Senior Programme Officer, TrustLaw

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Spain.

📋 Description

• Assisting in the execution of initiatives aimed at enhancing the resilience of civil society and independent media within the region.

• Developing and nurturing connections with civil society organizations, social enterprises, and independent media entities across the region.

• Crafting and implementing strategies to broaden and diversify our network of NGO and social enterprise members in the area.

• Facilitating the involvement of pro-bono legal service providers in the region to reinforce TrustLaw’s networks.

• Overseeing the TrustLaw service, which includes recruiting and vetting new members, gathering feedback, addressing inquiries, updating databases, and generating reports.

• Managing pro bono requests by connecting clients with lawyers, collecting feedback, and following up with all parties involved.

• Contributing to the global annual strategy of TrustLaw and assisting in the execution of a regional strategy aimed at expanding and activating TrustLaw membership, ensuring service to the best NGOs, social enterprises, and independent media organizations, alongside the strongest law firms and corporate in-house legal teams.

• Implementing a comprehensive communications, engagement, and outreach strategy that encompasses member events, promotion of TrustLaw publications, and newsletters.

• Upholding a prominent profile for TrustLaw in Europe by attending, supporting, and coordinating events for TrustLaw and the Thomson Reuters Foundation, including public speaking on our initiatives at panels, roundtables, discussions, workshops, training sessions, conferences, or other speaking engagements.

• Assisting with additional tasks as necessary and providing surge capacity support.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in the NGO, social enterprise, or social impact sectors;

• A solid understanding of the NGO, social enterprise, and social impact sectors in Europe;

• Experience in delivering donor-funded projects, along with project management or coordination;

• A strong grasp of the legal services sector and pro-bono legal work is highly advantageous;

• Previous experience addressing issues related to media freedom, responsible business, digital rights, or human rights would be beneficial;

• Experience in service delivery within the NGO sector is highly desirable;

• Exceptional time management and organizational abilities, including the capability to effectively and independently manage multiple matters and projects in a fast-paced environment;

• Strong research, drafting, and analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – capable of establishing and maintaining positive working relationships both internally and externally with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds;

• A dynamic, ambitious, and creative mindset;

• Familiarity with Salesforce is favorable, while experience with databases is essential;

• Experience in organizing events or training sessions would be advantageous;

• Proficiency in English is required, with additional languages (e.g., Spanish, French, German) being a plus;

• Willingness to travel internationally;

• Pre-existing right to work in Spain.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Flex My Way encompasses a range of supportive workplace policies that assist in managing personal and professional responsibilities, whether it involves family care, community service, or time for personal rejuvenation.

• Career Development and Growth: We promote a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement, equipping our talent to address future challenges and deliver impactful solutions.

• Industry Competitive Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes flexible vacation options, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellness.

• Culture: An internationally recognized, award-winning reputation for inclusion, belonging, flexibility, work-life balance, and more.

• Social Impact: Contribute to your community through our Social Impact Institute. Employees are granted two paid volunteer days off annually and can engage in pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

• Making a Real-World Impact: We are among the few companies globally that empower its customers to pursue justice, truth, and transparency.