Digital Rights Coordinator

The African Internet Rights Alliance (AIRA) is inviting applications for a Coordinator to support its collective work in advancing digital rights and internet freedom across Africa. The Coordinator will work closely with AIRA's Coordinating Organisation, oversight group and member organisations, combining relationship management, programme delivery, policy engagement, communications and operational coordination.

Key Responsibilities
• Member Engagement and Alliance Governance: Maintain regular engagement with member focal points. Coordinate member and oversight meetings, including agendas, minutes and follow-up. Facilitate consultation and consensus-building across member organisations.
• Strategy and Programme Coordination: Translate agreed priorities into workplans, activity schedules and deliverables. Track implementation and identify delays or capacity gaps.
• Policy and Advocacy: Monitor relevant digital policy developments across Africa. Coordinate joint statements, policy submissions, briefing materials and advocacy campaigns. Support engagement with policymakers, regional bodies, human rights mechanisms and technology companies.
• Research and Communications: Coordinate collaborative research and peer-learning activities. Organise AIRA Talks, research launches and workshops. Produce website updates, newsletters, social media content and event communications.
• Partnerships and Reporting: Identify relevant partners and funding opportunities. Support donor engagement, proposals and reporting. Track activities, expenditure and programme outcomes.
VacancyGap tips:
• You need at least five years of relevant experience in digital rights, human rights, public policy, civil society coordination or related work.
• Experience coordinating networks, coalitions or multi-organisation initiatives is required.
• You must have a sound understanding of digital rights and internet governance in African contexts.
• Strong writing, editing and analytical skills in English are essential.
• You need experience managing workplans, events and reporting deadlines, along with diplomacy, cultural awareness and strong relationship-management skills.
• A relevant qualification in law, public policy, human rights, communications, social sciences or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, is required.
• The position is a full-time remote consultancy with an anticipated start date of January 2027.

Qualifications

• At least five years of relevant experience in digital rights, human rights, public policy, civil society coordination or related work
• Experience coordinating networks, coalitions or multi-organisation initiatives
• Sound understanding of digital rights and internet governance in African contexts
• Strong writing, editing and analytical skills in English
• Experience managing workplans, events and reporting deadlines
• Diplomacy, cultural awareness and strong relationship-management skills
• Relevant qualification in law, public policy, human rights, communications, social sciences or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Desirable Experience: Engagement with African regional institutions or international internet governance processes, Research coordination, grant reporting, proposal development or resource mobilisation, Experience managing newsletters, websites, social media or online events, Working proficiency in French or another language relevant to AIRA's work

How to apply

• Interested candidates must complete the official online application form using the link provided.
• Application Deadline: 24 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. East Africa Time (UTC+3)
• Interviews are expected between 7 and 18 December 2026.
• For enquiries or accessibility support, contact: [email protected] or [email protected]