Job ID: 312476

Head of Finance & Administration

ProtectDefenders.eu

Location: Brussels, Belgium

Apply by: 25 Aug 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement

Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer

Human Rights, Law, Migration, Conflicts, Justice

ProtectDefenders.eu, the European Union Human Rights Defenders Mechanism, is looking for a Head of Finance & Administration to join the Secretariat's Leadership Team in Brussels.

The Head of Finance & Administration will oversee all support functions of the Secretariat — finance, human resources, IT, logistics and procurement — for a team of 15. They will be accountable for consolidating financial reporting across the consortium of member organisations, coordinating multi-annual budgets across four donor contracts, and ensuring the Secretariat operates safely, lawfully and sustainably. As a member of the Leadership Team, they will work closely with the Director and the Head of Programmes & Partnerships, and will provide the financial and operational analysis that underpins the organisation's governance.

The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of experience in financial and operational management, including senior-level responsibility within a multi-partner consortium and experience managing EU funding. A collaborative leadership style, sound judgement, and a genuine commitment to the mission of protecting human rights defenders worldwide are equally important.

This is a full-time, Brussels-based position, offered initially as a one-year fixed-term contract with the intention of moving to open-ended, subject to performance and funding.

Closing date: 2026-08-25

HOW TO APPLY:
Read the full vacancy and apply through the link in the vacancy document.
https://protectdefenders.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Vacancy_Head-of-Finance-and-Administration_ProtectDefenders.eu_.pdf