Africa Human Rights Education Regional Project Co-ordinator

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:02:58 +0000

Job Title: Africa Human Rights Education Regional Project Co-ordinator
Team: Africa Human Rights Education Project Team
Programme: International Mobilization Programme
Recruit Reference: IMP/08/15

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This post is responsible for coordinating Amnesty International’s Africa Human Rights Education (AHRE) Project. The AHRE Project is a new four-year project, aimed at building human rights constituencies for social change through a variety of HRE delivery mechanisms. The project will be implemented in ten African countries.

The Project Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting national coordinators and project participants in pioneering, designing and applying human rights education as a tool for change in human rights practices.

The post-holder will manage three to five National Project Coordinators in different African countries as well as interns, volunteers, temporary and fixed term contract staff and consultants.

Amnesty International is looking for a candidate with proven experience of developing and coordinating HRE projects, managing budgets and inter-disciplinary project teams. The post-holder would ideally be bilingual (English and French) and have a demonstrated working knowledge of Human Rights Education in Africa.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete either of the following methods of application to this position:

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Job Description

Job Title: Africa Human Rights Education Regional Project Co-ordinator
Team: Africa Human Rights Education (AHRE) Project Team
Programme: International Mobilization Programme
Location: Amnesty International, International Secretariat, Regional Office, Dakar, Senegal
Grade: 5
Reporting to: AHRE Project Manager
Posts that this job manages: Three to five National Project Coordinators (NPC), interns, volunteers, temporary and fixed term contract staff and consultants.
Other key relationships: Colleagues in the International Mobilization Programme, internal and external project partners, Project Advisory Group, National Project Committees, AI sections and structures, internal and external HRE coordinators, Africa Regional Programme, Dignity Campaign team, other Campaigns teams, HRE Coordinators Committee, national entities, HRE staff of sections and structures, external experts in human rights education, colleagues in other NGOs and academia.

USEFUL INFORMATION: The post is a full-time position managing a group of three to five staff members based in three to five countries.

The Africa Human Rights Education (AHRE) Project is a new four-year project, aimed at building human rights constituencies for social change through a variety of HRE instruments and tools. The project will be implemented in ten countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Uganda. At least two partners per country will participate in the project.

The job requires frequent travel in Africa.

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate Amnesty International’s Africa Human Rights Education Project and to work with internal and external partners in order to ensure that the project is planned, implemented, reported and evaluated within the agreed timeline and resources. The project coordinator plays critical roles in supporting national coordinators and project participants in pioneering, designing and applying human rights education as a tool for change in human rights practices.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: The International Mobilization Programme (IMP) supports human rights activists and strengthens their activism, accountability and organizations. It enables the AI movement to increase diversity and grow its support base by facilitating professional services to enhance their capacities and competencies. It promotes sustainable human rights constituencies through human rights education. The programme works to improve human rights mobilization for greater impact through pioneering new models and approaches in engaging people for social change.

AIIS PURPOSE: The IS, which operates from a number of sites around the world, gathers and communicates accurate and action-oriented human rights information globally. We campaign for meaningful human rights change; enable effective human rights activism and work to persuade governments and other actors to uphold universal human rights standards. We provide strategic leadership, support and advice to the AI movement globally, fostering AI’s contribution, presence and public accountability throughout the world.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the development and coordinate the implementation of the Africa HRE project, including problem identification, project design and planning, implementation, budget management, evaluation and reporting to relevant bodies within and outside the AI movement to ensure that the project is effectively managed within the context of the International HRE Strategy and the parameters of the external funder.

2. Support the development of the operational framework of the project and coordinate activities to ensure improved HRE capacity of project partners and participants and effective implementation of the national HRE Strategy by:
     a) Identifying and supporting local partners by analysing HRE capacity building needs, and facilitating and coordinating capacity building initiatives for these partners.
     b) Identifying and developing regional HRE resources in order to support local partners, National Project Coordinators and Project Participants.
     c) Working with Project Advisory Group and National Advisory Committees to ensure that the project moves forward effectively and strategically and that key implementation issues are thoroughly addressed.
     d) Coordinate the support for the development and implementation of national HRE strategies and plans.
     e) Ensuring the high quality, transparency and accountability of key processes in the project, including: selection of partners and National Advisory Committee; recruitment of project participants; project design, development, and budgeting; project approval process; financial management and reporting; support system for partners and participants.
     f) Managing and supporting National Project Coordinators in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, learning, and reporting related to their national HRE projects.

3. Contribute to strategic analysis and the development of strategies to ensure the relevance of the project by:
a) Initiating and facilitating discussion on changes in the external world and how these have an impact on the AHRE project and inform AHRE project strategies.
b) Organising an annual forum to ensure that project partners, participants and staff members have space to share, learn and revise their project strategies both at the regional and the national level.

4. Coordinate the identification and analysis of lessons learned from current HRE practices within the region and the AI movement through a utilization-based evaluation. Reproduce lessons learnt and facilitate a shared learning process in order to ensure effective implementation of the project.

5. Develop multi-faceted engagement with; project partners, Africa HRE movement and international HRE movement, including regional and international governmental and non-governmental HRE organizations. This engagement should include; monitoring global and regional HRE trends and developments, periodically analysing opportunities and threats, making recommendations to the AI HRE movement in order to ensure the relevance of AHRE project and AI’s HRE work and its contribution to the global HRE movement.

6. Coordinate the overall operations, outputs and outcomes of the Africa HRE project team, including; supporting and supervising staff and volunteers in the team, ensuring smooth, efficient and effective operations and high quality outputs from the project team.

7. Other tasks as assigned within the responsibility, scope and nature of the post in order to ensure the effective implementation of AHRE project.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

A successful Project Coordinator will have coordinated and implement key parts of the project plans for the project to achieve its set goals and objectives. This includes the coordination of support for partners and staff at the national level to ensure the smooth and effective running of HRE projects at the national level, and sufficient and effective support and supervision of the national coordinators to implement the project in their respective countries on schedule and in line with agreed norms, plans and procedures.
S/he will have contributed to the effective functioning of the project team, national coordinators, HRE workers and enhanced their contributions to the overall Project goals, AI mission, the development of HRE policies and upheld AI’s values at all times.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

Project Coordination
Proven experience of developing and coordinating complex projects, budgets and inter-disciplinary project teams
Understanding of project management methodology including distance management
Ability to assess and liaise effectively with external individuals and bodies, including key stakeholders
Ability to build positive and productive working relationships
Ability to draft project plans, progress reports and final reports for organisational and funding requirements as appropriate
Understanding of the link between project evaluation and organizational learning within a specific context

Coordinating HRE projects
Experience of coordinating HRE projects, including; problem identification, target selections, facilitating learning, financial management, evaluation, and reporting to partners
Demonstrated understanding of how human rights education can be used as a tool for social change in connection with other campaigns and activism
Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation of HRE projects

HRE Methodology
Demonstrated understanding of human rights education methodology and its implications
Understanding of a participative approach and experience-based learning (experience in facilitation and training using the approach is preferable)
Understanding of the designing, planning and training package related to HRE workshops and courses (experience is preferable)
Understanding of the creation and design of action methods and interactive techniques as an integral part of courses / workshops / meetings
Understanding of design of specific materials to support courses / workshops / meetings
Awareness of the implications of cultural diversity for effective delivery of training programmes

Political judgment and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to analyse complex global and regional situations in order to determine information needed; identify key stakeholders, alternative courses of action; impact of specific decisions and to devise creative solutions based on findings
Experience in contributing to organisational policies and their application in coordinated work with colleagues and external partners
Demonstrated ability to apply political judgement in relation to content, communication and style of communication, evaluating the pros and cons of options for interpretation and action.

Knowledge of Africa and global HRE movements
Demonstrated understanding of Africa and international human rights education movement
Ability to analyse trends of Africa regional HRE movement and recommend courses of action for Amnesty International
Demonstrated understanding of current issues in human rights education
Knowledge of the UN mechanisms as well as national and regional inter-governmental mechanisms in the promotion of human rights education
Understanding of the role of NGOs in promoting human rights education

Communications and Representation
Demonstrated ability to communicate on behalf of and represent AI in different fora, including the wider human rights movement, membership, officials / institutional interlocutors.
Experience in drafting substantial external and internal reports and briefings
Ability to communicate clearly and tailor style and content of material for different purposes and people of different cultures
Evidence of well-developed listening and speaking skills
Experience of communicating and working effectively with people from different cultures

Team Work & Team Building
Ability to coordinate and motivate individual members of a team including volunteers
Ability to generate and maintain team spirit within the HRE, IMP and other colleagues
Ability to schedule and plan work by setting clear goals
Experience of working to deadlines and adjusting priorities according to needs

DESIRABLE

Advocacy skills
Knowledge of concepts on human rights advocacy (preferably on human rights education)
Experiences in developing advocacy strategy, including framing the issue, setting objectives, identifying targets, developing communication strategy and plans, implementing advocacy programme, and evaluating advocacy programmes.
Experience in networks, coalition building and relationship development with other governmental and non-governmental organizations

Resilience, Initiative, and Motivation
Demonstrated approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy.
Ability to take the initiative and motivate others to join in work towards organisational priorities
Demonstrated ability to maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, setbacks or when dealing with provocative situations

EQUALITY STATEMENT

Equality and diversity is at the core of our values and staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

A public or other activity, affiliation to, or support for, any group or organization, personal association or other factor that may generate a real or perceived conflict with AI’s principles (specifically, its independence and impartiality) or raise a security concern or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out the functions of the specific post would disqualify the candidate from appointment.

Main terms and conditions

Salary: Dakar equivalent of London salary of £37,577
(Salary figure to be adjusted based on cost of living in Dakar)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Contract duration: Fixed term contract until 31st September 2012
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace day and statutory and national public holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Relocation: A generous relocation assistance package will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%.
Cultural Diversity: All staff will work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
Health and Safety :All staff are required to comply with Amnesty International's policy and rules relating to Health and Safety and its security regulations at work.
Probation: A 6 month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.

Campaigner - Special Focus on North Africa

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:04:56 +0000

Job Title: Campaigner
Team: North Africa
Programme: MENA
Recruit Reference: MENA/08/12
Location: Central London

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Amnesty International is seeking to appoint a campaigner to work in it’s North Africa team at the International Secretariat in London. Using your campaigning and research skills and knowledge of the North Africa region, you will develop effective strategies and actions to mobilize the worldwide membership to campaign against human rights violations. You will provide advice and service to the membership in relation to action techniques and produce campaigning materials for them on designated countries within the region.

Good written and spoken English, a good working knowledge of written and spoken Arabic as well as a working knowledge of French are essential. You will have a broad knowledge of the sub region and proven experience in campaigning is desirable. Sensitivity to the cultures and peoples of the region, understanding of membership organizations and interest in human rights are essential. Ability to work as part of a self-managing team, often under pressure is also essential.

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Printable application form

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Job Description

Job title:   Campaigner
Program:  MENA (Middle East & North Africa)
Grade:   4
Reporting to: Deputy Programme Director

JOB PURPOSE: To develop and implement campaigning strategies, managing and coordinating actions on human rights concerns by using and developing knowledge on specific countries or other geographical and thematic areas, and supporting and liaising with the AI movement and outside networks to ensure maximum impact.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To contribute to the development of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact, and to lead on the development and implementation of specific campaigning strategies to support them, managing and coordinating actions on human rights concerns in specific countries and other geographical or thematic areas aimed at effecting change in the human rights situation;
To support and liaise with AI membership structures and maintain and develop networks of national and international NGOs and other external partners in the development and implementation of campaigning strategies and plans;
To write or otherwise devise campaigning and other materials for external and internal use, such as reports, annual report entries, public statements, web features, audiovisual materials and government correspondence;
To research the most effective ways to campaign on human rights concerns and monitor and conduct evaluations of campaigning strategies and plans;
To monitor and analyze political and human rights developments and conduct research as appropriate into human rights contexts and individual cases, including by participating in field research and through contact with partners on the ground;
To communicate AI’s concerns, positions and key messages to AI’s membership, civil society organizations and at other forums, including through lobbying at relevant public forums in relation to campaigning priorities; and, in addition, as appropriate, represent AI in governmental, inter-governmental and various public forums, as well as with the news media and others;
To contribute to the development of programme-wide strategies and plans for research and campaigning and provide input into internal discussions on the AI mission, policy, organizational and other issues in order to increase the effectiveness of AI’s work;
To participate in the coordination of the work of the team and contribute to the overall flexibility of resource use, including through setting priorities, preparing work plans, monitoring their progress and maintaining basic budgets;
To perform all necessary administrative tasks to ensure effective self-servicing, participate in the recruitment and induction of new staff and consultants and perform other corporate tasks as appropriate.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience of strategic campaigning, including knowledge of the steps required to devise campaigning strategy and awareness of the need for actions and campaigning techniques to be based on strategies and be adapted to effect changes in a given situation;
Knowledge of North Africa in general and a specialist knowledge in relation to one or more countries of the region;
Ability to understand and express ideas in English in a fluent, clear and concise way, both orally and in writing, and to communicate complex information and institutional positions;
Good working knowledge of written and spoken Arabic and/or French;
Ability to motivate and inspire others towards activism for change, including through creative and dynamic approaches to encourage campaigning in the face of obstacles;
Ability to represent AI in a variety of forums, particularly with civil society and the AI membership;
Experience of working in a team and understanding of the importance of efficient communications for the coordination and effective functioning of teams;
Demonstrated commitment to human rights, e.g. through previous work, membership of an organization, involvement in advocacy of human rights, etc.;
Experience of managing conflicting demands, meeting deadlines and adjusting priorities;
Ability and willingness to undertake personal administrative tasks in accordance with
AI’s guidelines on self-servicing;
Understanding of equal opportunities, cultural diversity and gender issues as well as a commitment to apply relevant policies..

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

A public or other activity, affiliation to, or support for, any group or organization, personal association or other factor that may generate a real or perceived conflict with AI’s principles (specifically, its
independence and impartiality) or raise a security concern or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out the functions of the specific post would disqualify the candidate from appointment.

Main terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £31,098 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: London
Contract duration: Permanent contract
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace day and statutory and national public holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Relocation: A generous relocation assistance package will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%.
Cultural Diversity: All staff will work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
Health and Safety :All staff are required to comply with Amnesty International's policy and rules relating to Health and Safety and its security regulations at work.
Work Permit: Will it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Yes
Probation: A 6 month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.

Africa Human Rights Education Regional Project Manager

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:41:18 +0000

Job Title: Africa Human Rights Education Regional Project Manager
Team: Africa Human Rights Education Project Team
Programme: International Mobilization Programme
Recruit Reference: IMP/08/16

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This post is responsible for managing Amnesty International’s Africa Human Rights Education (AHRE) Project. The AHRE Project is a new four-year project, aimed at building human rights constituencies for social change through a variety of HRE delivery mechanisms. The project will be implemented in ten African countries.

The Project Manager will work with internal and external partners to ensure that the project is delivered and evaluated within the agreed timeline and resources. The project manager plays a critical role in pioneering, designing and applying human rights education as a tool for social change.

The post manages an overall budget in excess of £3 million and a team of three staff in the Dakar office and ten National Project Coordinators in the respective countries.

Amnesty International is looking for a strategic leader with proven experience of developing and managing HRE projects, complex budgets and inter-disciplinary project teams. The post-holder would ideally be bilingual (English and French) and have a demonstrated working knowledge of Africa.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete either of the following methods of application to this position:

Click here to apply for this post online (secure server)

Printable application form

This attached file is a PDF version of the application form for you to print out and return by fax or mail (our address is included on the form). You will need Acrobat Reader to read this form.

Job Description

Job Title: Africa Human Rights Education Regional Project Manager
Team: Africa Human Rights Education (AHRE) Project Team
Programme: International Mobilization Programme
Location: Amnesty International, International Secretariat, Regional Office, Dakar, Senegal
Grade: 6
Reporting to: Programme Director
Posts that this job manages: Two AHRE Project Coordinators, three to five National Project Coordinators, an administrative assistant, interns, volunteers, temporary and fixed term contract staff and consultants.
Other key relationships: Colleagues in the International Mobilization Programme, internal and external project partners, Project Advisory Group, National Project Committees, AI sections and structures, internal and external HRE coordinators, Africa Regional Programme, Dignity Campaign team, other Campaigns teams, HRE Coordinators Committee, national entities, HRE staff of sections and structures, external experts in human rights education, colleagues in other NGOs and academia.

USEFUL INFORMATION: The post is a full-time position managing a team of three staff in Dakar office and ten National Project Coordinators in ten countries.

The post manages a four-year budget of £3.1 million.

The job requires frequent travel in Africa.

JOB PURPOSE: To manage Amnesty International’s Africa Human Rights Education Project and to work with internal and external partners in order to ensure that the project is planned, implemented, reported and evaluated within the agreed timeline and resources. The project manager plays critical roles in pioneering, designing and applying human rights education as a tool for change in human rights practices.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and oversee the implementation of the Africa HRE project, including problem identification, project design and planning, implementation, budget management, evaluation and reporting to relevant bodies within and outside the AI movement to ensure that the project is effectively managed within the context of the International HRE Strategy and the parameters of the external funder.

2. Develop and oversee the operational framework of the project to ensure improved HRE capacity of project partners and participants and effective implementation of the national HRE Strategy by:
     a) Identifying and supporting local partners by analysing HRE capacity building needs, and facilitating and coordinating capacity building initiatives for these partners.
     b) Identifying and developing regional HRE resources in order to support local partners, National Project Coordinators and Project Participants.
     c) Working with Project Advisory Group and National Advisory Committees to ensure that the project moves forward effectively and strategically and that key implementation issues are thoroughly addressed.
     d) Managing the support for the development and implementation of national HRE strategies and plans.
     e) Ensuring the high quality, transparency and accountability of key processes in the project, including: selection of partners and National Advisory Committee; recruitment of project participants; project design, development, and budgeting; project approval process; financial management and reporting; support system for partners and participants.
     f) Managing and supporting AHRE Project Coordinators and National Project Coordinators in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, learning, and reporting related to their national HRE projects.

3. Provide leadership in strategic analysis and contribute to the development of strategies to ensure the relevance of the project by:
a) Initiating and facilitating discussion on changes in the external world and how these have an impact on the AHRE project and inform AHRE project strategies.
b) Organising an annual forum to ensure that project partners, participants and staff members have space to share, learn and revise their project strategies both at the regional and the national level.

4. Oversee the identification and analysis of lessons learned from current HRE practices within the region and the AI movement through a utilization-based evaluation. Reproduce lessons learnt and facilitate a shared learning process in order to ensure effective implementation of the project.

6. Manage the overall operations, outputs and outcomes of the Africa HRE project team, including; supporting and supervising staff and volunteers in the team, ensuring smooth, efficient and effective operations and high quality outputs from the project team.

7. Other tasks as assigned within the responsibility, scope and nature of the post in order to ensure the effective implementation of AI’s International HRE Strategy.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

A successful AHRE Project Manager will have overseen the management and implementation of the AHRE Project within the framework agreed norms, plans, budget, and timeline. The Africa HRE network will be expanded as planned, contributing to the improvement of the understanding and contribution to changes in human rights practices in targeted African countries.
S/he will have contributed to the effective implementation of the project and the project team, and enhanced its contributions to the overall Project goals and AI mission, the development of HRE policies and upheld AI’s values at all times.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

Strategic leadership
Ability to develop visions, objectives and strategies to achieve goals of the HRE programme
Ability to inspire others to contribute to the set goals and objectives
Ability to assess changing situations and to offer strategic direction in new contexts
Ability to lead, influence and persuade own teams, colleagues and partners within and outside AI to contribute to the set goals

Project management
Professional qualification in project management
Proven experience of developing and managing complex projects, budgets and inter-disciplinary project teams
Understanding of project management methodology including distance management
Ability to assess and liaise effectively with external individuals and bodies, including key stakeholders
Ability to build positive and productive working relationships
Ability to draft project plans, progress reports and final reports for organisational and funding requirements as appropriate
Understanding of the link between project evaluation and organizational learning within a specific context

Managing HRE projects
Experience of managing HRE projects, including; problem identification, target selections, facilitating learning, financial management, evaluation, and reporting to partners
Demonstrated understanding of how human rights education can be used as a tool for social change in connection with other campaigns and activism
Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation of HRE projects

Knowledge of Africa and global HRE movements
Demonstrated understanding of Africa and international human rights education movement
Ability to analyse trends of Africa regional HRE movement and recommend
courses of action for Amnesty International
Demonstrated understanding of current issues in human rights education
Knowledge of the UN mechanisms as well as national and regional inter-governmental mechanisms in the promotion of human rights education
Understanding of the role of NGOs in promoting human rights education

DESIRABLE

EQUALITY STATEMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

Main terms and conditions

Salary: Dakar equivalent of London salary of £45,783
(Salary figure to be adjusted based on cost of living in Dakar)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Dakar, Senegal
Contract duration: Fixed term contract until 31st September 2012
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace day and statutory and national public holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Relocation: A generous relocation assistance package will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%.
Cultural Diversity: All staff will work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
Health and Safety :All staff are required to comply with Amnesty International's policy and rules relating to Health and Safety and its security regulations at work.
Probation: A 6 month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.

Researcher - Special Focus on Jordan, Lebanon and Syria

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:22:14 +0000

Job Title: Researcher - 12 month fixed term contract
Team: East Mediterranean
Programme: Middle East and North Africa
Recruit Reference: MENA/08/15

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Amnesty International needs a temporary researcher at its International Secretariat to lead
its research and campaigning work on Jordan, Lebanon and Syria. The post is for one year
beginning on 1 April 2009. Working as part of the East Mediterranean Team, you will monitor,
investigate and analyse the human rights situation in these countries, in the context of
political, social, economic and legal developments.

You will need proven research experience, specialist knowledge and preferably first-hand
experience of the countries in your brief, an in-depth understanding of key human rights
concerns and sound political judgement. You should also have experience of conducting
research interviews, and producing reports and other written material to deadlines. You will
need to show impartiality and an ability to think strategically. You should have experience in
working as part of a team and the ability to liaise effectively with other organizations and to
represent AI to governments and the media. You will need to be fluent in English and have a
good working knowledge of spoken and written Arabic.

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Job Description

Job title:   Researcher - 12 month fixed term contract
Program:  Middle East and North Africa
Grade:   5
Reporting to: Programme Director/Deputy Programme Director

JOB PURPOSE:
As AI’s lead expert on specific countries or other geographical or thematic areas, to lead on the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities, providing research expertise, research management, political
judgment and analytical, communication and representational skills.

AIIS PURPOSE: The IS, which operates from a number of sites around the world, gathers and communicates accurate and action-oriented human rights information globally. We campaign for meaningful human rights change; enable effective human rights activism and work to persuade governments and other actors to uphold universal human rights standards. We provide strategic leadership, support and advice to the AI movement globally, fostering AI's contribution, presence and public accountability throughout the world.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To lead on the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities on specific countries or other geographical or thematic areas, including strategies to identify the most effective ways to address human rights concerns; and to lead on designing specific projects and producing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating plans for both these and initiatives originated by others;
To monitor, research, investigate and analyze human rights-related developments in order to provide timely, accurate, independent and impartial assessments and expert advice on the human rights situation in the relevant countries or other geographical or thematic areas;
To organize, take part in and lead, where agreed, field research and other missions, leading specifically on information-gathering, fact-finding, analysis and assessment of human rights concerns, including in response to crisis situations; prepare, where necessary, security assessments, political and other briefings in relation to the mission for IS management, mission participants and internal or external stakeholders; and represent AI in the field;
To represent AI to external stakeholders, including in governmental, inter-governmental and various public forums, as well as to all forms of news media, civil society organizations and political, economic and other actors; and to communicate AI’s concerns, positions and, where relevant, campaign strategies to external and internal stakeholders;
To develop and maintain effective constituencies of public and confidential contacts and partners in and outside the organization - such as human rights activists, members of legal and other professions, UN agencies and governmental representatives - to optimize information gathering and verification and the development and implementation of effective strategies and plans;
To write reports and other materials for publication and internal use and contribute to and provide expert advice in relation to written and other materials produced by other programmes;
To manage research, oversee the research work carried out by the team and others and, as appropriate, to contribute to the selection of external consultants and supervise, support, coordinate and provide expert advice on their work;
To contribute to the development and maintenance of an effective information management system;
To contribute to the development of programme-wide strategies and plans for research and campaigning and provide input into internal discussions on the AI mission, policy, organizational and other issues in order to increase the effectiveness of AI’s work;
In consultation with management, to participate in the coordination of the work of the team, including through setting priorities, preparing work plans, monitoring their progress and contributing to maintaining basic budgets;
To contribute to the overall flexibility of resource use and provide cover for other programme staff as agreed with management;
To perform all necessary administrative tasks to ensure effective self-servicing, participate in the recruitment and induction of new staff and consultants and perform other corporate tasks as appropriate.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Proven experience of undertaking research on human rights or related issues;
Specialist knowledge and preferably first hand experience of the geographical and/or thematic areas in your brief and an in-depth understanding of the nature of key human rights concerns, as well as political, social, legal, economic, cultural, ethnic, racial and gender issues in them;
Ability to exercise good political judgment, thorough analysis and diplomacy;
Ability to develop effective strategies to impact on human rights in the region;
Ability to represent AI to external stakeholders; and to communicate AI’s concerns, positions and, where relevant, strategies to external and internal stakeholders;
Proven experience of writing research materials for a variety of audiences;
Ability to understand and express ideas in English and, where applicable, other relevant languages, in a fluent, clear and concise way, both orally and in writing; draft text in a variety of styles, e.g. documents such as substantial reports, government correspondence and media and action materials;
Ability to deal in a sensitive and understanding manner with a variety of people, including survivors of human rights violations and others who may be distressed;
Experience of working in a team and understanding of the importance of efficient communications for the coordination and effective functioning of teams;
Demonstrated commitment to human rights, e.g. through previous work, membership of an organization, involvement in advocacy of human rights, etc.;
Experience of managing conflicting demands, meeting deadlines and adjusting priorities;
Ability and willingness to undertake personal administrative tasks in accordance with AI’s guidelines on self-servicing;
Understanding of equal opportunities, cultural diversity and gender issues as well as a commitment to apply relevant policies.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

A public or other activity, affiliation to, or support for, any group or organization, personal association or other factor that may generate a real or perceived conflict with AI’s principles (specifically, its
independence and impartiality) or raise a security concern or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out the functions of the specific post would disqualify the candidate from appointment.

Main terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £37,577 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: London
Contract duration: 12 month fixed-term contract
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace day and statutory and national public holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Relocation: A generous relocation assistance package will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%.
Cultural Diversity: All staff will work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
Health and Safety :All staff are required to comply with Amnesty International's policy and rules relating to Health and Safety and its security regulations at work.
Work Permit: Will it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Yes
Probation: A 6 month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.

Project Co-ordinator - Arabic Online Communities Growth Project

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 17:45:43 +0000

Job Title: Project Co-ordinator - Arabic Online Communities Growth Project
Team: Growth Project Team
Programme: International Mobilization
Recruit reference: IMP/08/24
Salary: £37,577

How to Apply

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This post is responsible for co-ordinating the growth of an Arabic speaking online community of Amnesty e-activists. You will deliver initiatives for growth and co-ordinate the development and implementation of an online Constituency Relations Management system (CRM) and Content Management system (CMS). You will contribute to the development of the community by designing and delivering regional events while providing relevant research and advice regarding growth in online e-activism and international membership.

We are seeking an inspirational communicator who has the ability to lead, motivate and empower the individuals with whom they come into contact. The successful candidate will demonstrate previous experience in the strategic use of Arabic e-communication tools, processes and techniques in nurturing e-activism and building relationships. They will also demonstrate solid understanding of concepts of organisational development for activism and social networking, ideally from within the MENA region and their demonstrable success in using a broad range of marketing and communication techniques relevant to old and new media environments will inform their ability to tailor communication methods in innovative ways. The postholder will be fluent in English and Arabic, while the ability to work in French is highly desirable.

Job Description

Job Title: Project Co-ordinator - Arabic Online Communities Growth Project
Programme: International Mobilization
Grade: 5
Reporting to: Arabic Growth Project Manager
People that this job manages: Volunteers and Interns
Other key relationships: Colleagues in the Arabic Growth Project, international mobilization cluster, the communications cluster, including Digital Communications Programme, Publications and Media, global campaign teams, thematic teams, Campaigns program, MENA and other regional programs and others as required, including AI sections and structures. Also relates to external experts on online e-activists and membership as well as communication and marketing colleagues in other NGOs with similar programs.

JOB PURPOSE: To co-ordinate the growth of an Arabic speaking online community of Amnesty e-activists and International Members by delivering initiatives for growth and by coordinating the development and implementation of an online Constituency Relations Management system (CRM) and Content Management system (CMS).

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: The International Mobilization Programme (IMP) supports human rights activists and strengthens their activism, accountability and organizations. It enables the AI movement to increase diversity and grow its support-base by facilitating professional services to enhance their capacities and competencies. It promotes sustainable human rights constituencies through human rights education. The programme works to improve human rights mobilization for greater impacts through pioneering new models and approaches in engaging people for social changes.

AIIS PURPOSE: Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of 2.2 million people standing up for internationally recognized human rights. We research, campaign and lobby to effect long-term, sustainable change, and to protect individuals from rights' abuses.

USEFUL INFORMATION

The International Mobilization Programme sits within the International Mobilisation Cluster, which provides strategic leadership to AI entities for the delivery of overall movement growth strategies in people, money, activism and diversity.
The post is a full-time position co-ordinating the Arabic version of a multilingual e-activists and international membership programme for Amnesty International (at this stage other languages include English, Spanish and Bangla; French and Brazilian Portuguese will also follow).
The job will require some travel particularly to the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

In order to grow an online community of Arabic speaking e-activists and international members:

1. Co-ordinate the effective delivery of project plans, including delivery of the Arabic Growth Marketing and Promotional strategies and the Arabic Growth Recruitment and Retention strategy as agreed by the Arabic Growth Management team.

2. Co-ordinate the development, implementation and oversee the maintenance of the Content Management System (CMS) for the project through commissioning and cross programme delivery of content suitable for AI’s online campaigning and advocacy, marketing and retention efforts, including
• initiating growth opportunities by the provision or commissioning of online tools and human rights materials for an online community of e-activists and international members,
• initiating growth opportunities by the provision or commissioning of Arabic promotional materials applying marketing techniques and aimed at recruiting Arabic e-activists and international members,
• contributing to the production of creative materials in Arabic for online activism, and
• problem solving.

3. Co-ordinate and deliver systems of online constituency relations and content management that will service and support the online community of e-activists and international members, including
• developing guidelines and standards for innovative service provision,
• ensuring compliance with those guidelines and standards by coordinating input from a cross section of approaches including from within the International Secretariat (human rights research, advocacy, web programme and membership support), within the broader Amnesty movement (frontline AI sections and structures) and beyond (providers of innovative service levels and online activism),
• coordinate Arabic translations of materials for growth purposes, and
• monitoring compliance with the guidelines and standards through activists and membership feedback and data on growth.

4. Through cross program consultation, devise, coordinate and deliver offline events including workshops and publications for in the MENA region, including
• Agenda and methodology design and development in consultation with key stakeholders and beneficiaries,
• Facilitation and presentation of content at events, and
• Commissioning content, production and distribution of a publication targeting an Arabic speaking audience and aimed at promoting growth in supporters, activists and membership.

5. Contribute towards the strategic development of the Arabic online community of e-activists and AI international members through anticipating activists needs and wants by providing and/or commissioning research and advice regarding growth in online e-activism and international membership both specific to the project and generically.

6. Other responsibilities as assigned according to the grade and nature of the position.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

Increased numbers of people are drawn to the Amnesty International International Membership Join option through online marketing and support the organization financially and through activism
E-activists and international members can readily understand human rights challenges and take actions through on-line activism tools of the project, providing an increasingly vibrant voice for human rights from within the MENA region.
There are increased number of e-activists and international members’ visits to AI websites that take actions through on-line tools.
Arabic-speaking e-activists and international members feel that they are a part of AI global communities working together for human rights changes.
E-activists and international members receive professional support through constituency service system
Actions through online community are taken in a timely manner and contribute to positive human rights changes
These options are also available to an increasing number of activists who visit the AI websites and take action on behalf of AI’s human rights agenda

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Able to demonstrate previous experience in the strategic use of e-communication tools, processes and techniques in nurturing e-activist and international membership with an Arabic speaking audience/constituency
Experience in the co-ordination and facilitation of membership and activism strategies within the Arabic speaking MENA region
Solid understanding of concepts of organisational development for membership, activism and social networking, ideally from within the MENA region
Demonstrable success in using a broad range of marketing and communication techniques relevant to old and new media environments and with an Arabic speaking audience in the MENA region
Events organising skills, ideally gained within the MENA region or at least an international environment
Sensitivity to the needs, opportunities and constraints of a worldwide membership organization working in the MENA region
In strategy development, displays objectivity, impartiality and sensitivity to nuance at all times.
Able to set priorities and plan to meet strategic objectives
Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic (French highly desirable)

Conflict of Interest POLICY

Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with AI's principles (specifically independence and impartiality), or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.

EQUALITY STATEMENT

terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £37,577 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Central London with strong links to our Beirut office. Location may be flexible depending upon legal restrictions and express agreement from the project manager; however please note that the salary quoted is specific to our London location.
Contract duration: Fixed term contract for one year
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace day and statutory and national public holidays .
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Relocation: A generous relocation assistance package will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%.
Cultural Diversity: All staff will work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
Health and Safety: All staff are required to comply with Amnesty International's policy and rules relating to Health and Safety and its security regulations at work.
Work Permit: Will it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Yes
Probation: A 6 month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.

Project Officer - Arabic Online Communities Growth Project

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:25:45 +0000

Job Title: Project Officer - Arabic Online Communities Growth Project
Team: Growth Project Team
Programme: International Mobilization
Recruit reference: IMP/08/25
Salary: £31,098

How to Apply

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As Project Officer you will support the growth of an Arabic speaking online community of Amnesty e-activists and international members. You will implement, maintain and contribute to the development of online tools, systems and creative human rights materials. You will work in a team, with a range of partners, contributing to strategic thinking on e-communication growth opportunities.

The successful candidate will be a delivery-focussed expert in their field with experience in the use of e-communication tools and techniques in nurturing activism, in particular with an Arabic speaking audience in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region. They will also demonstrate the ability to provide service and support to an online community of e-activists and a clear understanding of the concepts of organisational development for membership, activism and social networking in the MENA region. The postholder will be fluent in English and Arabic with the ability to communicate complex information clearly through all mediums, ability to work in French is highly desirable.

Job Description

Job Title: Project Officer - Arabic Online Communities Growth Project
Programme: International Mobilization
Grade: 4
Reporting to: Arabic Growth Project Manager
People that this job manages: Volunteers and Interns
Other key relationships: Colleagues in the Arabic Growth Project, international mobilization cluster, the communications cluster, including Digital Communications Programme, Publications and Media, global campaign teams, thematic teams, Campaigns program, Middle East North Africa and other regional programs and others, including AI sections and structures as required. Also relates to external experts on online e-activists, membership servicing and customer relations colleagues in other NGOs and organizations with similar programmes.

JOB PURPOSE: To support the growth of an Arabic speaking online community of Amnesty e-activists and International Members through the implementation of an online Constituency Relations Management system (CRM) and Content Management system (CMS).

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: The International Mobilization Programme (IMP) supports human rights activists and strengthens their activism, accountability and organizations. It enables the AI movement to increase diversity and grow its support-base by facilitating professional services to enhance their capacities and competencies. It promotes sustainable human rights constituencies through human rights education. The programme works to improve human rights mobilization for greater impacts through pioneering new models and approaches in engaging people for social changes.

AIIS PURPOSE: Amnesty International is a worldwide movement of 2.2 million people standing up for internationally recognized human rights. We research, campaign and lobby to effect long-term, sustainable change, and to protect individuals from rights' abuses.

USEFUL INFORMATION

The International Mobilization Programme sits within the International Mobilisation Cluster, which provides strategic leadership to AI entities for the delivery of overall movement growth strategies in people, money, activism and diversity.
The post is a full-time position supporting the Arabic version of a multilingual e-activists and international membership programme for Amnesty International (at this stage other languages include English, Spanish and Bangla; French and Brazilian Portuguese will also follow).
The job may require some travel, particularly to the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

In order to grow an online community of Arabic speaking e-activists and international members:

1. To promote and support online communities of e-activists and International Members using the available Amnesty International online technical platforms and external opportunities including through social networking sites and other Web 2.0 tools

2. To maintain the Content Management System (CMS) for online campaigning, advocacy, marketing and retention including:
• Maintenance of online tools and human rights materials for an online community of e-activists and international members working in conjunction with the project team and others within the International Secretariat,
• Contributing to the production of creative materials for online activism and ICT tools.

3. To maintain the Constituency Relations Management (CRM) system that will service and support the online community of e-activists and international members, including
• Contributing to and supporting the development of guidelines and standards for innovative service provision,
• Building relations with e-activists and international members,
• Monitoring compliance with the guidelines and standards through activists and membership feedback and data on growth.

4. As part of the Arabic Growth Project:
• Contribute to the strategies and plans for the development of Online Communities of e-activists and international members,
• Keep abreast of developments in online membership servicing, social networking, online organising and e-activism and apply these as appropriate to support and contribute to the effectiveness of the Project,
• Contribute and support the evaluation of the project work including by documenting lessons learnt and providing regular feedback about effective and creative actions to the project team,
• To provide information and project reports as required to the project manager and the Project Management Team to enable timely and effective decision making.

5. Other responsibilities as assigned according to the grade and nature of the position.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

Increased numbers of people are drawn to the Amnesty International International Membership Join option through online marketing and to support the organization financially and through activism
E-activists and international members can readily understand human rights challenges and take actions through on-line activism tools of the project, providingan increasingly vibrant voice for human rights within the MENA region.
E-activists and international members feel that they are a part of AI communities working together for human rights changes.
E-activists and international members receive professional support through the constituency relationship management system
Actions through online community are taken in a timely manner and contribute to positive changes in accordance with AI’s human rights agenda.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Understanding and experience of using information and communication technologies for promotion and networking in a campaigning environment , in particular with an Arabic speaking audience/constituency and in the MENA region.
Ability to service and support an online community of e-activists and understanding of the concepts of organisational development for membership, activism and social networking in the MENA region
Understanding of and ability to run and moderate user generated material in Arabic
Demonstrable ability to apply political judgement in relation to content, communication, style of communication, evaluating options for interpretation and action for a particular Arabic speaking audience based in the MENA region
Ability to convey complex information clearly and succinctly for growth purposes and to a particular target audience (Arabic speakers based in MENA region)
Ability to work in a team and across cultures, languages and professional disciplines: generate and maintain team spirit, achieve goals as a team and manage conflicts.
Sensitivity to the needs, opportunities and constraints of a worldwide membership organization working in the MENA region
Able to accept change in priorities and adapt style to different people and situations
In strategy development, displays objectivity, impartiality and sensitivity to nuance at all times.
Able to set priorities and plan to meet strategic objectives
Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic (French highly desirable)

Conflict of Interest POLICY

EQUALITY STATEMENT

terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £31,098 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Central London with strong links to our Beirut office. Location may be flexible depending upon legal restrictions and express agreement from the project manager; however please note that the salary quoted is specific to our London location.
Contract duration: Fixed term contract for one year
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace day and statutory and national public holidays .
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Relocation: A generous relocation assistance package will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%.
Cultural Diversity: All staff will work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
Health and Safety: All staff are required to comply with Amnesty International's policy and rules relating to Health and Safety and its security regulations at work.
Work Permit: Will it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Yes
Probation: A 6 month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.

Programme Director - Middle East & North Africa Programme

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:22:31 +0000

Job Title: Programme Director
Team: PD Office
Programme: Middle East & North Africa
Recruit reference: MENA/08/16

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Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide human rights movement of volunteers and
professionals. Our purpose is to research and campaign to effect human rights change.
This high profile role is key to shaping and driving AI’s human rights agenda in this region.
Providing strategic and political analysis to the movement, you will lead AI’s regional and
country work and motivate your staff both in London and in the field. Proven experience is
essential including knowledge of the region.

Job description

Job Title: Programme Director
Programme: PD Office
Reports to: Senior Director of Research and Regional Programmes
Direct reports: As assigned
Key relationships: Managers of other Programmes; Senior Directors; the Executive Deputy Secretary General; the Secretary General; all staff in MENA.

Job Purpose:

Under the authority of the Senior Director for Research and Regional Programmes, directs and overseas provision of political and strategic advice on human rights challenges in the Middle East/North Africa; represents the work of the organization to key target audiences; leads the development of the Middle East/North Africa regional strategies; ensures development of country and sub-regional strategies; manages the staff, resources and outputs of the Middle East/North Africa Programme, including its non-London offices and other field presences; participates in the corporate management of the International Secretariat.

Main Responsibilities

1. Exercises strategic leadership and provides sound political judgment and expertise in relation to AI’s work on the region in order to lead the development of effective regional, country and thematic strategies, operational plans and responses to crisis situations.

2. Scans the external world for opportunities and threats, maintains an overview of political, human rights and other relevant developments in the region, and undertakes fieldwork in order to ensure informed direction and risk management of the department’s work; provide timely political advice; and contribute a relevant regional perspective to the setting of AI’s overall directions for human rights work at the global level.

3. Ensures integration at the regional level of research and action in order to provide an effective, coherent regional programme of work which delivers tangible outcomes for human rights in conformity with AI’s mission and consistent with its priorities, strategies and standards.

4. Represents AI at a senior level, including in the field, with government officials, international organizations, civil society organizations, public events and the media, developing and communicating messages crafted at influencing the appropriate audience.

5. Leads regional and country work in crisis situations, ensuring timely, effective interventions and flexible use of resources to support them.

6. Develops and applies quality control systems to ensure timely and effective human rights action based on impartial, accurate and ethical research, and is accountable for the department’s activities and outputs. Ensures the identification and promotion of best practice, encouraging and leading learning and skill development among the department’s staff.

7. Manages the staff and other resources of the department, including remote management, to ensure their most effective use, in line with agreed priorities and policies. Manages risk assessments and oversees the implementation of security procedures for regional programmes staff.

8. Builds and maintains effective working relationships with AI’s sections and structures in order to identify and exploit opportunities for co-operation, information-sharing and problem solving

9. Reports on the department work, including financial reporting, and contributes to the International Secretariat’s overall reporting obligations, ensuring accountability to internal stakeholders for the department’s programme of work and allocated resources.

10. Participates in the corporate management of the International Secretariat, including by contributing to:

Development of strategic and operational plans;
Identification and solution of corporate management issues;
Ensuring effective communications across departments;
Deputizing for senior management.

Person specification

A successful Programme Director would:

Ensure the development of strategies at regional and country level, taking on board organizational priorities and the situation on the ground.
Provide timely and sound political advice on regional and country human rights work, and contribute actively to the shaping of AI’s global human rights agenda.
Provide initiative and leadership in responding to crisis or emerging opportunities.
Represent AI effectively externally where a high profile is needed, whether in the field, with international organizations or other settings.
Effectively manage the staff and financial resources of the department, promoting excellence, encouraging flexibility and ensuring the application of AI’s standards and policies across regional work.
Develop and maintain cooperative relations with the rest of AI’s movement and key external stakeholders.
Report regularly and effectively and be accountable for the work of the department.
Possess fluent written and spoken English skills with a very good working knowledge of Arabic. Working knowledge of French and other regional languages would be an advantage.

Terms and conditions

Salary: £53,558
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Clerkenwell, central London
Contract duration: Permanent Contract
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus one Amnesty International grace day and statutory and national public holidays .
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement.
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary.
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period).
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 6% of gross salary.
Cultural Diversity: All staff will work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
Health and Safety: All staff are required to comply with Amnesty International's policy and rules relating to Health and Safety and its security regulations at work.

Project Co-ordinator – Strategic Partnerships

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:55:27 +0000

Job Title: Project Co-ordinator - Strategic Partnerships
Team: Strategic Partnerships Project Team
Programme: International Mobilization
Recruit reference: IMP/08/23
Salary: £31,098

How to Apply

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This post is responsible for co-ordinating AI’s work on Strategic Partnerships with four NGOs. You will provide support for AI’s Strategic Partnership work, and co-ordinate resources across AI to deliver the Partnerships. You will contribute to the development of the Partnerships by providing quality campaigning and activism work, including by organizing or participating in field visits, while providing relevant research and advice regarding partner relations. The projects are based in Uganda, Liberia, Latvia, Indonesia and Botswana.

We are seeking an inspirational communicator who has the ability to motivate and mobilize activists and to develop close relationships with the Partner NGOs. You will demonstrate previous experience in working closely with NGOs in the field and with a large International NGO. You will also demonstrate solid understanding of working on one or more of the following issues: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights, Death Penalty, Policing and Impunity, Gender-based violence in post-conflict situations. You will be fluent in English.

Job Description

Job Title: Project Co-ordinator - Strategic Partnerships
Programme: International Mobilization
Grade:  4
Reporting to: Project Manager - Strategic Partnerships
Posts that this job manages: None
Other key relationships
External: Four Strategic Partner NGOs.
Internal: Relevant regional and thematic teams, with growth managers in IMP, with SD of IMP.

USEFUL INFORMATION: There will be travel expected in this job, most likely to (though not confined to) Latvia, Indonesia, Botswana, Uganda and Liberia. It is a full-time post and is funded by an IMT grant.

JOB PURPOSE: To devise and guide AI’s action strategy to support Strategic Partnership (SP) work. To maximize the use of AI’s resources to support SPs. To foster synergy between AI SP project and other strategic priorities.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: To develop new ways of growing AI’s human right work by working in partnerships with other NGOs, and mobilizing new constituencies of activists.

AIIS PURPOSE: The IS, which operates from a number of sites around the world, gathers and communicates accurate and action-oriented human rights information globally. We campaign for meaningful human rights change; enable effective human rights activism and work to persuade governments and other actors to uphold universal human rights standards. We provide strategic leadership, support and advice to the AI movement globally, fostering AI’s contribution, presence and public accountability throughout the world.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To provide expert campaigning, activism and mobilization advice and related issues to Strategic Partners, AI staff, and other AI membership bodies, including by reviewing and approving joint AI-NGO materials for accuracy and relevance with respect to AI's policy within the approvals structure.
Develop AI policy, standards and guidelines in relation to Strategic Partnerships.
Undertake quality campaigning and activism work, including by organizing or participating in field visits with – as appropriate – politicians, police officers, journalists, and other NGO leaders.
Write timely and effective reports, briefings, correspondence, action materials, and other internal and external documents to contribute to AI strategies on Strategic Partnerships.
Represent AI at relevant meetings, promptly reporting back to the IMP team, other parts of the IS, and the movement, and act as an AI spokesperson on SPs as appropriate.
To co-ordinate AI’s efforts to offer capacity building initiatives to SPs in the form of planning, identifying and recruiting trainers and evaluating such initiatives

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

The four NGO partners will have a strong and positive relationship with the co-ordinator.
Relevant parts of Amnesty International – both in the International Secretariat and with relevant Sections – can work positively and constructively with the co-ordinator.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Sound experience at an international level of working with NGOs in the field, with an appreciation of the difficulties of working on the ground and of working in collaboration with another NGO.
Professional experience in human rights is essential.
A sufficiently broad understanding of human rights struggles is essential; experience of human rights work in one or more of the following countries is desirable: Latvia, Uganda, Liberia, Indonesia, Botswana.
Experience of human rights work in one or more of the following issues is desirable: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights, Death Penalty, Policing and Impunity, Gender-based violence in post-conflict.
Fluent in written and spoken English
Working knowledge of Latvian, Russian, Indonesian, Spanish or Tswana is desirable
Understanding of equal opportunities issues and willingness to apply in work
Ability to work in multi-cultural environment with appropriate sensitivity to difference of culture, gender and physical ability
Awareness of issues of social justice, equality and fairness.

Conflict of Interest POLICY

EQUALITY STATEMENT

terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £31,098 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Central London
Contract duration: Fixed term contract for one year
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace day and statutory and national public holidays .
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Relocation: A generous relocation assistance package will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%.
Cultural Diversity: All staff will work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
Health and Safety: All staff are required to comply with Amnesty International's policy and rules relating to Health and Safety and its security regulations at work.
Work Permit: Will it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Yes
Probation: A 6 month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.

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Campaigner - Special Focus on North Africa

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Africa Human Rights Education Regional Project Manager

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Researcher - Special Focus on Jordan, Lebanon and Syria

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Project Co-ordinator - Arabic Online Communities Growth Project

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