Africa Programme Officer

• Coordinate and implement national and regional projects and events, providing technical, administrative, and logistical support to the Africa Regional Programme.
• Support the development and implementation of advocacy strategies related to immigration detention, alternatives to detention, and migrant and refugee rights.
• Engage with stakeholders including government representatives, civil society, UN agencies, and regional networks to build partnerships and advance shared objectives.
• Contribute to fundraising efforts by researching potential funders, coordinating inputs, and drafting proposals aligned with regional priorities.

This role directly contributes to eliminating immigration detention and advancing rights-based alternatives, protecting the human rights of migrants and refugees across Africa.

• Minimum five years of professional experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy in migration and/or human rights sectors.
• University degree in international relations, law, migration studies, political science, or social sciences.
• Fluency in both English and French (written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Demonstrated understanding of Africa contexts related to migration, human rights, and advocacy.

Compensation and benefits are not specified in the job posting.

The International Detention Coalition (IDC) is a global network of over 200 civil society organizations and individuals in more than 75 countries, working to eliminate immigration detention and advance rights-based alternatives through advocacy, research, coalition building, and capacity building.