Amnesty International is a worldwide organization campaigning on human rights issues. The International Secretariat in London is the movements centre for international research, campaign action and policy making. It employs over 400 staff across international, regional and resource programs. As part of an extensive change process the International Secretariat has been reorganized and the management system is being restructured to strengthen leadership, delivery and accountability of all staff. To this end, Amnesty International wishes to appoint two new Senior Directors, who together with the Secretary General and the Executive Deputy Secretary General will form the senior leadership team.
2 Senior Directors £46,000 -£56,000 (negotiable depending on experience)
Amnesty International is a worldwide organization campaigning on human rights issues. The International Secretariat in London is the movements centre for international research, campaign action and policy making. It employs over 400 staff across international, regional and resource programs. As part of an extensive change process the International Secretariat has been reorganized and the management system is being restructured to strengthen leadership, delivery and accountability of all staff. To this end, Amnesty International wishes to appoint two new Senior Directors, who together with the Secretary General and the Executive Deputy Secretary General will form the senior leadership team.
Senior Director (Movement Support)
You will be responsible for leading the preparation and implementation of a movement wide strategy for membership development and growth; promoting the understanding of development as a challenge for the entire AI movement; leading the implementation of human rights education to strengthen AI’s role in the global human rights movement; and participating in the corporate management of the International Secretariat.
Ref no – OSG/03/02
Senior Director (Regional)
You will be responsible for providing political advice on regional operations; leading the planning, development and implementation of regional strategies; overseeing regional programs, including the application of policy, research, action and development standards; and participating in the corporate management of the International Secretariat.
Ref no – OSG/03/03
As a key member of the senior leadership team you will report directly to the Secretary General. Your vision, leadership and team spirit must be complemented by personal confidence and professional expertise in your field. You will have had significant experience at a senior management level and must be able to work collaboratively, making decisions swiftly and effecting strong delivery. You will be recognized as a leader in your field; have a number of years of experience in innovative application of your expertise; bring commitment and energy to match the weight of your responsibilities; and offer demonstrated capacity to motivate and empower others.
Closing date 6 March 2003
Interviews to be held week commencing 31 March 2003
For further information and to apply online, please visit our website www.amnesty.org/jobs or fax (+44) 20 7413 5822 quoting the above reference.
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