About the UATC

The #UnitedAgainstTorture Consortium (UATC) brings together six lead anti-torture organisations: the Association for the Prevention of Torture (APT), the International Federation of ACATs (FIACAT), the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (IRCT), Omega Research Foundation, REDRESS and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT).

Since June 2023, these organizations have combined their expertise and networks to implement a collective program aimed at strengthening and expanding the anti-torture movement.

UATC Regional Partners meeting in Africa

After over two years of existence and as the consortium moves forward, its members are committed to evaluating progress, gathering insights from partners, and enhancing impact.

Following initial online consultation sessions in May 2025 with partners from across the globe, the UATC will organise an in-person two-days regional meeting in Africa to build on these discussions. The meeting aims to further assess how the Consortium’s work has supported its partners, to identify the needs, priorities and expectations of local partners, and to define how the work of the UATC can be strengthened for the final months of the project and a possible future phase.

This two-day event is planned for October 2025 and will bring together 40 to 50 participants from across the African continent and Europe.

Responsibilities of the Consultant

Under the supervision of OMCT and in close collaboration with a local partner in the country, the consultant will be responsible for managing the logistics of the UATC regional partners meeting.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and coordinating all travel arrangements for participants from Africa and Europe;
• Providing visa support to all participants, including:
  • Informing participants about visa requirements;
  • Issuing relevant invitation/support letters;
  • Following up on the visa applications;
• Coordinating local transport, including:
  • Airport transfers;
  • Daily transportation between the hotel and venue (if needed);
• Supporting OMCT local partner in identifying and booking the accommodation for participants and meeting venue and in organising the catering of the event;
• Coordinating the provision and setup of necessary equipment (e.g. projector, interpretation, sound system);
• Managing on-site logistics and acting as the focal point for coordination during the event;
• Communicating with participants, organisers, and the local partner throughout the planning and implementation process.

Ideally, the consultant should be able to work from Geneva. However, the consultancy can be conducted remotely. All meetings, communications, and deliverables may be handled online. Nonetheless, the consultant is expected to travel to the meeting location and be present for the full duration of the event, as well as at least one day in advance to oversee final preparations

Qualifications and experience expected

• Demonstrated experience in organising and managing similar-scale in-person events;
• Strong logistical planning and problem-solving skills;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent written and spoken English and French.
• Experience working with human rights organisations or NGOs will be considered a strong asset;

Eligibility, Applications and Consideration

Bids should be submitted by 24 August 2025 via email to applications@omct.org with the subject " Consultancy Logistical support for UATC regional partners meeting in Africa 2025, with the following attachments, in PDF:

• Letter of Interest summarizing the bid (max. 1 page).
• A CV/resume, including at least two references (max. 2 pages).

Applications will be accepted as from now and reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. The total amount available for the consultancy is capped at EUR 12 000 for a period up to two months. This amount covers all consultancy fees and expenses, including travel and accommodation costs related to attending the meeting.