The Europe and Central Asia Programme of Amnesty International Secretariat Campaigner for the Balkans

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Deadline: 15 February 2012
Open to: Candidates with knowledge of the Balkans
Remuneration: Full time salary of £34,032 per annum

Description

The Europe and Central Asia Programme of Amnesty International Secretariat is looking for a campaigner to lead its campaigning work on the Balkans.
Their 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. Already their network of almost three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. And whether they are applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, they are all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.
Working as part of a team, you’ll develop strategies and actions to mobilize the organization’s worldwide membership to campaign effectively against human rights violations. Coordinating actions and supporting both AI and outside networks, you’ll make sure they have the biggest possible impact. It’s about increasing their capacity in the fight for human rights in the Balkans through sustainable growth, building a stable, well-informed constituency of activists and doing it all in line with our international policy and campaigns. So as well as producing campaigning materials and organising events, you will be expected to evaluate, monitor, review and report on our ongoing activities.
You will act as a focal point to provide advice to membership on actions, develop campaigning materials for them, and help organize other campaigning events. You will need proven campaigning experience, first hand working experience or knowledge in the Balkans, interest and understanding of human rights and political judgement. You will also need to have the sensitivity to the cultures and peoples of the region, effective writing and communication skills and an understanding of membership organizations.
Job Description
  • To contribute to the development of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact, and to lead on the development and implementation of specific campaigning strategies
  • To support them, managing and coordinating actions on human rights concerns in specific countries and other geographical or thematic areas aimed at effecting change in the human rights situation
  • To support and liaise with Amnesty International membership structures and maintain and develop networks of national and international NGOs and other external partners in the development and implementation of campaigning strategies and plans
  • To write or otherwise devise campaigning and other materials for external and internal use, such as reports, annual report entries, public statements, web features, audio-visual materials and government correspondence
  • To research the most effective ways to campaign on human rights concerns and monitor and conduct evaluations of campaigning strategies and plans
  • To monitor and analyze political and human rights developments and conduct research as appropriate into human rights contexts and individual cases, including by participating in field research and through contact with partners on the ground
  • To communicate Amnesty International’s concerns, positions and key messages to Amnesty International’s membership, civil society organizations and at other forums, including through lobbying at relevant public forums in relation to campaigning priorities; and, in addition, as appropriate, represent Amnesty International in governmental, inter-governmental and various public forums, as well as with the news media and others
  • To contribute to the development of programme-wide strategies and plans for research and campaigning and provide input into internal discussions on the Amnesty International mission, policy, organizational and other issues in order to increase the effectiveness of Amnesty International’s work
  • To participate in the coordination of the work of the team and contribute to the overall flexibility of resource use, including through setting priorities, preparing work plans, monitoring their progress and maintaining basic budgets
  • To perform all necessary administrative tasks to ensure effective self-servicing, participate in the recruitment and induction of new staff and consultants and perform other corporate tasks as appropriate.

Eligibility

The candidates with the following skills and experience are eligible to apply:
  • Experience of strategic campaigning, including knowledge of the steps required to devise campaigning strategy and awareness of the need for actions and campaigning techniques to be based on strategies and be adapted to effect changes in a given situation;
  • Knowledge of the sub-region in general and a specialist knowledge in relation to specific countries or other geographical areas or thematic issues in your brief;
  • Ability to understand and express ideas in English and Serbian in a fluent, clear and concise way, both orally and in writing, and to communicate complex information and institutional positions;
  • The ability to communicate in other relevant languages from the region would be an asset;
  • Ability to motivate and inspire others towards activism for change, including through creative and dynamic approaches to encourage campaigning in the face of obstacles;
  • Ability to represent Amnesty International in a variety of forums, particularly with civil society and the Amnesty International membership;
  • Experience of working in a team and understanding of the importance of efficient communications for the coordination and effective functioning of teams;
  • Demonstrated commitment to human rights, e.g. through previous work, membership of an organization, involvement in advocacy of human rights, etc.;
  • Experience of managing conflicting demands, meeting deadlines and adjusting priorities;
  • Ability and willingness to undertake personal administrative tasks in accordance with Amnesty International’s guidelines on self-servicing;
  • Understanding of equal opportunities, cultural diversity and gender issues as well as a commitment to apply relevant policies;

Remuneration

Full time salary of £34,032 per annum (pro rata for part time staff).

Application

To apply for the position you have to register here.

For more information please read the Terms and conditions and the Description here.

Deadline for applications is 15 February 2012.

The Official Website

4 thoughts on “The Europe and Central Asia Programme of Amnesty International Secretariat Campaigner for the Balkans”

    1. Dear Predrag,

      It seems that now I too am having trouble accessing the application and the site, so you are going to have to do it the longer way. On the Official website (link above) you have to select Vacant positions (located on the left). You will get this http://www.amnesty.org/en/jobs_all/vacant-positio…
      Click on the "external jobs listing page" and it will take you here https://sjobs.brassring.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_home….
      Select "Search openings" and in the Keyword just type "Balkans" click search and you should get the job opening. Click on the "Auto req ID" number and you will get the Job details. At the top you will see "Apply to job", and you should be able to access the application.
      So, follow these steps and hopefully you won't have any problems. But if you continue to have issues with the website, then my advise would be to contact Amnesty International and seek advice.

      Good luck with the application.
      Elena
      Mladiinfo

    1. Dear Arta,

      Please follow the steps described in my reply to the previous comment. Sorry for the troubles, but it's not our fault. If you continue having problems with the website, please contact Amnesty International.

      Good luck.
      Elena
      Mladiinfo

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