The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organizations worldwide. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognized for its expertise, the FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and human rights defenders by conducting advocacy campaigns, investigating violations, and pursuing legal action. In all its activities, the FIDH integrates a gender-sensitive and anti-colonial approach. Its headquarters are located in Paris, and its teams are present in Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe. The FIDH also has delegations to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, the European Union in Brussels, the United Nations in Geneva, and the African Union in Nairobi.
The IT department, primarily responsible for user support and managing the company’s servers (Active Directory, Keycloak, etc.), comprises two managers and two technicians, one of whom is an apprentice. It may be supplemented by interns as needed. The IT manager reports directly to the CEO.
We are recruiting an assistant information systems manager.
YOUR MAIN MISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Within a diverse technical environment, although primarily focused on open-source software, the Deputy IT Manager will be responsible for:
A/ Manage the team and supervise user support
- Conducting recruitment, annual performance reviews, and monitoring employee development,
- Ensure the distribution of breakdowns within the team.
- If acting as a tutor, ensure the tutoring of interns and apprentices.
- Assisting technicians in the daily support of users.
- Managing multi-user or structural problems (NTI2),
- To train and support users.
- Ensure an inventory of equipment.
B/ Support the office’s development in conjunction with the IT manager
- Contribute to defining the strategy regarding information systems and data security,
- Manage relationships with external suppliers and service providers within the framework of IT activities, projects and telephony, in conjunction with the purchasing manager.
- Monitor and develop the projects planned in the department’s roadmap
- Oversee equipment orders and deliveries,
- Monitor the IT department’s budget and reporting,
- To stand in for the IT manager in their absence.
C/ Ensure the operational/security maintenance of the information system elements.
- To ensure the proper functioning, availability and security of the elements of the Information System and the services hosted by service providers,
- Analyze and follow best practice guides for security,
- To monitor technological developments and propose improvements.
PROFILE SOUGHT
Education level, experience
- 5 to 10 years of professional experience as a systems and network administrator or 3 to 5 years in a management role with experience in management,
- Good command of system aspects (Linux+Windows), networks, security and operational aspects.
- Solid technical background in IT, telephony and networks.
- Experience in CRM implementation, process harmonization, and IT security.
Skills (know-how, interpersonal skills)
- Master’s degree in project management and incident management (ITIL),
- Advanced knowledge of network technologies (LAN, WAN, VPN, Cloud), and system technologies (Debian, Windows 11),
- Knowledge of ISO 2700X, Hardening Guide and other advanced security concepts,
- Proficiency in DevOps technologies (IaC, SaaS…),
- Proficiency in English (level B2) both written and spoken. Spanish would be an asset.
- Organized, rigorous and methodical,
- Versatile, with a strong sense of priorities,
- Good interpersonal skills, good teacher
- Ability to write processes and reports,
You are in complete agreement with the working values ​​of the FIDH International Secretariat (professionalism, respect, commitment, equality, integrity, participation, boldness), as well as with the struggles waged by the FIDH to defend the human rights of all, everywhere in the world, as explained in its statutes and through its publications accessible on its website: www.fidh.org
The FIDH seeks diversity and is committed to equality, making no discrimination in its hiring practices, without any distinction based on ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, health status or any other situation protected by French law and international human rights law.
For people with disabilities, we ask that you indicate in your cover letter any adaptations that would be useful to allow you to participate in the recruitment process optimally.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Permanent full-time contract – 39 hours/week
- Position based in Paris 11th arrondissement – ​​You will work from the FIDH office in Paris, in a vibrant and central area (near Bastille and Gare de Lyon). FIDH recognizes that flexible working arrangements are important for work-life balance and offers the possibility of teleworking after your probationary period.
- Remuneration : from €52,000 gross per year over 13 months depending on experience.
- Fully funded individual health insurance and meal vouchers worth €9
- Sustainable mobility package for commuting to and from work
- Holidays and RTTÂ : 25 days of paid leave per year worked, 24 days of RTT per year.
How to apply
Send your CV AND a cover letter to recrutement@fidh.org, clearly indicating the reference ADJOINT-IT in the email subject line, no later than April 3, 2026.
Interviews will be conducted as applications are received.
FIDH reserves the right to close recruitment before the application deadline.
Only candidates whose applications are shortlisted will be contacted.
In compliance with regulations concerning financial sanctions adopted by the United Nations, the European Union and France for CSOs/NGOs, the person selected for the position will be screened against the Single Asset Freeze List.