Amnesty International's Regional Office is looking for an experienced human rights expert to manage our regional Research programme and develop strong strategies to document human rights abuses and violations, as well as to advocate for justice and the protection and promotion of human rights.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Deputy Director for Research will coordinate the development and implementation of the sub-regional research and advocacy strategies and providing political advice to the Director for South East Asia and the Pacific, as well as supporting broader regional thematic issues where relevant. You will contribute to deliver powerful regional and country research reports and other publications that inspire people to act. You will manage a group of experienced researchers and human rights experts and develop and oversee innovative research strategies and methodologies. You will represent Amnesty International in the field and elsewhere, including with senior government officials, media, peer organizations and other audiences.
At the same time, as one of two Deputy Directors of the Regional Office, you will work closely with the Regional Director to set up and manage the regional operation, manage budgets and motivate and inspire regional staff. Indeed, you will be integral to the corporate management of the International Secretariat, deputising for the Regional Director whenever necessary.
ABOUT YOU
You are an expert on the human rights context in the region, with a strong background in research and advocacy, possessing impressive political judgement and management skills. You are likely to come to us from a similar role with another human rights organization and will have first-hand knowledge of the South East Asia and the Pacific region. The proven ability to get the best out of people is vital too, whether that is through coaching, mentoring, capacity building or training.
Having worked in a similar leadership role in a complex human rights organization, you have no problem managing cross-functional, multi-cultural teams; and you certainly know how to adjust priorities, hit deadlines and adapt to fast-changing political situations. You have excellent external representational skills. Above all, you have the collaborative and creative approach needed to generate human rights agendas that resonate and get results. You will have excellent written and oral English and a level of written and oral fluency in a language indigenous to the region.
ABOUT US
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:
- More than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
- More than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice
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 wonderful 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.
CLOSING DATE: 06 January 2017
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.
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