The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is a worldwide organization of judges and lawyers united in affirming international law and rule of law principles that advance human rights. Its strategic goals for 2021-2025 are: (1) to develop, defend, and strengthen international institutions, instruments, and standards on rule of law and human rights; (2) to improve domestic implementation of, and compliance with, international law and standards; (3) to bolster the effectiveness and independence of judges and lawyers; and (4) to improve access to justice for all and accountability. With its Headquarters based in Geneva, Switzerland, ICJ has a presence in Africa, Latin America, Asia & the Pacific, Europe & Central Asia, and the Middle East.

The International Commission of Jurists invites individual consultants or organisations to submit an expression of interest for a potential safety and security consultancy assignment, intended to take place during October and November. The objective of this consultancy is to enhance the ICJ’s overall digital security practices and support a MENA programme level safety and risk management review and training.

You are encouraged to apply if you/your organisation has:

• Demonstrable experience providing safety and risk management advice to NGOs as consultant or staff member;
• Expertise in digital security practices and online safety
• Demonstrable experience of designing and facilitating interactive training;
• Experience in MENA region
• Experience working with human rights defenders