About the Role
Avocats Sans Frontières France (Lawyers Without Borders France or ASF France) is seeking a motivated and experienced Project Assistant to join our team in Abuja for the "Enhancing eXpression and Protection of Rights in the Evolving Digital Space Project" (EXPRESS Project), supported by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Nigeria. Operating in Nigeria for two decades, ASF France advances international human rights standards, digital rights, press freedom, and the rule of law. The EXPRESS project aims to promote a safer, more rights-respecting digital environment through the fair implementation of the Cybercrimes Act. Under the supervision of the Project Manager and Head of Office, you will provide vital administrative, operational, and coordination support to ensure the successful delivery of project objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Provide day-to-day administrative and logistical support for project implementation, including organizing workshops, webinars, training sessions, and stakeholder meetings.
- Maintain project management tools, activity calendars, and work plans to track deliverables, deadlines, and project milestones effectively.
- Support the preparation of accurate activity reports, donor reports, briefing notes, and maintain well-organized project documentation and databases.
- Assist the finance officer with tracking project-related budgets, expenses, invoices, and procurement processes in compliance with organizational standards.
- Contribute to visibility and communication efforts by drafting social media content, press materials, and newsletters to highlight project impacts.
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in project management, international relations, law, communications, social sciences, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in project management and coordination within an NGO, civil society organization, or human rights institution.
- Demonstrated experience in organizing multi-stakeholder events, monitoring project indicators, and compiling comprehensive reports.
- Strong proficiency in IT tools, standard Microsoft Office applications, and digital communication platforms.
- Excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills with a solid understanding of digital rights, civic space, and human rights issues.
- Competitive gross monthly salary between 1,050 and 1,200 EUROS based on skills and experience.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Generous leave policy providing 2 days off per month.
- Opportunity to work collaboratively within a diverse Franco-Nigerian team on impactful human rights initiatives.