Working in the field of human rights is a challenging but rewarding career choice. With ARTICLE 19 you will find an international community of activists, legal specialists, and subject experts working together to protect the basic freedoms of many communities throughout the world.
You can find out more about where we work and what we do, by following the links above. In addition to a sector-competitive salary, we promote a flexible culture befitting a digitally enabled, multi-cultural workforce located in over ten cities around the world. We work hard, placing emphasis on delivery and accountability, while balancing all of this with a range of policies geared to health and well-being, including generous leave allowances and remote-working arrangements.
Head of Global Digital Programme
Full time, based in London or New York, Washington DC or California.
London, United Kingdom, £61,069 – £63,588 gross per annum (depending on skills and experience) + Benefits. ARTICLE 19 is a flexible employer and encourages a hybrid working environment. The frequency of time in attending the office and working from home is to be agreed with the successful candidate.
New York, Washington DC, or California, United States, $97,344 – $110,000 gross per annum, (depending on skills and experience) + Benefits. ARTICLE 19 is a flexible employer and this is a home based role.
About Article 19
For over 35 years, ARTICLE 19 has worked for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.
Together with our partners, we:
- THINK: We develop cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change worldwide.
- DO: We lead work on the frontlines of expression through our 9 regional hubs across the globe.
- PROPEL: We propel change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement.
When you work with ARTICLE 19, you’re not just joining an organisation – you’re joining a movement for a freer, fairer world.
Find out more about what we do
Team Digital and what you’ll be working on
You will join a team of kind and professional colleagues with a grit and growth mind-set united with the mission to break power structures in technology, where collaboration is a key value that underpins how we operate.
Team Digital have very ambitious plans for 2024-2025, we will:
- Drive human rights considerations in the design, development, standardisation, and deployment of Internet infrastructure technologies
- Intervene in key policy windows in global, regional, and national levels
- Communicate why and how Internet infrastructure facilitates or impedes human rights online
This is a snapshot of the exciting plans that we’d like you to be part of.
What you will be doing day to day
You will operate as both a manager to support a team to deliver a ground breaking program, and a point person to drive the organisation’s focus on human rights and technology. You will also:
- Provide programmatic and general support to a motivated and remote team
- Strengthen general operations and sustainability for the team
- Facilitate and develop programmatic strategy for both the team and the wider organisation, including regional offices.
What you will bring to the role
- Strong people-management skills
- Operate in a fast-paced, global and changing human rights and technology landscape
- Strong knowledge and communication skills about highly complex and technical issues
- A strong solution focus, ability to quickly identify problems and drive appropriate solutions
How to apply
If you have grit and determination, want to take on a challenge, are interested in technical infrastructure and its impact, with a strong passion for social justice, refer to the JD and submit your application by:
Application Deadline: 24th April 2024
We appreciate that no candidate will meet every requirement of the role, if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you! If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact [email protected].
Our Reward Package
- Salaries are determined by our salary scale.
- We offer comprehensive benefits including a range of well-being plans; generous paid leave and public holidays; family friendly policies; generous sickness and absence leave.
Our Culture
ARTICLE 19 is a people centred and flexible employer, we are a friendly and passionate global organisation who live and breathe the same mission and values. We strive to be agile and work collaboratively and are committed to DEI and staff wellbeing.
Our commitment as an equal opportunities employer
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate individuality and encourage you to join us and be your authentic self at work with the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy, and creativity within your role.
Full time, Fixed Term Contract ( 6 Months). London/Hybrid working. £46,436 gross per annum + Benefits
About Article 19
For over 35 years, ARTICLE 19 has worked for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.
Together with our partners, we:
- THINK: We develop cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change worldwide.
- DO: We lead work on the frontlines of expression through our 9 regional hubs across the globe.
- PROPEL: We propel change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement.
When you work with ARTICLE 19, you’re not just joining an organisation – you’re joining a movement for a freer, fairer world.
Find out more about what we do
The People and Culture Team and what you’ll be working on
You will join a team of professional colleagues with a learning and progressive mind-set where collaboration, diversity and transparency are some of the key values that represent the team and underpin how we operate.
The People & Culture team (P&C) have very ambitious plans for 2024, we will:
- Create meaningful wellbeing initiatives
- Champion and embed DEI in every aspect of the employee life cycle
- Crystallise and implement our global reward offering and global policy review
This is a snapshot of the exciting plans that we’d like you to be part of.
What you will be doing day to day
You will operate as a true business partner connecting with staff across our regions and cultures. You will also:
- Coach and support staff and managers in HR policy and practice
- Develop people plans with regional leaders in all aspects of the employee life cycle and meet changing business needs.
- Own and drive the people projects across the regions and deliver HR initiatives including reward, engagement and DEI
What you will bring to the role
- Strong relationship building skills
- Operate in a fast-paced, global and changing business environment
- Strong experience of partnering with leaders
- A strong solutions focus, ability to quickly identify problems and drive appropriate solutions
Experience of US HR is a strong advantage but not essential.
How to apply
If you have a passion for DEI, want to apply your proven experience of ER, change processes, wellbeing and want to learn more about how you will contribute to a world where people can freely express their voice and to support colleagues in this journey, refer to the JD and submit your application by:
Application Deadline: 6th May 2024. Please note that we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the stated closing deadline.
We appreciate that no candidate will meet every requirement of the role, if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact [email protected].
Our Reward Package
- Salaries are determined by our salary scale.
- We offer comprehensive benefits including a range of well-being plans; generous paid leave and public holidays; family friendly policies; generous sickness and absence leave.
Our Culture
Article 19 is a people centred and flexible employer, we are a friendly and passionate global organisation who live and breathe the same mission and values. We strive to be agile and work collaboratively and are committed to DEI and staff wellbeing.
Our commitment as an equal opportunities employer
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate individuality and encourage you to join us and be your authentic self at work with the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy, and creativity within your role.
Would you like to play a leading role in the global movement for freedom of expression?
Are you ready for the challenge of leading ARTICLE 19’s work through our new Europe office in Amsterdam?
We are looking for an exceptional advocate and inspiring leader who cares deeply about turning the tide for people’s right to freedom of expression in Europe and Central Asia, and knows how we can do so.
We know the statistics are deeply concerning, so there is a lot to do. You will work with a young and dynamic team in Amsterdam, but part of a global team working through eight regional hubs around the world. You will lead our Europe office in Amsterdam to its next steps of development.
If you are passionate about human rights, and the importance of protecting and enhancing rights to expression; if you are experienced in European advocacy and civil society activism in Europe and Central Asia, we want to hear from you.
To learn more about this rare opportunity please click the link below.
Closing deadline: 24th April 2024
1st round of interviews: Tuesday, 7th May 2024 – Friday, 10th May 2024
Full time, based in London or New York, Washington DC or California
London, United Kingdom: £46,436 (Programme Officer) gross per annum / £50,371 (Senior Programme Officer) gross per annum (seniority and salary determined on the basis of a combination of factors, including skills, experience, and location).
New York, Washington DC, or California, United States: USD 59,488 – 63,814 (Programme Officer) gross per annum / USD 61,620 – 73,386 (Senior Programme Officer) gross per annum. (seniority and salary determined on the basis of a combination of factors, including skills, experience, and location).
About Article 19
For over 35 years, ARTICLE 19 has worked for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination.
Together with our partners, we:
- THINK: We develop cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change worldwide.
- DO: We lead work on the frontlines of expression through our 9 regional hubs across the globe.
- PROPEL: We propel change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement.
When you work with ARTICLE 19, you’re not just joining an organisation – you’re joining a movement for a freer, fairer world.
Find out more about what we do
Team Digital and what you’ll be working on
You will join a team of kind and professional colleagues with a grit and growth mind-set united with the mission to break power structures in technology, where collaboration is a key value that underpins how we operate.
Team Digital have very ambitious plans for 2024-2025, we will:
- Drive human rights considerations in the design, development, standardisation, and deployment of Internet infrastructure technologies
- Intervene in key policy windows in global, regional, and national levels
- Communicate why and how Internet infrastructure facilitates or impedes human rights online
This is a snapshot of the exciting plans that we’d like you to be part of.
What you will be doing day to day
You will operate in a team to deliver a groundbreaking program, and a point person to drive the organisation’s focus on data-intensive technologies and human rights. You will participate in standards bodies, craft research papers and briefs, and represent ARTICLE 19 at panels and conferences. You will also support the work of the wider organisation – including regional offices, the Law and Policy Programme, and UN Advocacy program – with research and inputs on data-intensive technologies.
What you will bring to the role
- Strong research and advocacy skills, and diplomatically push for human rights considerations at standards bodies
- Operate in a fast-paced, global and changing human rights and technology landscape
- Strong knowledge and communication skills about highly complex and technical issues
How to apply
If you have grit and determination, want to take on a challenge, are interested in technical infrastructure and its impact, with a strong passion for social justice, refer to the JD and submit your application by:
Application Deadline: 26 April 2024
We appreciate that no candidate will meet every requirement of the role, if your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified, and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. If you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements for the recruitment process or the role, please contact [email protected].
To learn more about this rare opportunity please click the link below.