Established in 2005, it was created to promote peace and justice through high quality journalism and capacity building. The organisation has expanded its work, focusing on accountability, transparency, justice and freedoms in post-conflict societies, promoting reform-driven approaches.
With local organisations across the Balkans and an editorial presence in other countries, BIRN is dedicated to empowering people to access their rights, providing accurate information, and fostering democratic processes.
BIRN Hub is the umbrella entity that coordinates the work of the BIRN Network. While each country organisation addresses domestic needs, BIRN Hub, registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina, implements regional programmes.
BIRN Hub’s Digital Rights Monitoring Activity is grounded in human rights and democratic principles, reflecting BIRN’s commitment to media freedom, the rule of law, transparency, transitional justice, internet freedom and victims’ rights. In 2019, BIRN spearheaded the creation of the Balkan Investigative Resource Desk which, among other things, features a platform for identifying, monitoring, documenting, and analyzing digital rights violations across ten countries in the region.
The infrastructure for monitoring digital rights includes more than a dozen monitors located in monitored countries who oversee a multilingual region where digital rights violations extend beyond the borders of any single country.
We are inviting an individual with a keen interest in digital rights to work within our Digital Rights Programme as Digital Rights Monitor for Croatia. Join us in advocating for and safeguarding digital rights and liberties in your country.
Job Description
As Digital Rights Monitor for Croatia, you will keep a close watch on the state of digital rights within your country, as your observations of digital rights violations and legislative changes will greatly inform our monitoring and advocacy efforts.
Your main task will be to identify and meticulously document rights violations each month, providing the foundation for our broader analysis. Besides this, you will be part of a larger team of digital rights monitors from nine other countries and engage in cross-regional teamwork, enriching our collective understanding and response to digital rights issues.
Your work will contribute to regional and country-specific reports, articles, investigations, research, policy briefs and similar, offering your unique perspective and analysis to a wider audience. By tracking legislative changes in the field of digital rights in Croatia, you will also greatly contribute to our advocacy efforts and overall strategy for improving digital rights within the projects of our Digital Rights Programme.
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, digital rights, law, media studies, or a similar field is required, along with a proven interest and experience in working on human and/or digital rights projects as well as in research, writing and analytical work.
Application Process
To apply for the position, please use this ECR form to submit your application by January 25, 2025. Please include:
- Your resume, with an emphasis on your past work in journalism, digital rights or similar field.
- Cover letter, outlining your motivation to join our team and general interest in digital rights.
BIRN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, or other personal characteristics (s). BIRN believes that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success as an organisation, and we seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.