessible training, and translate complex technical concepts into simple, understandable language.
About Front Line Defenders
Front Line Defenders is an international organisation/charity based in Ireland that works exclusively for the protection of human rights defenders at risk.
Human rights defenders are people who are persecuted because of their peaceful work for the rights of others. Front Line Defenders provides help through protection grants, physical and digital protection training, lobbying, advocacy and campaigning.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct digital protection support tailored to the needs of HRDs and HROs in the MENA region
- Conduct training sessions and capacity-building activities
- Assess digital security risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies
- Maintain expertise in digital security issues relevant to the region
- Support HRDs and HROs in strengthening their digital resilience
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven experience in providing digital security and protection support to HRDs and HROs in the MENA region
- Ability to conduct training and capacity-building in an accessible, understandable manner
- Strong knowledge of digital security tools, threats, and mitigation strategies
- Demonstrable regional technical knowledge and awareness
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts
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How to Apply
Candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter via the ‘Apply Now’ button on the Front Line Defenders recruitment page.
Cover letters should be addressed to: Roberto Soriano, Digital Protection Manager.
Application Deadline: Midnight (Irish time), 27 February 2026
For detailed information, please view the full job description: Job Description PDF
To learn more about Front Line Defenders, visit www.frontlinedefenders.org.
Front Line Defenders is an Equal Opportunities Employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.