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Kofi Annan Foundation

The Kofi Annan Foundation is an independent, non-profit organisation established in Geneva, Switzerland, in 2007 by former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan. We work to build a fairer and more peaceful world, where no one is left behind, democratic principles and the rule of law are upheld, and divides are bridged through dialogue and international cooperation. Our work is guided by three Strategic Objectives: empowering youth to build a peaceful, sustainable future, by supporting young leaders and youth-led networks to strengthen social cohesion, resilience, and peace; turning back the tide of democratic erosion, by promoting credible elections, strengthening democratic institutions, and countering disinformation; promoting a more equitable and effective multilateralism, by advancing dialogue, reform proposals, and public engagement around international cooperation and global governance.
  • P.O Box 157, 1211 Genève 20, Switzerland
Topics

Security, Peace, Ethical Leadership, Digital democracy, Elections, Environment and climate, Food security, Global cooperation, Multilateralism, Peacebuilding, Youth participation and inclusion

Countries of work

Belgium, Burkina Faso, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon, Malawi, Malaysia, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Senegal, Singapore, Somalia, Sudan, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United States

The latest from the Kofi Annan Foundation

Turning back the tide of democratic erosion

Kofi Annan, a tireless defender of democracy, believed it to be the cornerstone of peace, sustainable development, the rule of law, and the respect for human rights. Inspired by his vision, our programme advises countries on strengthening their elections and democratic processes. We support civil society organisations championing democracy and human rights while nurturing the next generation of influential leaders who will shape a more democratic future.

Multilateralism: The Kofi Annan Way

Our engagements aim to build greater awareness of the strategies, policies, values, and approaches that allowed Kofi Annan to promote multilateral solutions to global problems, and of their relevance to today’s challenges. We do this through special projects and initiatives such as op-eds, lectures, awards, and exhibitions that commemorate Kofi Annan’s life or are named after him, and that convey his values and sustain his influence on contemporary events.

Empowering youth to build a peaceful and sustainable future

Young people are key to challenging exclusion and injustice and should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. At the Kofi Annan Foundation, we facilitate youth engagement, ensure that their voices are heard and support their efforts towards peace and development.

Open positions

Working for democracy provides an opportunity to contribute towards shaping fair, just, and equitable societies around the world. Our network of organisations, located at the heart of Europe, is dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals’ and communities’ freedoms and human rights through our programmes, research, and advocacy activities.

IT Management and Administration Consultant

The European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) is contracting a Consultant to provide IT management and administration services for a 3-year period. The Consultant will assume overall responsibility for managing and administering EPD’s IT infrastructure. S/he will work under the supervision of EPD Head of Finances andAdministration and in regular coordination with EPD team members on a needs-basis.

The assignment will be conducted over a period of three years, ideally starting in August 2026. The Service Provider will be based in the Brussels area (within 30 km of the EPD offices), with required travel to EPD offices located at 123-133, Rue Froissart, B-1040, at least a couple of time every month during the assignment to carry out project activities.

Prospective tenderers are invited to submit the complete application package as separate documents as detailed below. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The tender package should include:

A technical offer, consisting of:

  • the application form duly filled in and signed;
  • the CV;
  • a list of previous assignments and clients.

A financial offer, consisting of the daily rate in EUR, including all applicable taxes.

Candidates should submit the full application package via email to [email protected], with the reference “IT Management & Administration services” in the subject line, by Friday, 31 July 2026, 23:59 CET. Any questions regarding the recruitment process must be submitted by Friday, 24 July 2026 to the same email address. Answers will be provided on Monday 27 July 2026. Shortlisted tenderers might be invited for an interview.

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