Senior Africa Campaigner At Amnesty International

JOB PURPOSE:

Amnesty International West & Central Africa Regional Office is looking for an experienced Camapigner Deputy Regional Director for Campaigns to lead on innovative and creative approaches to campaigning in the region.

The role reports to the Regional Director and will provide strategic leadership in the development, management and delivery of high impact campaigns. The Deputy Director Campaigns manages the campaign and communication team and ensures integrated ways of working in a multi-functional office.

The role can be Dakar or a location with an Amnesty International Secretariat office(as listed below), subject to further confirmation and provided that we are in a position to hire an employee in that location: Dakar, Johannesburg and Nairobi. Salary and benefits will vary depending on the Amnesty IS salary scale for the country. Amnesty International encourages candidates from all over the world to apply, subject to visa requirements, a relocation package can be offered.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have extensive experience of leading campaigns at the national & international level using strategic campaign methodologies & tools. A good knowledge of the West & Central Africa sub-region in which the post operates and the ability to work effectively within a varied and changing set of focus issues and countries will be required. Experience of working in a key leadership role in a complex organization and of managing people and teams is expected. The nature of this role will require excellent political judgment, the ability to spot and address both risks and opportunities and of managing conflicting demands, meeting deadlines, managing budgets and adjusting priorities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit and manage Campaigns staff, ensure staff and performance are managed effectively and talent is nurtured;
• Manage the development and implementation of human rights campaigns and advocacy action plans for the region in line with global and regional priorities and strategies
• Responsible for overall quality and timeliness of campaign plans and campaigning output from the regional office, coordinating with or seeking input from Continental or Global teams as required
• Manage risk assessments and oversee the implementation of security, wellbeing, health and safety procedures for staff

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive experience of leading campaigns at the national & international level through a campaigns lifecycle (issue identification, strategy development, campaign delivery, monitoring & evaluation, campaign exit and impact assessment), and using strategic campaign methodologies & tools
• Knowledge of the West & Central Africa sub-region in which the post operates and the ability to work effectively within a varied and changing set of focus issues and countries
• The ability to matrix manage cross-functional, multi-cultural, and distance project teams; Experience of working with colleagues, partners and/or rights-holders based around the world, including the global North and global South; knowledge of participatory methodologies desirable

ABOUT US:

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.**