Project Assistant @International Institute of Humanitarian Law

Location: remote/home-based with reliable internet connection

Contractual modality: 6 months consultancy contract, renewable

Remuneration: EUR 1100 – 1500

Deadline for applications: 25 June 2026 12:00 CEST

Background of the Institute

The International Institute of Humanitarian Law is an independent, non-profit, humanitarian association founded in 1970 in Sanremo, Italy. The Institute organizes training courses in the fields of international humanitarian law, human rights, refugee law, and related issues. It promotes dialogue by organizing international conferences, meetings, and seminars of high-level government officials, scholars, and practitioners.

The mission of the Department of International Refugee Law and Migration Law is to enhance the knowledge and skills of government officials, international organizations, civil society representatives, and academics involved in working with individuals in need of protection, including refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), stateless individuals, and migrants. Through its capacity-building initiatives and the exchange of experiences, the Department advocates for preserving human rights, thus complementing and augmenting the efforts of various stakeholders in the protection field.

The Institute enjoys a consultative status at ECOSOC, a participatory status at the Council of Europe, and observer status at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) ExCom, and with the International Organization for Migration.

Purpose of the role

By closely working with Course Coordinators, the Project Assistant (Learning Assistant) will provide overall support in planning, organizing, and carrying out courses and initiatives implemented by the Department. The Project Assistant is responsible for collecting data/research, graphic design, preparing PowerPoint presentations, setting up and updating the Online Learning Platform, and providing technical and administrative support during course and initiative implementation.

Primary duties and Responsibilities

• Supports course and initiatives’ planning, organization, implementation, and follow-up activities.
• Contributes to developing, updating, and managing the Online Learning Platform.
• Instructs facilitators and participants on the online learning tools used for the online courses, such as Zoom for Education, Mentimeter, and Moodle.
• Contributes to the research, design, and preparation of didactic and interactive modules.
• Supports the Course Coordinators in the design of new courses and updates materials and teaching methodologies for existing ones.
• Conducts research and prepares reports, graphic materials/infographics on the current situation and statistics related to refugees, internally displaced persons, stateless people, and migrants worldwide.
• Supports in design using PowerPoint, Canva, and other presentation tools.
• Takes care of correspondence with participants before, during, and after the course.
• Supports in translations needed (e.g., correspondence with participants, course content, broadcasts).
• Updates databases for reporting after the end of the Course.
• Conducts any other task relevant to the Department’s program as assigned by the coordinators.

Qualifications and experience

Required

• University degree in social sciences focusing on Educational Science, Training for Adults, Digital Learning/Digital Communication, Graphic Design, and/or Instructional Design.
• Fluency in English and a second language that can be Spanish, French or Arabic (both verbal and written).
• Experience in organizing online courses and in-person events.
• Knowledge of online learning tools and digital communications platforms, including Canva, Moodle, Zoom for Education, and Articulate 360.
• Strong skills and experience in graphic design.
• Strong organization and communication (written and oral) skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is a must.
• Ability to set schedules, meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and work as part of a team in an international environment.

Desirable

• Experience in digital content creation, including photography, videography, graphic design, and editing.
• Working knowledge of other UN languages.
• Experience in instructional design of learning programs and teaching methodologies for adults.
• Background or lived experience of forced displacement or statelessness.
• Knowledge in international relations or international law, especially in the fields of protection.
• Motivation and passion for working in an organization supporting the protection of refugees, internally displaced people, stateless persons, and migrants.
• Experience working directly with people needing protection and groups with specific needs.

How to apply and selection process

• Please submit your CV and the motivation letter through: https://iihl.peopleforce.io/careers.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews and other relevant assessments.
• The Institute may choose to begin the interview process before the application deadline should suitable candidates be identified.

The Institute is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, irrespective of gender, nationality, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, or other status. Applications of persons with displacement backgrounds are particularly welcome.