Description

• 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 Amnesty International 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 Amnesty International’s concerns, positions and key messages to Amnesty International’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 Amnesty International 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 Amnesty International mission, policy, organizational and other issues in order to increase the effectiveness of Amnesty International’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.

Eligibility

• 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 sub-region in general and a specialist knowledge in relation to specific countries or other geographical areas or thematic issues in your brief;
• Ability to understand and express ideas in English and Serbian in a fluent, clear and concise way, both orally and in writing, and to communicate complex information and institutional positions;
• The ability to communicate in other relevant languages from the region would be 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 Amnesty International in a variety of forums, particularly with civil society and the Amnesty International 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 Amnesty International’s guidelines on self-servicing;
• Understanding of equal opportunities, cultural diversity and gender issues as well as a commitment to apply relevant policies;

Remuneration

Full time salary of £34,032 per annum (pro rata for part time staff).

Application

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For more information please read the Terms and conditions and the Description here.

Deadline for applications is 15 February 2012.

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