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Programme Director of Demand Dignity and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:47:35 +0100

job description

Job Title: Programme Director of Demand Dignity & Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Team: PD's Office
Programme:Demand Dignity & ESCR Programme
Recruitment reference: CP/09/12
Reporting to: Initially to the Senior Director, International Law, Policy and Campaigns, subsequently to the Senior Director, Campaigns.
Posts that this job manages: All staff working in the Demand Dignity and ESCR programme
Other key relationships: All members of the International Secretariat’s senior leadership team and in particular the Secretary General; all members of the International Secretariat's management team and in particular the directors and key staff of the regional, campaigns, policy and law programmes; key staff of Amnesty Internatinal’s sections/structures; external experts and civil society partners.

USEFUL INFORMATION: The post holder is a member of the International Secretariat management team. Its duties include the building of a coherent engagement with the Campaign’s plans by the International Secretariat as a whole and the broader Amnesty International movement. At times, travel will be required as may be “after-hours” work. The post holder is responsible for the Campaign’s budget as part of the International Secretariat’s overall budget management system and is accountable for its expenditure in line with approved plans and priorities.

JOB PURPOSE: To provide strategic direction, operational leadership and multi-disciplinary coordination on a movement-wide basis for Amnesty International’s global campaign to advance human dignity through promotion of the indivisibility and interdependence of all human rights.

AIIS 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 Iinternational movement globally, fostering Amnesty International’s contribution, presence and public accountability throughout the world.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the strategic development, implementation and Amnesty International movement-wide coordination and delivery of the Demand Dignity Campaign
Leads development of operational plans and budget, ensuring agreed priorities are implemented;
Ensures the strategic direction for the Demand Dignity campaign and Amnesty International’s work on ESCR is developed, well communicated and broadly understood;
In collaboration, develop and promote the Campaign’s strategy and oversee implementation of activity so that this is aligned to the delivery of its key objectives and priorities;
Provide strategic leadership to all those directly supporting the Campaign’s development and delivery, ensuring that the team’s operational plans and associated budget set out a measurable pathway to the effective delivery of the Campaigns’ overall objectives and priorities.
Ensure the Campaign’s strategy and its associated programme of implementation, including is launch, is supported coherently by all the professional disciplines and functions on which its success depends.
Establish commissioning, monitoring and review mechanisms that will ensure the Campaign is underpinned by high quality human rights research, policy and legal advice, activist mobilization and government lobbying approaches, multi-lingual and multi-media strategies and fundraising initiatives that are fully convergent with the Campaign’s objectives and priorities.
Lead provision of advice to Amnesty International’s operational leadership, so that all Amnesty International directors can have access to the information they require to play their part in ensuring Amnesty International delivers the Campaign to a high standard.
Communicate effectively with all key stakeholders within and outside the Amnesty International movement, the vision and direction for the Campaign and its launch programme, making expectations clear and achievable and setting out any contributions required in sequence and according to clear schedules.
Lead the development, implementation and integration of innovative qualitative and quantitative research, campaigning and of activist mobilization techniques that ensure the Campaign’s relevance to diverse activist audiences including specifically those in global South and East.
Ensure the Campaign leads to and is supported by the formation of appropriate and effective partnerships with other international and local NGOs and social movements within the framework of the Campaign’s objectives and overall strategic priorities.
Enable the Campaign to make a substantial contribution to the strengthening of Amnesty International as a diverse multi-cultural activist-based organization.

Facilitate International Secretariat and movement-wide collaboration, cooperation, coordination and learning.
Leads multi-disciplinary coordination across the International Secretariat in support of the Campaign’s delivery.
Coordinates International Secretariat inputs to the Demand Dignity International Management Team.
Builds and maintains internal and external relationships in support of the programme’s work
Contribute as relevant, the Campaign’s perspective and priorities to the formulation and development of integrated thematic, regional and country actions and strategies.
Ensure the activity and budgets of those working to deliver the Campaign are documented, managed, monitored and reported against in keeping with high standards of project management.
Build, set and implement activity to meet agreed targets for the Campaign, ensuring that rigorous methods are in place for evaluation of the effectiveness of its processes and the impacts of its projects.
Contribute to, and lead as appropriate, initiatives designed to cultivate a learning environment within the International Secretariat, with a particular emphasis on the promotion and enhancement of work to advance economic, social and cultural rights and the principles of indivisibility and interdependence.
Contribute effectively to new ways of working across Amnesty International so that there is global coordination, planning and scheduling of actions and joint coordination of the associated thematic campaigning including the selection, organization & delivery of campaign projects.

Manage the Campaign’s Team and Core Relationships
Lead the development and implementation of the Campaign’s operational plans, budget and income generation strategies.
Manage effectively the Campaign’s staff including by ensuring appropriate resource allocation; adherence to human resource policies covering recruitment, health and safety, training, supervision and assessment of staff; compliance with International Secretariat Staff Terms and Conditions of Employment and related policies and procedures, including those relating to cultural diversity and equal opportunities.
Promote sharing of information and cooperative work practices within the Campaign’s team and by team members with other stakeholders to identify and promote best practice and encourage a culture of learning and professional development.
Apply within the Campaign team effective quality control systems, ensuring that the Campaign’s products and activities meet the organization's standards of timeliness, ethics, accuracy, consistency, balance, independence, and impartiality.
Share responsibility for management of the International Secretariat
Participate 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 programmes.
Undertake public representation responsibilities on Amnesty International’s behalf as agreed.
Monitors and manages budget related tasks

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

Amnesty International’s Demand Dignity Campaign is delivering tangible human rights results, having engaged the Amnesty International movement globally and making demonstrable progress towards its strategic goals and objectives.
The budget & other resources allocated to the Campaign are managed in line with priorities and desired outcomes and accountabilities internally and externally, including to specific donors, are fully met.
Campaign staff and those across the International Secretariat and the movement who are central to the Campaign’s success have the capacity and competencies to deliver the Campaign’s objectives and priorities, are performing to a high standard and contributing effectively to Amnesty International’s broader work related to poverty and human rights.
Partnerships between Amnesty International and other organizations at the international, regional and national levels are effective and building a visible and diverse constituency for human rights.
Amnesty International is established for the longer-term as an organization playing a key role the global movement to redress poverty and promote the indivisibility of human rights.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Extensive and proven understanding of human rights and their indivisibility and interdependence.
Knowledge of and vision for the intersections between respect for human rights and eradication of poverty preferably including in-depth knowledge of specific country situations.
In depth experience in human rights research and campaigning, demonstrating a clear understanding of the levers and processes that combine to deliver sustainable social change across the world’s regions.
Knowledge of relevant social movements, human rights networks and the concerns of human rights defenders globally.
Demonstrable success in the management of people and resources.
A proven strategic thinker with sound political judgment.
An excellent communicator with experience in high-level representation and fluent in English and preferable other relevant language/s

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 £53,568 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Central London
Contract duration: Fixed Term Contract until 2012 with the possibility of extension until 2016
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
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
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 six month probation period will be included in the contract for this post.
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? Yes, 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 as a Tier 2 (Skilled worker) in the General category.

How to Apply

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Apply for this post online (secure server)

Printable application form

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International Projects Advisor

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:02:27 +0100

Advert

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of grantfunded projects, seeking new funding opportunities, developing projects for grant proposals, and cultivating and managing relationships with trusts and foundations.

Your role will also involve mentoring and training in grants fundraising techniques for Amnesty International’s fundraisers around the world – requiring international travel. With substantial experience of grant fundraising you’ll also have good project management skills, enthusiasm and a commitment to the aims of Amnesty International.

job description

Job Title: International Projects Advisor
Team: International Projects Unit
Programme: International Fundraising Programme

Reporting to: Head of International Projects Unit
Posts that this job manages: Volunteers
Other key relationships: Team members (International Projects Advisors), Director of Fundraising, Senior Director for International Mobilisation, Director of Financial and Accounting Programme and other finance programme staff, Programme Directors and programme staff, Executive Deputy Secretary General, Senior Directors, Amnesty International section fundraising staff, current and potential funders, consultants and advisors in the philanthropy industry, peer networks

JOB PURPOSE: Working alongside fellow International Projects Advisor, the Head of International Projects Unit and in collaboration with other International Secretariat Programmes and Amnesty International sections and structures, the Advisor will provide overall implementation of grant development programmes to meet Amnesty International’s revenue goals: identify and secure new sources of grant funding, coordinate fulfilment of conditions relating to existing grants, and, promote best practice in grants fundraising in the movement.

DEPARTMENT PURPOSE: To grow the people and money resources for the International Secretariat and to grow the fundraising of the movement in order to increase Amnesty International’s human rights work through: securing funding for Amnesty International's work, promoting the international case for giving and distributing information and sharing fundraising tools to build fundraising capacity.

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

Achieve the Operational Plan target for income secured from trusts and foundations to ensure the International Secretariat has the income for its budgeted activities.
Identify and develop an extensive knowledge of global and local funding opportunities.
Maintain an overview of Amnesty International projects and activities in order to match to funding opportunities.
Advise staff on project development, production of proposals and budgets and where necessary convene and coordinate proposal development project teams.
Prepare and ensure approvals of all grant proposals and solicitation letters to potential funders.
Develop mutually beneficial relationships with prospective funders through appropriate cultivation and stewardship in order to protect and develop Amnesty International’s funding constituency.
Maintain and enhance Amnesty International’s reputation and credibility with grant giving bodies through the implementation of best practice in grants management for a given portfolio of funders and projects:
Develop and implement grant management systems and procedures
Provide appropriate training and support to IS teams and Amnesty International sections and structures on project planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation aspects, as well as financial budgeting and monitoring in order to.
Assist in the development of capacity building strategies for AI sections and structures in order to ensure Amnesty International’s ability to respond to funding opportunities from trusts and foundations.
Assist in the development of tools and resources
Deliver support to strategically selected sections and structures to enable skill sharing across the Amnesty International movement.
Carry out own administrative tasks related to the post in accordance with the agreed guidelines for self-servicing.
Other tasks as assigned according to the grade and nature of this post

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

Sustainable and diverse income stream from a range of grant giving organization funding Amnesty International projects.
Knowledge of current funding opportunities.
Ability to respond to fundraising opportunities by drawing on knowledge of Amnesty International projects and activities developed in the role.
Development and submission of funding proposals to international grant giving bodies.
Reputation of Amnesty International's leading human rights organisation upheld though effective grant management, timely and interesting reports submitted to funders.
Mutually beneficial, respectful and sustainable funding relationships developed with sections and structures and grant giving organizations.
Best practice fundraising and grant management maintained and built upon at the International Secretariat and within the movement
Support and advice in grants fundraising and management delivered to Amnesty International sections and structures through a variety of methods.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Fundraising:
Extensive experience of developing large scale funding proposals to a variety of international trusts, foundations and institutional sources.
Experience of developing and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with funders.
Experience in identifying funding information sources and carrying out in-depth research on funding opportunities.
Ability to make strategic decisions in order to meet fundraising targets.
Experience of developing and implementing long-term grant-fundraising strategy.
Ability to provide mentoring and training on fundraising issues and specifically grants fundraising.
Ability to develop strategic relationships with funders and represent Amnesty International in a professional manner to the external funding world.
Project planning and development:
In-depth knowledge and experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Ability to provide coaching and mentoring on project management.
Ability to convene and coordinate project team
Communication:
Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex issues clearly for external audiences.
Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact in dealing with and building relationships with key stakeholders (both internal and external) at all levels.
Ability to build support for and represent the team within the movement and liaise with people at all levels of the organisation.
Planning and organizational skills
Experience of managing competing deadlines and prioritising own workload in a busy environment.
Proven capacity to plan ahead taking into account a number of factors and using own initiative.
Experience of judgement and strategic thinking
Experience of identifying and using information to make sound judgements on projects, with overall responsibility for portfolio of funders and projects.
Ability to understand and exploit opportunities to pursue specific goals, this includes being able to determine what information is needed, what level of consultation and decision-making would be appropriate and what impact specific decisions may have on related areas.
Ability to think strategically, and achieve fundraising targets and long-term aims of team.
Ability to influence others when required and make recommendations on alternative courses of action if appropriate.
Financial and budgeting skills
Experience in analysing, compiling and editing budgetary information for large projects.
Experience in monitoring and overseeing large budgets and taking strategic decisions on most cost-effective solutions, taking into considerations funders’ requirements.
Ability to provide advice on best value in the use of resources and taking overall responsibility for own project budgets.
Experience of developing and monitoring own and/or team budget.
Training and skill sharing experience
Experience of conducting training, preferably in project management or grant fundraising.
Ability to devise, in collaboration with others, training programmes on topics linked to grants-fundraising.
Ability to assess training needs and evaluate best way forward for sharing skills across the movement.
Ability to develop innovative and creative ideas and use own initiative to develop new tools to support fundraising work within the team and to others.
Team work
A proven ability to work effectively within a team, setting clear goals, coordinating work with colleagues and providing advice to other members of the team when required.
A proven ability to adopt a flexible approach to work and provide pro-active cover within the team.
A proven ability to negotiate solutions and resources between programmes and project team members
IT skills and experience
Extensive experience and fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and the internet essential.
Knowledge of using fundraising databases.

Conflict of Interest POLICY

EQUALITY STATEMENT

terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £37,584 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: 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
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
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 six month probation period will be included in the contract for this post.
Work Permit: Should it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Yes, 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 as a Tier 2 (Skilled worker) in the General category.
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.
Pension: After six months of service you will automatically be 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%.

How to Apply

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.

International Projects Advisor

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:16:00 +0100

Advert

job description

Job Title: International Projects Advisor
Team: International Projects Unit
Programme: International Fundraising Programme

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Achieve the Operational Plan target for income secured from trusts and foundations to ensure the International Secretariat has the income for its budgeted activities.
Identify and develop an extensive knowledge of global and local funding opportunities.
Maintain an overview of Amnesty International projects and activities in order to match to funding opportunities.
Advise staff on project development, production of proposals and budgets and where necessary convene and coordinate proposal development project teams.
Prepare and ensure approvals of all grant proposals and solicitation letters to potential funders.
Develop mutually beneficial relationships with prospective funders through appropriate cultivation and stewardship in order to protect and develop Amnesty International’s funding constituency.
Maintain and enhance Amnesty International’s reputation and credibility with grant giving bodies through the implementation of best practice in grants management for a given portfolio of funders and projects:
Develop and implement grant management systems and procedures
Provide appropriate training and support to IS teams and Amnesty International sections and structures on project planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation aspects, as well as financial budgeting and monitoring in order to.
Assist in the development of capacity building strategies for AI sections and structures in order to ensure Amnesty International’s ability to respond to funding opportunities from trusts and foundations.
Assist in the development of tools and resources
Deliver support to strategically selected sections and structures to enable skill sharing across the Amnesty International movement.
Carry out own administrative tasks related to the post in accordance with the agreed guidelines for self-servicing.
Other tasks as assigned according to the grade and nature of this post

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?

Sustainable and diverse income stream from a range of grant giving organization funding Amnesty International projects.
Knowledge of current funding opportunities.
Ability to respond to fundraising opportunities by drawing on knowledge of Amnesty International projects and activities developed in the role.
Development and submission of funding proposals to international grant giving bodies.
Reputation of Amnesty International's leading human rights organisation upheld though effective grant management, timely and interesting reports submitted to funders.
Mutually beneficial, respectful and sustainable funding relationships developed with sections and structures and grant giving organizations.
Best practice fundraising and grant management maintained and built upon at the International Secretariat and within the movement
Support and advice in grants fundraising and management delivered to Amnesty International sections and structures through a variety of methods.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Fundraising:
Extensive experience of developing large scale funding proposals to a variety of international trusts, foundations and institutional sources.
Experience of developing and nurturing mutually beneficial relationships with funders.
Experience in identifying funding information sources and carrying out in-depth research on funding opportunities.
Ability to make strategic decisions in order to meet fundraising targets.
Experience of developing and implementing long-term grant-fundraising strategy.
Ability to provide mentoring and training on fundraising issues and specifically grants fundraising.
Ability to develop strategic relationships with funders and represent Amnesty International in a professional manner to the external funding world.
Project planning and development:
In-depth knowledge and experience in project planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
Ability to provide coaching and mentoring on project management.
Ability to convene and coordinate project team
Communication:
Excellent written communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex issues clearly for external audiences.
Ability to exercise diplomacy and tact in dealing with and building relationships with key stakeholders (both internal and external) at all levels.
Ability to build support for and represent the team within the movement and liaise with people at all levels of the organisation.
Planning and organizational skills
Experience of managing competing deadlines and prioritising own workload in a busy environment.
Proven capacity to plan ahead taking into account a number of factors and using own initiative.
Experience of judgement and strategic thinking
Experience of identifying and using information to make sound judgements on projects, with overall responsibility for portfolio of funders and projects.
Ability to understand and exploit opportunities to pursue specific goals, this includes being able to determine what information is needed, what level of consultation and decision-making would be appropriate and what impact specific decisions may have on related areas.
Ability to think strategically, and achieve fundraising targets and long-term aims of team.
Ability to influence others when required and make recommendations on alternative courses of action if appropriate.
Financial and budgeting skills
Experience in analysing, compiling and editing budgetary information for large projects.
Experience in monitoring and overseeing large budgets and taking strategic decisions on most cost-effective solutions, taking into considerations funders’ requirements.
Ability to provide advice on best value in the use of resources and taking overall responsibility for own project budgets.
Experience of developing and monitoring own and/or team budget.
Training and skill sharing experience
Experience of conducting training, preferably in project management or grant fundraising.
Ability to devise, in collaboration with others, training programmes on topics linked to grants-fundraising.
Ability to assess training needs and evaluate best way forward for sharing skills across the movement.
Ability to develop innovative and creative ideas and use own initiative to develop new tools to support fundraising work within the team and to others.
Team work
A proven ability to work effectively within a team, setting clear goals, coordinating work with colleagues and providing advice to other members of the team when required.
A proven ability to adopt a flexible approach to work and provide pro-active cover within the team.
A proven ability to negotiate solutions and resources between programmes and project team members
IT skills and experience
Extensive experience and fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and the internet essential.
Knowledge of using fundraising databases.

Conflict of Interest POLICY

EQUALITY STATEMENT

terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £37,584 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Central London
Contract duration: 18 month fixed -erm 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
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
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 six month probation period will be included in the contract for this post.
Work Permit: Should it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Yes, 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 as a Tier 2 (Skilled worker) in the General category.
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.
Pension: After six months of service you will automatically be 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%.

How to Apply

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.

Senior Designer

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:33:09 +0100

Job Title: Senior Designer
Team: Design
Programme: Publications
Salary: £37,584

Reports to: Deputy Programme Director

Job Purpose The Senior Designer leads and directs the design of printed materials produced by or in collaboration with the International Secretariat as expressed through the Global Identity.

We are looking for a proven and talented Senior Designer to take a lead role in the International Secretariat’s design unit.

As well as day to day design work on key campaigns, the role includes managing design-led initiatives, advising on visual communications strategies, evaluating the design component of projects and guiding the work of two in-house staff and external freelancers. You will be responsible for ensuring that Amnesty International’s Global Identity is managed and deployed across a range of materials, and for maintaining excellence and creativity in all aspects of design work.

This is a varied role, but above all you will have the ability to produce inspirational and creative work through our Global Identity. Proven experience of working within a brand or visual identity is therefore essential, and a portfolio that includes work for campaigning organisations will be a distinct advantage.jects; and guiding the work of design staff at the IS

Main Responsibilities

Primary Tasks:

Lead the provision and implementation of design services and expertise to the IS and sections and structures to ensure that all printed materials are geared to a multicultural audience, allocate design and layout work in consultation with the Production Manager to ensure effective coordination of the Design Unit.

Design publications and materials from concept to print, ensuring that high quality design solutions are applied to assigned projects within the context of Amnesty Internationals Global Identity and within the agreed work plans of the Design Unit.

Work with project teams and attend project meetings in order to advise on design solutions and formats, and develop design briefs; work to schedule on multiple projects.

Supervise the IS’s implementation of Amnesty International’s global identity across a broad range of printed products, to ensure that design briefs for new formats or publications, and work done within existing templates, are consistent to Amnesty International’s branding.

Responsible for approving all design and layout work, both internal and external, to ensure the quality of the finished product.

Consult with other project stakeholders in order to contribute to planning processes and the monitoring and evaluation of the success or otherwise of printed communications products.

Supervise the work of the Graphic Designer, Production Artworker and other post holders and volunteers, to ensure that design and layout services are maintained to the highest standards.

Liaise with International Production Coordinators in order to supply information on print specifications, external design, print and typesetting vendors as required.

Lead the development of and recommend new print formats for designed publications and maintain an up-to-date portfolio of reference material and guidelines for other staff.

Enhance team and programme objectives with a sound knowledge of communications design practice for organizations with a multicultural target audience in order to keep up-to-date with current design practices and trends.

Work with other team members and the IT program to ensure software solutions for design are up-to-date and effective to use.

Provide mentoring support, identify training needs for members of the design unit and attend internal and external training courses related in order to develop skills, as agreed with management.

Contribute to the team’s administrative systems and procedures and provide cover for other team members, in order to maintain overall flexibility and performance of the team. .

Skills and Experience

Experience of leading a design team and advising stakeholders on all aspects of design, including applications of branding and corporate identity
Experience of collaborating and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and publishing professionals, including production staff, editors, campaigners and research teams
Experience of designing a wide range of materials in a professional environment, preferably within a campaigning organisation
Ability to present concepts and ideas confidently, negotiate and manage feedback effectively and deploy active listening skills
Experience of implementing and working creatively within the constraints of a brand or corporate identity
Experience of supervising and directing the work of external and internal designers
Experience of developing clear commissions for design work, and design briefs.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor work effectively and to work to strict deadlines
Detailed understanding of all processes related to production design including working with external suppliers such as design agencies, typesetters and printers
Expertise across a range of design and desktop publishing software (for example, Quark, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Acrobat)
Proven ability to keep up-to-date with visual communications and maintain an up-to-date portfolio
Proven ability to work with visual narratives sensitively and appropriately
A qualification in graphic design (eg BTEC HND or degree)

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 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 £37,584 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Clerkenwell, central London
Contract duration: Fixed term contract of 9 month duration
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: If you serve 6 consecutive months of service you will be 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.
Work Permit: Will it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? it is unlikely that a Work Permit could be obtained for a 3 month posting in this role.
Probation: A 1 month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply for this post online (secure server)

ALL Internal applications will be considered before external applications

The link above 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.

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.