Regional Deputy Programme Director

Fixed term contract of 9 months in duration
Salary: £50,100 per annum
London based

About the role

We are promoting growth in human rights research, advocacy and activism in the Europe and Central Asia Region, and are looking for someone to line manage our teams working on the EU and the western Balkans. You will work with the Programme Director and other managers dedicated to developing human rights strategies in the region, delivering plans and managing staff. All the while ensuring that it remains aligned with Amnesty’s broader strategic objectives. It’s a far reaching challenge that incorporates everything from people management, training and development to operational planning and budgetary control.

About you

You will bring leadership and dedication to human rights, together with knowledge of the region, political judgement, and management skills. In all likelihood, you’ll come to us from a similar role with another NGO. But whatever your specific background, you’ll need to combine clear, strategic thinking with practical experience of organizational development on an international stage. The key to your success in this role, however, will be your ability to lead, inspire and bring out the best in everyone around you.
If you have proven experience and skills in these fields, and have first hand experience of these regions, this is the chance to help shape Amnesty International’s human rights agenda there. Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, and knowledge of French or Spanish desirable.

About us

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses, and to protect and progress the rights of people around the world who are discriminated against on the basis of who they are. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, equality and freedom wherever they’re denied. Our network of almost three million members and supporters is already making a difference in 150 countries. And whether we’re applying pressure through high-level research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations, movement mobilisation or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

For further information about this and our other current vacancies, and to apply online, please visit our website www.amnesty.org/jobs.

Closing date; 22nd May

CVs will not be accepted.