Researcher - Italy, Austria, Germany, Baltics

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:59:19 +0000

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Amnesty International needs a researcher as part of the International Secretariat to take the
lead responsibility for initiating strategy and a programme of human rights research and
action on Italy, Germany, Austria and the Baltic States, by providing country expertise,
research skills and sound political judgement.

Working as part of the EU Team, you will monitor, investigate and analyze political, legal and
social developments and human rights conditions, including on areas such as discrimination, police
and migration, give authoritative advice on these areas, investigate and document cases and
patterns of human rights abuses; and produce country based and thematic reports.

You will need proven research experience, first hand working experience or research
knowledge of the relevant countries,excellent understanding of human rights and sound political judgement.

In addition to your specialist country knowledge you will need an understanding of the
cultures of the region, an understanding of the role played in the region by the European
Union, to be impartial, the ability to think strategically and have experience in working as part of a team.

You will have excellent writing skills and experience of analysing complex political
and social situations, interviewing for information and summarizing research information
into a concise and useable form. You will need the ability to liaise effectively and sensitively
with other organisations and represent AI to the government and media.

Fluent written and spoken English and Italian is essential. Knowledge of German is highly
desirable.

job description

Job Title: Researcher - Italy, Austria, Germany, Baltics
Team: EU
Programme: Europe and Central Programme

Reporting to: Programme Director / Deputy Programme Director
Posts that this job manages: This post has no line management responsibility. However, the researcher participates in the coordination of the work of the team, other participants in research and campaigning projects, temporary staff and team volunteers..
Other key relationships: The researcher works in close collaboration with the campaigner and the research and campaign assistant and, where relevant, other posts in the International Secretariat and in the Amnesty International movement.

JOB PURPOSE: As Amnesty International’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..

ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: The International Secretariat, 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 Amnesty International movement globally, fostering Amnesty International’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 International Secretariat management, mission participants and internal or external stakeholders; and represent Amnesty International in the field;
To represent Amnesty International 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 Amnesty International’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 Amnesty International mission, policy, organizational and other issues in order to increase the effectiveness of Amnesty International’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.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

A successful researcher will have developed and implemented an effective and deliverable strategy on the countries, other geographical areas or themes in her/his brief; produced, implemented, monitored and evaluated related action plans within set deadlines; practised rigorous analysis and identified critical issues in a timely fashion; maintained and developed effective networks and written high quality reports and other materials for publication and internal use; and effectively represented Amnesty International and communicated its key messages.

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

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Proven experience of undertaking research on human rights or related issues;
Specialist knowledge and preferably first hand experience of relevant geographical regions:Italy, Germany, Austria and the Baltic States 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 Amnesty International to external stakeholders; and to communicate Amnesty International’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 Italian 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 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.

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 £37,584 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Clerkenwell, Central London
Contract duration: Permanent
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
Pension: After six consecutive months of service staff are automatically enrolled in 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.
Work Permit: Should it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Possibly, depending upon individual eligibility under the Home Office's points based system. Individual's should ascertain their eligibility to work in the UK before applying for a London based job with Amnesty International by using the points-based calculator at http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator. Please note that your application would be sponsored by Amnesty International, a Level A sponsor, as a Tier 2 (Skilled worker) in the General category.

How to Apply

The link below will connect you to our secure on-line application form. We strongly recommend that you prepare your application on paper before submitting it on-line. You may disconnect your internet connection while completing the form, and then reconnect to submit it. It will not be possible to save a half-completed form. You may wish to print the job details before beginning your application.

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Printable application form

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Researcher - Russian Federation Team

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:37:05 +0000

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You will need proven research experience, including on human rights, first-hand work experience of the region, a specialist knowledge of the Russian Federation, a good understanding of the international human rights framework, understanding of advocacy strategies, and sound political judgement.

In addition to your specialist country knowledge you will need a broader understanding of the region, and relevant regional and international inter-governmental bodies. You need to be impartial, be able to think strategically and have teamwork experience. You should have experience of analyzing complex political and social situations, interviewing for information and summarizing research information into a publishable form. You will need the ability to liaise effectively with other organizations and represent AI to government and other officials and the media. Fluent Russian and English are essential.

job description

Job Title: Researcher - Russian Federation
Team: Russian Federation Team
Programme: Europe and Central Asia Programme

Reporting to: Programme Director / Deputy Programme Director
Posts that this job manages: This post has no line management responsibility. However, the researcher participates in the coordination of the work of the team, other participants in research and campaigning projects, temporary staff and team volunteers.
Other key relationships: The researcher works in close collaboration with the campaigner and the research and campaign assistant and, where relevant, other posts in the International Secretariat and in the Amnesty International movement.

JOB PURPOSE: As Amnesty International’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.

ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: The International Secretariat, 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 Amnesty International movement globally, fostering Amnesty International’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 International Secretariat management, mission participants and internal or external stakeholders; and represent Amnesty International in the field;
To represent Amnesty International 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 Amnesty International’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 Amnesty International mission, policy, organizational and other issues in order to increase the effectiveness of Amnesty International’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.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

A successful researcher will have developed and implemented an effective and deliverable strategy on the countries, other geographical areas or themes in her/his brief; produced, implemented, monitored and evaluated related action plans within set deadlines; practised rigorous analysis and identified critical issues in a timely fashion; maintained and developed effective networks and written high quality reports and other materials for publication and internal use; and effectively represented Amnesty International and communicated its key messages.
S/he will have contributed to the effective functioning of the team, and to the implementation of Amnesty International’s mission, upholding Amnesty International’s values at all times.

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 Amnesty International to external stakeholders; and to communicate Amnesty International’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 Russian 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 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.

Conflict of Interest POLICY

EQUALITY STATEMENT

terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £37,584 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: After six consecutive months of service staff are automatically enrolled in 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.
Work Permit: Should it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Possibly, depending upon individual eligibility under the Home Office's points based system. Individual's should ascertain their eligibility to work in the UK before applying for a London based job with Amnesty International by using the points-based calculator at http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator. Please note that your application would be sponsored by AI Ltd., a Level A sonsor, as a Tier 2 (Skilled worker) in the General category.

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 13th January 2010.

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Printable application form

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Relief Caseworker - Campaigning for Individuals Team

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:12:00 +0000

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Work with and for individuals at risk, including survivors and those at risk of human rights violations, is the backbone of Amnesty International’s research, campaigning, activism, and promotional work. Our work is possible because it is based on thousands of individuals’ experiences; to be meaningful, it must in return aim at improving individuals’ lives.

The Relief Caseworker post sits within a team that brings together a number of functions relating to Amnesty International’s work with and for individuals at risk, including campaigning for individuals at risk and providing forms of direct assistance to them.

You will help Amnesty International’s work with and for individuals at risk by coordinating Amnesty International’s financial assistance scheme internally and with a number of AI national offices. In order to do this you will require solid organizational skills; excellent ability to deal with and report on financial data; the ability to access situations against existing policy guidelines; and an understanding of international membership campaigning organisations.

job details

Job Title: Relief Caseworker
Team: Campaigning for Individuals at Risk Team
Programme: Campaigns Programme
Reporting to: Manager, Individuals at Risk Team
People that this job supervises: None
Other key relationships: Staff in regional programmes, all Campaign Programme staff, International fundraising, staff in AI national sections responsible for financial relief.

USEFUL INFORMATION: Amnesty International assists individuals at risk through public campaigning as well as through non-public means. The Individuals at Risk Team comprises staff who coordinate and deliver urgent and long-term international campaigning for individuals; staff who organize direct support and assistance to individuals at risk; staff who ensure the adherence to the ethical standards relating to our relationship with Individuals, including through our research and public communications. The Relief Caseworker post rarely works directly with individual victims and survivors of human rights violations, but organizes AI’s response to relief applications.

Location: London, some occasional international travel may be required

JOB PURPOSE: To coordinate Amnesty International’s financial assistance to individuals at risk, including providing international organization and oversight of this area of work with AI sections and structures; to ensure applications for financial relief for victims and survivors of human rights violations are vetted in line with agreed standards and in strategies; to track and coordinate response and payments with national AI sections and structures.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: To develop, coordinate, programme and lead on delivery of AI’s global campaigns; to coordinate and deliver campaign work on behalf of individuals at risk; to increase campaign effectiveness across the IS and the AI movement

ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: The International Secretariat, 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 Amnesty International movement globally, fostering Amnesty International’s contribution, presence and public accountability throughout the world.

Main Responsibilities

To coordinate Amnesty International’s financial assistance to individuals at risk (Relief), including providing international organization and oversight of this area of work with AI sections and structures.
To ensure that all applications for Relief, whether originated by the IS or by national sections, are vetted appropriately and to all agreed organizational ethical standards and legal standards; and that appropriate consultation has taken place with stakeholders within and outside the organization, as appropriate.
To contribute to the development of AI’s global strategy for Relief and the development of standards and practices for Relief; work with other members of the Individuals at Risk team and across the IS and sections to identify ways to improve the Relief scheme.
To monitor the budget and track expenditure against cases and across areas of expenditure; to provide regular reports of this expenditure for funders and IS management and global management structures.
To liaise with the International Fundraising Programme at the International Secretariat and with AI sections to coordinate delivery and monitoring of funding to agreed standards.
To provide advice and support to enable staff understanding of processes, procedures and standards for providing financial assistance; to contribute to the development of new guidance or training materials, as necessary.
Coordinate responses to complaints from individuals whose cases were taken up by AI and, as required, liaise with management, policy advisors and other staff to ensure a coordinated response to the issue(s) raised in the complaint.
Track the number of complaints made by individuals and provide regular reports on the number of complaints received; how they were dealt with; and the outcome of the organizational response.
Support the development of ethical best practice and overall effectiveness of Amnesty International’s casework by contributing to monitoring and evaluation and impact assessment projects, as required.
Perform all necessary administrative tasks to ensure effective self-servicing, participation in the recruitment and induction of new staff and consultants and perform and perform other tasks as appropriate.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

All Relief payments are made in line with relevant ethical and legal standards and principles
Financial assistance is delivered to beneficiaries efficiently
Staff across the International Secretariat and relevant sections understand the processes for accessing financial assistance schemes
The team is able to provide accurate and timely reports of Relief expenditure and to assess overall effectiveness of the work.
Complaints are handled quickly and sufficiently, and AI is able to report on how many, if any, complaints have been received from Individuals.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience of coordinating detailed work that involves multiple stakeholders, especially with colleagues based in different countries or offices; understanding and experience of handling casework on individuals, comparable to disbursement of financial assistance, highly desirable.
Ability to assess requirements of a situation and to compare them to criteria set out in policy guidelines; experience of employing judgment to make recommendations to decision-makers about cases or situations based on policies, strategies or other guidelines.
Ability to deal with financial data, including a high level of numeracy to handle without difficulty, the presentation of financial information in reports and accounts, in different currencies, in aggregated and disaggregated forms.
Ability to prepare, monitor, review manage budgets.
An understanding of the crucial importance of integrity and accountability in handling of all casework related to financial assistance; a commitment to abide by the highest standards of best ethical practice; ability to respond appropriately when you feel standards are at risk.
Ability to communicate clearly to different people, for different purposes, particularly in an international and multicultural environment; ability to explain complex issues in simple terms.
Ability to deal with or resolve complaints by beneficiaries or others; ability to identify and communicate to relevant stakeholders in order to establish the best way to resolve issues, disagreements or sensitive situations.
Experience of managing conflicting demands, meeting deadlines and adjusting priorities; willingness to undertake personal administrative tasks in accordance with the guidelines on self-servicing.
Ability to manage a heavy and varied workload effectively, to maintain high levels of both accuracy and output; and to manage both long-term and reactive work
Interest and concern in campaigning for human rights
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

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 Amnesty International’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: Full time salary of £31,104 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Clerkenwell, Central London
Contract duration: Fixed term contract of one year from start date
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.
Life insurance: 4 x 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.
Probation: A 6 month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.
Pension: After six consecutive months of service staff are automatically enrolled in 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%.
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.
Work Permit: Should it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Possibly, depending upon individual eligibility under the Home Office's points based system. Individual's should ascertain their eligibility to work in the UK before applying for a London based job with Amnesty International by using the points-based calculator at http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator. Please note that your application would be sponsored by Amnesty International, a Level A sponsor, as a Tier 2 (Skilled worker) in the General category.

how to apply

Please complete and submit an application form for this post by the deadline of Midnight on Monday 4th January 2010.

Apply for this post online (secure server)

Printable Application Form

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Campaigner - East Gulf team

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:53:40 +0000

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We are looking for a Campaigner to join our team covering several Gulf countries, including Iraq, and to help us uphold human rights and the protection of civilians in this area of the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA). As Campaigner, you will act as a focal point providing advice and support to AI's worldwide membership, including devising campaigning strategies and preparing written and other campaigning materials in support of human rights in Iraq and other Gulf countries, and you will provide research support.

You will have excellent campaigning skills and experience, including the ability to prioritize, and good organizational and communication skills. You must have the ability to write, speak and read English to a good standard and it is essential too that you can speak, listen and read Arabic. You will have detailed knowledge of the Gulf region, particularly Iraq; be sensitive to the cultures and people of the region; and have knowledge of and commitment to human rights. You must also have research skills and experience, an understanding of membership organizations, and the capability both to work on your own initiative and as a member of a team, often under pressure.

Job description

Job Title: Campaigner - East Gulf team
Team: East Gulf Team
Programme: Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Regional Programme
Reporting to: Programme Director
Posts that this job manages: 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.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: The MENA Programme monitors human rights in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, undertaking research, analysis and public reporting, and develops and leads the implementation of strategies for AI action, including membership campaigning and human rights capacity building, to promote and protect human rights in the MENA region.

ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: The International Secretariat, 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 Amnesty International movement globally, fostering Amnesty International’s contribution, presence and public accountability throughout the world.

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.

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 the countries or other
geographical areas or themes in her/his brief; 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 Middle East and North Africa region in general, particularly the Gulf region, 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.
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.

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Salary: Full time salary of £31,104 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: International Secretariat, Central London (Clerkenwell)
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
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.
Pension: After six consecutive months of service staff are automatically enrolled in 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%.
Work Permit: Should it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Possibly, depending upon individual eligibility under the Home Office's points based system. Individual's should ascertain their eligibility to work in the UK before applying for a London based job with Amnesty International by using the points-based calculator at http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator. Please note that your application would be sponsored by Amnesty International, a Level A sponsor, as a Tier 2 (Skilled worker) in the General category.

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 10th January 2010.

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