Project Manager – Paris Office
The Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) is an NGO based in France, Senegal, and South Africa, that seeks to defend whistleblowers, as well as strategically litigate and advocate on their behalf, where their disclosures speak to the public interest of African citizens.
The Role:
PPLAAF is seeking a Project Manager. Full-time position (CDI), based in Paris, for immediate start.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist whistleblowers:
- Receive and track requests from whistleblowers seeking support from the organization.
- Participate in preliminary investigations to assess the credibility of whistleblowers.
- Coordinate and monitor the support (media, legal, administrative, and financial) provided to whistleblowers by the organization.
- Maintain communication with whistleblowers supported by the organization.
- Support the investigative work conducted by the organization and its partners, as needed, regarding the information provided by whistleblowers supported by the organization.
- Organize awareness and outreach events on whistleblower protection.
- Participate in the organization of media campaigns and advocacy efforts related to investigations conducted by the organization and its partners, aimed at enhancing whistleblower protection and maximizing the impact of their disclosures.
- Participate in the administrative and financial management of the organization, including the preparation of grant applications and narrative and financial reports.
- Engage in communication on behalf of the organization and maintain relations with its partners (NGOs, authorities, lawyers, journalists, etc.).
- Take part in the recruitment and supervision of interns alongside other organization employees.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by the Director of Programs or their superior.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in law, journalism, public office, international organization or civil society.
- Plus: knowledge of whistleblower protection law and landscape, knowledge of regions of Africa
- Understanding of and commitment to PPLAAF’s values
- Ability to handle a large workload, work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
- Strong management and organizational skills
- Proven capacity to participate in fundraising
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent communications skills, both oral and written (excellent report & proposal writing)
- Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Fluency in French and English, knowledge of a language commonly spoken in Africa a strong plus
- Right to work in France or in a member State of the European Union.
To Apply: Please send CV (with at least two references), cover letter and writing sample to gabriel@pplaaf.org by October 30th, 2023.
Deputy Director – Paris Office
The Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) is an NGO based in France, Senegal, and South Africa, that seeks to defend whistleblowers, as well as strategically litigate and advocate on their behalf, where their disclosures speak to the public interest of African citizens.
The Role:
PPLAAF is seeking a Director of Programs. Full-time position (CDI), for immediate start.
Job Responsibilities
- Help shape and implement PPLAAF’s strategy
- Liaise with and supervise the work of PPLAAF’s regional offices
- Assist whistleblowers:
- Receive and track requests from whistleblowers seeking support from the organization.
- Participate in preliminary investigations to assess the credibility of whistleblowers.
- Monitor the support (media, legal, administrative, and financial) provided to whistleblowers by the organization.
- Maintain communication with whistleblowers supported by the organization.
- Lead investigative work conducted by the organization and its partners, as needed, regarding the information provided by whistleblowers supported by the organization.
- Organize awareness and outreach events on whistleblower protection.
- Organize media campaigns and advocacy efforts related to investigations conducted by the organization and its partners, aimed at enhancing whistleblower protection and maximizing the impact of their disclosures.
- Conduct media and legal campaigns to maximize whistleblowers’ disclosures’ impact
- Participate in the administrative and financial management of the organization
- Engage in fundraising efforts
- Communication on behalf of the organization and maintain relations with its partners (NGOs, authorities, lawyers, journalists, etc.).
- Take part in the recruitment and supervision of PPLAAF employees, consultants, and interns alongside other organization employees.
- Perform any other tasks assigned by PPLAAF’s director.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in law, journalism, public office, international organization or civil society.
- Knowledge of whistleblower protection law and landscape, knowledge of regions of Africa
- Understanding of and commitment to PPLAAF’s values
- Ability to handle a large workload, work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision
- Strong management and organizational skills and experience in management
- Proven capacity to participate in fundraising
- Good personal skills
- Excellent communications skills, both oral and written (excellent report & proposal writing)
- Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Fluency in French and in English, knowledge of a language commonly spoken in Africa a strong plus
To Apply:
Please send CV (with at least two references), cover letter and writing sample to gabriel@pplaaf.org by October 30th, 2023.
Legal Assistance Internship – 6 months
Paris
The Platform for the Protection of Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF) is looking for an intern for its Paris office for a period of 6 months.
PPLAAF aims to defend whistleblowers, as well as to advocate and engage in strategic litigation on their behalf when their disclosures relate to the general interest of African citizens.
In close collaboration with the salaried team in Paris, Dakar and South Africa, you will participate in legal assistance actions for whistleblowers and in the association’s legal advocacy activities.
For more information, or to apply (CV), please contact us at info@pplaaf.org.
If you have more questions, please contact us at: info@pplaaf.org
