Application Guide

How to Apply for Head of Programmes – Maternity Cover

at Videre est Credere

🏢 About Videre est Credere

Videre est Credere is an award-winning NGO that uniquely equips activists and community leaders with technology and training to safely capture visual evidence of human rights abuses. Working here means directly supporting frontline defenders and contributing to impactful advocacy and accountability efforts worldwide.

About This Role

As Head of Programmes (Maternity Cover), you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of investigations and partnerships across multiple international locations. This role is critical for ensuring safe, high-quality programme delivery and financial stewardship, making a tangible difference in exposing human rights violations.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve a morning check-in with field teams in different time zones, reviewing security updates, and advising on risk mitigation. You could then work on a funding proposal, review programme budgets, and hold a strategic planning session with the senior leadership team. Afternoons might include stakeholder calls with partner organisations or donors, followed by reviewing investigation reports to ensure quality and safety compliance.

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🎯 Who Videre est Credere Is Looking For

  • A bilingual (English and French) leader with proven experience managing remote, multi-country teams in high-risk environments.
  • Someone with deep understanding of risk management methodologies, especially in fragile or conflict-affected settings.
  • A strategic thinker who can align programme plans with organisational goals while overseeing budgets and contributing to fundraising.
  • An excellent project and stakeholder manager, adept at navigating complex partnerships with local CSOs and activists.

📝 Tips for Applying to Videre est Credere

1

Highlight any experience with visual evidence gathering, human rights documentation, or technology-for-good initiatives.

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Emphasise your bilingual proficiency (English/French) with specific examples of using both languages in a professional context.

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Provide concrete examples of managing security risks in international programmes, such as developing safety protocols or crisis response plans.

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Showcase your financial management skills by detailing budget oversight for multi-country grants or projects.

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Tailor your CV to demonstrate remote team leadership, cross-cultural communication, and experience with donors like EU, UN, or FCDO.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your motivation for supporting human rights defenders and alignment with Videre's mission.", 'Specific experience managing programmes in complex, high-risk environments with a focus on safety and ethics.', 'Your bilingual capability (English/French) and how it enables effective operational efficiency.', 'Examples of successful fundraising or proposal development for international human rights programmes.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review Videre's recent reports and case studies on human rights investigations (e.g., in Myanmar, Syria, or Central America).
  • → Understand their core methodology of equipping activists with hidden cameras and secure digital tools.
  • → Familiarise yourself with their funding sources and key donors (e.g., EU, US State Department, private foundations).
  • → Read about their partnerships with local organisations and the ethical guidelines they follow for evidence collection.
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How would you ensure the safety of investigators and partners in a volatile region?
2 Describe a time you had to manage a budget shortfall or funding gap for a programme.
3 How do you balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands across multiple time zones?
4 Walk us through your approach to stakeholder management with local CSOs and community leaders.
5 What experience do you have with visual evidence or technology in human rights documentation?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Downplaying the importance of bilingual proficiency—this is a key requirement, not a preference.
  • Providing generic project management examples without linking to human rights or high-risk contexts.
  • Ignoring security and risk management in your application; this is central to the role.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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