Programme Director - Middle East & North Africa Programme

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

Job description

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

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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 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.
Work Permit: Should it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Yes, depending on individual assessment via the Home Office's new points system.

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Campaigner - Special Focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:02:01 +0000

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You will be required to conduct and co-ordinate campaigning activities, assessing where we will have an impact and how we can make a difference. You will have proven campaigning skills and knowledge of Central Africa, and in particular the Democratic Republic of Congo.

You will be a dynamic and team oriented person with first hand experience of the region with awareness and understanding of its cultures. Essential criteria for this role includes; knowledge of Central Africa, impartial political judgement, excellent communication skills (including a good working knowledge of French), strong strategic thought and an open and result oriented approach to your work.

Job Description

Job Title: Campaigner - Special Focus on the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Team: Central Africa - London office
Programme: Africa
Recruitment Reference: AFR/08/13
Salary: £31,098
Grade: 4
Location: London, United Kingdom
Reports to: Program Director / Deputy Programme Director
Responsible for: This post has no line management responsibility. However, the campaigner participates in the coordination of the work of the team, other participants in campaigning projects, temporary staff and team volunteers.
Other key relationships: The campaigner works in close collaboration with the researcher, the research and campaign assistant and the regional campaign coordinator and, where relevant, other posts in the International Secretariat and in the AI movement.

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, audio-visual 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 strategies, awareness of the need for actions and campaigning techniques to be based on campaigning strategies and designed to achieve the necessary impact;
Knowledge of the central Africa sub-region in general and knowledge of Democratic Republic of Congo.
Experience in campaigning on economic and social rights; and/or business and human rights; and/or gender is highly desirable.
Ability to understand and express ideas in English and French in a fluent, clear and concise way, both orally and in writing, and to communicate complex information and institutional positions;
Knowledge of a local language from the sub-region is an asset;
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;
Willingness to work in hostile environments;
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

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

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.

terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £31,098 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Clerkenwell, Central 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 .
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: Should it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Yes, depending on individual assessment via the Home Office's new points system.
Probation: A 6 month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.

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Deputy Programme Director - Campaigns Programme

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:44:09 +0000

job details

Job Title: Deputy Programme Director
Team: PD Office
Programme: Campaigns
Recruitment reference: CP/08/15
Reporting to: Campaign Programme Director
Posts that this job manages: As delegated by the Programme Director; some of Global Campaign Managers and team leaders of Activism and Planning Team, Individuals at Risk Team, and Military and Security Policing Team.
Other key relationships: Campaigns Senior Director, Secretary General, International Secretariat management team, International Executive Committee, Amnesty International sections and structures, in addition to key human rights actors outside AI such as those within the NGO community, the UN system, and academia.

Job purpose

Under the authority of the Programme Director, contribute to the leadership of the development and delivery of AI’s global , opportunistic or emergent campaigns including advice on campaign strategies and design, planning, evaluation, political advice, finances and staffing. The post contributes in particular to the coordination of campaigning actions with external opportunities, provides support for activism to the AI movement and support for regional and thematic campaigners; and coordinates the campaigning element of AI’s crisis response.

Main Responsibilities

Provides leadership in the development and delivery of AI’s global campaigns.
Deputise for the Programme Director as required. Is a member of the Amnesty International Management Team.
Assists the Programme Director to keep accurate record of and manage the campaigns budget to ensure that AI’s campaign activities are delivered on budget and to ensure that AI can deliver short tactical campaigns and actions associated with crises.
Provides management support and expertise to those Teams under her/his direct line management
In conjunction with the Programme Director acts to ensure that AI’s campaigning is well planned and scheduled to take advantage of external events which provide opportunities to highlight AI’s campaigning objectives.
Ensures that AI’s work for and on behalf of individuals is well integrated across the IS and the AI movement globally
Ensures that AI’s campaigning materials are designed to engage AI sections and structures and provide coherence to the actions of the AI movement.
Facilitates communication within the IS and the movement of campaigning issues and opportunities.
Ensures that AI staff receive training on campaigning.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

AI is consistently seen as a leader in the field of human rights advocacy and campaigning
AI’s campaigns have clearly articulated goals and success can and is measured against those goals.
Key policy people, media and human rights people have a clear sense of AI’s core values and the message of its specific campaigns.

Person specification

Substantial experience of campaigning including experience in the strategic development of campaigns preferably at the global level.
Knowledge of the trends and directions of campaigning in NGO/human rights sector and elsewhere.
Ability to analyse the political landscape, with an eye on to how to identify and take advantage of emerging campaigning opportunities.
Excellent communication skills including well developed presentation skills which are appropriate for diverse audiences and media.
Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.
A good working knowledge of human rights issues
People and project management experience.

EQUALITY STATEMENT

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

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.

Terms and conditions

Salary: £45,783
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Clerkenwell, Central London
Contract duration: Permanent contract
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace days 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 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: Should it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Yes, depending on individual assessment via the Home Office's new points system.
Probation: A 6 month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.

how to apply

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Campaigner - Special Focus on Chad

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:44:00 +0000

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We have a Campaigner vacancy in the Central Africa team of our Africa Regional Programme. Our Campaigners undertake a vital part of our work by conducting and coordinating campaigning activities, assessing where we will have an impact and how we can make a difference.

We are seeking dynamic team oriented people with proven campaigning skills; applicants should have first hand experience of the region with an awareness and understanding of its cultures. Essential criteria for this role include: knowledge of Central Africa, and in particular of Chad; impartial political judgement; excellent communication skills with demonstrable fluency in both English and French; strong strategic thought and an open and result oriented approach to your work.

Job Description

Job Title: Campaigner - Special Focus on Chad
Team: Central Africa - Kampala office
Programme: Africa
Recruitment Reference: AFR/08/17
Salary: £27,993 (pending final confirmation) with additional benefits including generous relocation package and annual salary increments.
Grade: 4
Location: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Program Director / Deputy Programme Director
Responsible for: This post has no line management responsibility. However, the campaigner participates in the coordination of the work of the team, other participants in campaigning projects, temporary staff and team volunteers.
Other key relationships: The campaigner works in close collaboration with the researcher, the research and campaign assistant and the regional campaign coordinator and, where relevant, other posts in the International Secretariat and in the AI movement.

JOB PURPOSE: To develop and implement campaigning strategies, managing and coordinating actions on human rights concerns by using and developing knowledge on Chad and the Central Africa region, 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 Chad and the central Africa region 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, audio-visual 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.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

A successful campaigner will have developed and implemented effective and deliverable campaigning strategies within the overall strategy on Chad and other Central African countries; communicated clear and effective messages to government, media, civil society, national and international NGOs and partners on the ground, having an impact on the human rights issues.

S/he will have produced, implemented, monitored and evaluated related action plans to set deadlines in conjunction with the researcher and the research and campaign assistant; generated external awareness and activities on the countries and/or themes in her/his brief including by mobilizing and supporting the membership, and expanded networks of influence in relation to key concerns and priority areas in the regional strategy and plans; and written high quality materials for publication and other outputs.

S/he will have contributed to the effective functioning of the team, and to the implementation of AI’s mission, upholding AI’s values at all times.

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 the Central African sub-region in general and a specialist knowledge in relation to Chad, Cameroon, the Republic of Congo and Central Africa Republic and other thematic issues in your brief;
Ability to understand and express ideas in English and French, in a fluent, clear and concise way, both orally and in writing, and to communicate complex information and institutional positions;
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

EQUALITY STATEMENT

terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £27,993 (pending final confirmation) per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Kampala, Uganda
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 .
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.

How to Apply

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Regional Campaign Coordinator - Africa Regional Programme

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:44:28 +0000

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As Regional Campaign Coordinator for the Africa Program, you will be responsible for developing AI’s campaigning and crisis response work on sub-Saharan Africa. This will include initiating, coordinating and evaluating AI’s campaigns and major actions on the region. You will contribute directly to the development of AI’s campaigning worldwide. You will work closely with AI’s membership Mobilization Programme in strengthening the campaigning skills and capacity of AI’s membership structures in Africa.

You will have knowledge of sources of social, political and economic influence in the region and advise on AI’s strengths in mobilizing such influence in relation to Africa in order to enhance AI’s campaigning activities on the region. You will be sensitive to the cultures and peoples of sub-Saharan Africa and will have a sound knowledge of human rights concerns in the region.You must be able to think and plan strategically, have sound political judgement and excellent organisational and communication skills. Fluent English and French language skills are essential.

Job Description

Job Title: Regional Campaign Coordinator
Team: Programme Director's Team
Programme: Africa
Recruitment Reference: AFR/08/18
Salary: £37,577
Grade: 5
Location: London, United Kingdom
Reports to: Program Director
Responsible for: This job has no line management responsibilities but supervises volunteers, as appropriate.
Other key relationships: Working in close collaboration with the researchers, campaigners and the research and campaign assistants in the Programme, staff in the Campaigns Programme, and in AI Sections and structures and other appropriate posts, as relevant.

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 lead as required in the development and implementation of impact-oriented regional campaigning strategies and plans on human rights issues;
To coordinate action planning and ensure overall consistency of campaigning standards, developing and communicating campaigning best practice in the Programme by monitoring and evaluating action strategies, plans and techniques.
To support campaigning by AI sections/structures in relation to the region, keeping in regular contact, advising and contributing to a network of (I)NGOs and other external partners in the development and implementation of campaign strategies in the region.
To maintain an overview of relevant political and human rights developments in the region and monitor AI’s campaigning work on and in the region;
To assess opportunities for effective action, coordinate, monitor and evaluate campaigns and other actions on the region, including crisis preparedness and response, and advising on the optimal use of campaigning resources across the region and identifying necessary adjustments in the planning and implementation of projects;
To provide support and advice to campaigners and others in the regional programme on building campaigning strategies and on the use of specific campaigning techniques and as required, to take part in field work in order to facilitate the formulation of an effective campaigning strategy;
To advise on, coordinate and review the development and implementation of global campaigns in the regional programme, to contribute to the development of AI's campaigning worldwide, including by participating as necessary in teams inside or across programmes;
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, and organizational issues in order to increase the effectiveness of AI’s work;
To draft, review and advise on campaigning and other materials for external and internal use, including advise on, coordinate, and review international campaign projects originating from sections and structures on their own country;
To communicate AI’s concerns, positions and messages to external and internal audiences including by representing AI in governmental, inter-governmental and various public forums, as well as with the news media, civil society organizations, political, economic and other actors;
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 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.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

A successful regional campaign coordinator will have developed and implemented impact-oriented regional campaigning strategies and plans on human rights issues, contributing to mobilization and action and maximizing the quality and impact of campaigns in relation to key concerns and priorities in the region.

S/he will have contributed to the effective campaigning in the region by contributing to the work of teams in the Programme, AI membership and wider activist networks, contributing to the implementation of AI’s mission, upholding AI’s values at all times.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience of planning, consulting on and coordinating campaigning strategies as part of a campaigning cycle to effect changes in specific situations on a regional or thematic basis, including in Africa.
Experience in selecting appropriate campaigning techniques and identifying relevant targets to achieve change;
Extensive knowledge of political, social and other human rights-related issues in Africa, including a good understanding of a human rights-based approach to poverty.
Experience of working in/with civil society organizations in Africa on thematic issues such as poverty and human rights, access to justice, and/or protection of civilians in armed conflict.
Knowledge of how to use the African (sub)-regional and international institutions/bodies from a campaigning perspective.
Ability to understand and express ideas in English and French in a fluent, clear and concise way, both orally and in writing, and to transmit complex information and institutional positions;
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, including ability to supervise volunteers;
Experience of organising events and meetings and coordinating the components necessary to the success of such an event;
Knowledge or awareness of the challenges arising from working with colleagues and organisations based in other countries;
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

EQUALITY STATEMENT

terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £37,577 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Clerkenwell, Central 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 .
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: Should it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Yes, depending on individual assessment via the Home Office's new points system.
Probation: A 6 month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.

How to Apply

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Campaigner - Special Focus on Chad

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Regional Campaign Coordinator - Africa Regional Programme

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