Programme Lead

The Programme Lead will oversee FPU’s Safety of Journalists team in Amsterdam, guiding strategy, partnerships, and emergency response initiatives to create a safer environment for journalists worldwide. The Programme Lead will manage a team of staff and consultants, represent FPU in international coalitions, and drive innovation in protection strategies for journalists working under threat.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and supervise the Safety of Journalists team (5 staff and 2 consultants), ensuring a safe and supportive work environment.
• Oversee programme strategy, project implementation, and budgets in collaboration with the grant & compliance team.
• Represent FPU in international coalitions and networks such as ACOS, GFMD, and the Journalists in Distress Network.
• Coordinate with other FPU departments to share expertise and improve practices.
• Continuously strengthen safety strategies and foster international collaborations for emergency support.
• Build and maintain networks with organisations and stakeholders working on journalist safety worldwide.
• Represent FPU publicly through media outreach and external engagement on journalist protection.
• Lead proposal development and fundraising to support and expand the programme.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. Journalism, Conflict Studies, International Law, International Development Studies).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience managing teams in international contexts, preferably in fragile or repressive environments.
• Strong people management skills, with cultural sensitivity and a collaborative spirit.
• Proven ability to set priorities, manage multiple projects, and drive results.
• Experience in fundraising and programme acquisition.
• Excellent written and spoken English; additional languages (Spanish, French, or Arabic) are an asset.
• Strong empathy, integrity, and accountability, with a deep commitment to press freedom and journalist safety.
  Offer

Deadline: 12 September 2025

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