Programme Director – West Africa Human Rights & Democratisation

About the role

The Programme Director will lead the West Africa Human Rights & Democratisation (WAHRD) programme, based in Accra, Ghana, with extensive travel across the sub‑region. The role focuses on developing and implementing strategies that promote human rights, good governance and conflict prevention in six West African countries.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development, coordination and implementation of the WAHRD programme.
• Support regional networks and national partners to address issues that could lead to violent conflict.
• Manage the programme budget, reporting and compliance with human‑rights legislation at local, national and regional levels.
• Coordinate with strategic partners and liaise with directors of other IBIS country programmes.
• Facilitate partnerships with civil‑society, media and government actors to promote a rights‑based approach to human security.

Required profile

• Expertise in democracy building and human‑rights advocacy.
• Experience working with civil‑society organisations and government institutions.
• Regional experience in West Africa, covering both Anglophone and Francophone contexts.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French is an advantage.

Required skills