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Title: Deputy Representative to the United Nations
Team: New York Office
Programme: International Advocacy
Advert: We are a campaigning organisation and a big part of our work involves urging governments to accept and enforce international human rights standards. In this role, you’ll help to drive a strategy to protect individuals wherever rights, justice, and freedom are denied.
About the role
You’ll contribute to the development and roll out of our strategies relating to the United Nations and other inter-governmental organisations. Reporting directly to our UN Head of Office, it’s a challenge that extends to everything from communicating across the worldwide Amnesty International movement on lobbying priorities and providing quality advice to colleagues in Amnesty International’s International Secretariat on the use of international bodies, to monitoring developments in our portfolio of issues and driving the realisation of our strategy. Not only does that mean building relationships with diplomatic representatives, NGOs and UN agencies. It also means firing up their enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, our goals. And whether you’re representing us at UN meetings, contributing to project plans or recommending actions, you’ll make our voice heard at the very highest level.
About you
To meet the challenge, you will need considerable experience of working with the United Nations and Non-Government Organisations; experience which has given you a broad-based knowledge of human rights and humanitarian law and a solid understanding of the relationship between international politics and human rights. Strong advocacy skills are clearly essential. As is the ability to make clear decisions and transform creative ideas into practice. Just as important, however, will be your ability to identify opportunities presented by certain situations within the UN, the way in which you build solid relationships with influential figures and represent us externally. And, of course, you’ll be genuinely passionate about making a difference.
About us
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. Already our network of over three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. 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.
Job Summary
JOB PURPOSE:
Under the direction of the United Nations (UN) Head of Office/Representative, contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of Amnesty International’s strategies with the UN and other international organizations at the location of the office, including by representing and lobbying on behalf of AI, providing advice and training on the use of international bodies, mechanisms and standards and mobilizing AI's membership action on lobbying priorities.
DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:
The purpose of AI’s work with intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) is to ensure that AI’s positions, concerns and recommendations are effectively communicated to IGO actors and are reflected in their actions and decisions. This work is led by the International Advocacy Programme, and falls into three main categories:
To hold states accountable for the full and effective implementation of their human rights obligations and commitments at the national and international level so that all persons can enjoy the full range of their human rights;
To promote the development, adoption and implementation of human rights treaties and other standards of political bodies that will contribute to ending, redressing and preventing human rights violations; and
To help build the most effective international bodies and structures to prevent, address and end human rights violations.
AIIS PURPOSE:
The IS, which operates from a number of sites around the world, gathers and communicates accurate and action-oriented human rights information globally. We campaign for meaningful human rights change; enable effective human rights activism and work to persuade governments and other actors to uphold universal human rights standards. We provide strategic leadership, support and advice to the AI movement globally, fostering AI’s contribution, presence and public accountability throughout the world.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reporting to - Representative & Head of Office
Posts that this job manages - Interns, volunteers, temporary staff, and consultant
Other key relationships - IS staff, AI sections and networks, AI’s European Union (EU) Office, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) partners and Coalitions, government officials, UN secretariat and media.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
The post is fulltime. In accordance with AI’s family friendly policy, flexible working arrangements may be agreed with line managers. You will plan and report on projects, and supervise staff, interns, volunteers, temporary staff and consultants. You will undertake international travel on behalf of the organization.v
Job Description
Lead in designated areas the development, implementation and evaluation of Amnesty International's strategies in relation to the United Nations, the UN diplomatic community and relevant NGO to further the realization of AI’s priorities;
Lead in designated areas strategies and campaigns to improve the effectiveness of UN and other IGOs in promoting and protecting human rights;
Develop and maintain good working and strategic relationships with the UN and other IGO secretariats, diplomatic representatives, NGOs and media;
Analyze developments and provide strategic high quality advice to the IS and when appropriate to the movement on developments in the UN and other international organizations and ensure that information is shared with those who need to know and contribute to mobilizing AI’s membership:
Represent, monitor and lobby on AI priorities at UN and other meetings to further the realization of AI’s strategies and priorities, and coordinate AI delegations to UN meetings;
Develop and maintain productive relationships with the AI membership and members of the human rights movement to ensure effective advocacy;
Originate and contribute to AI written materials to facilitate high-quality and targeted outcomes;
Lead and contribute to project plans and reporting to deliver priorities on time;
Train and supervise interns, volunteers and contribute to the development and implementation of AI IGO training; and
Provide cover for the Head of Office/Representative to ensure management of the office.
What does success look like in this job?
Coherent, high quality and timely advice on the UN and other IGOs to the IS;
Diplomatic representatives, UN officials, media and other relevant actors are familiar with, understand and are influenced by AI’s objective;
Persons in the IS and the Movement receive and understand the information that they need about developments in the UN and other organizations;
Enthusiastic and dynamic movement’s involvement in AI’s actions relating to UN bodies;
Strategic and targeted recommendations for action by governments, UN bodies and civil society to promote and protect human rights in line with AI priorities;
Clear analysis of UN and other IGOs policies, trends and developments;
Good preparation and reporting of team plans;
Good working relationships within the Office team and with IS staff and movement colleagues in which effective action is taken on AI priorities. Good working relationships with relevant actors in the diplomatic, UN and broader IGO community. Effective strategic partnerships with NGOs; and
Well-trained and motivated interns and volunteers.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience of working with the UN and related diplomatic and NGO communities with a good knowledge of other IGOs;
Commitment to human rights and experience of working on issues of international relations and an understanding of the relationship between international politics and human rights;
Sound knowledge of international human rights law and a basic knowledge of international humanitarian law;
Strong ability to identify, understand and exploit the opportunities presented by certain situations within the UN to pursue specific goals;
Clear ability to take decisions, look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions, and transform creative ideas into practice;
Excellent ability to represent AI externally, including with government representatives, in IGO meetings and the media;
Strong advocacy skills;
Proven ability to deal with people, inside and outside AI, in a multicultural environment, with sensitivity, diplomacy and negotiation skills;
Ability to develop and maintain productive relations with potentially influential actors in the diplomatic, IGO and NGO communities;
Excellent ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, while French language skills would be an advantage;
Excellent ability to train and supervise others, setting priorities, maintaining motivation, providing support and feedback;
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a small team under high pressure and to plan and prioritize a high volume of work to ensure deadlines are met.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Competitive package
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: New York
Contract duration: Fixed term contract of up to one year in duration
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace day and statutory and national public holidays.
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Life insurance: Amnesty International provide a Death in Service benefit of 4 x gross salary.
Pension: After six consecutive months of service staff are automatically enrolled in the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7.5% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%.
Probation: A six month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.
Health and Safety: All staff are required to comply with Amnesty International's policy and rules relating to Health and Safety and its security regulations at work.
Equality Statement
Equality and diversity is at the core of our values and staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
Conflict of Interest
Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with AI’s principles (specifically independence and impartiality), or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.
External Advert Closing Date
02-Jan-2012
Apply Now
Title: Deputy Representative to the United Nations
Team: New York Office
Programme: International Advocacy
Advert: We are a campaigning organisation and a big part of our work involves urging governments to accept and enforce international human rights standards. In this role, you’ll help to drive a strategy to protect individuals wherever rights, justice, and freedom are denied.
About the role
You’ll contribute to the development and roll out of our strategies relating to the United Nations and other inter-governmental organisations. Reporting directly to our UN Head of Office, it’s a challenge that extends to everything from communicating across the worldwide Amnesty International movement on lobbying priorities and providing quality advice to colleagues in Amnesty International’s International Secretariat on the use of international bodies, to monitoring developments in our portfolio of issues and driving the realisation of our strategy. Not only does that mean building relationships with diplomatic representatives, NGOs and UN agencies. It also means firing up their enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, our goals. And whether you’re representing us at UN meetings, contributing to project plans or recommending actions, you’ll make our voice heard at the very highest level.
About you
To meet the challenge, you will need considerable experience of working with the United Nations and Non-Government Organisations; experience which has given you a broad-based knowledge of human rights and humanitarian law and a solid understanding of the relationship between international politics and human rights. Strong advocacy skills are clearly essential. As is the ability to make clear decisions and transform creative ideas into practice. Just as important, however, will be your ability to identify opportunities presented by certain situations within the UN, the way in which you build solid relationships with influential figures and represent us externally. And, of course, you’ll be genuinely passionate about making a difference.
About us
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. Already our network of over three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. 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.
Job Summary
JOB PURPOSE:
Under the direction of the United Nations (UN) Head of Office/Representative, contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of Amnesty International’s strategies with the UN and other international organizations at the location of the office, including by representing and lobbying on behalf of AI, providing advice and training on the use of international bodies, mechanisms and standards and mobilizing AI's membership action on lobbying priorities.
DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:
The purpose of AI’s work with intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) is to ensure that AI’s positions, concerns and recommendations are effectively communicated to IGO actors and are reflected in their actions and decisions. This work is led by the International Advocacy Programme, and falls into three main categories:
To hold states accountable for the full and effective implementation of their human rights obligations and commitments at the national and international level so that all persons can enjoy the full range of their human rights;
To promote the development, adoption and implementation of human rights treaties and other standards of political bodies that will contribute to ending, redressing and preventing human rights violations; and
To help build the most effective international bodies and structures to prevent, address and end human rights violations.
AIIS PURPOSE:
The IS, which operates from a number of sites around the world, gathers and communicates accurate and action-oriented human rights information globally. We campaign for meaningful human rights change; enable effective human rights activism and work to persuade governments and other actors to uphold universal human rights standards. We provide strategic leadership, support and advice to the AI movement globally, fostering AI’s contribution, presence and public accountability throughout the world.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reporting to - Representative & Head of Office
Posts that this job manages - Interns, volunteers, temporary staff, and consultant
Other key relationships - IS staff, AI sections and networks, AI’s European Union (EU) Office, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) partners and Coalitions, government officials, UN secretariat and media.
USEFUL INFORMATION:
The post is fulltime. In accordance with AI’s family friendly policy, flexible working arrangements may be agreed with line managers. You will plan and report on projects, and supervise staff, interns, volunteers, temporary staff and consultants. You will undertake international travel on behalf of the organization.v
Job Description
Lead in designated areas the development, implementation and evaluation of Amnesty International's strategies in relation to the United Nations, the UN diplomatic community and relevant NGO to further the realization of AI’s priorities;
Lead in designated areas strategies and campaigns to improve the effectiveness of UN and other IGOs in promoting and protecting human rights;
Develop and maintain good working and strategic relationships with the UN and other IGO secretariats, diplomatic representatives, NGOs and media;
Analyze developments and provide strategic high quality advice to the IS and when appropriate to the movement on developments in the UN and other international organizations and ensure that information is shared with those who need to know and contribute to mobilizing AI’s membership:
Represent, monitor and lobby on AI priorities at UN and other meetings to further the realization of AI’s strategies and priorities, and coordinate AI delegations to UN meetings;
Develop and maintain productive relationships with the AI membership and members of the human rights movement to ensure effective advocacy;
Originate and contribute to AI written materials to facilitate high-quality and targeted outcomes;
Lead and contribute to project plans and reporting to deliver priorities on time;
Train and supervise interns, volunteers and contribute to the development and implementation of AI IGO training; and
Provide cover for the Head of Office/Representative to ensure management of the office.
What does success look like in this job?
Coherent, high quality and timely advice on the UN and other IGOs to the IS;
Diplomatic representatives, UN officials, media and other relevant actors are familiar with, understand and are influenced by AI’s objective;
Persons in the IS and the Movement receive and understand the information that they need about developments in the UN and other organizations;
Enthusiastic and dynamic movement’s involvement in AI’s actions relating to UN bodies;
Strategic and targeted recommendations for action by governments, UN bodies and civil society to promote and protect human rights in line with AI priorities;
Clear analysis of UN and other IGOs policies, trends and developments;
Good preparation and reporting of team plans;
Good working relationships within the Office team and with IS staff and movement colleagues in which effective action is taken on AI priorities. Good working relationships with relevant actors in the diplomatic, UN and broader IGO community. Effective strategic partnerships with NGOs; and
Well-trained and motivated interns and volunteers.
Skills & Experience
Proven experience of working with the UN and related diplomatic and NGO communities with a good knowledge of other IGOs;
Commitment to human rights and experience of working on issues of international relations and an understanding of the relationship between international politics and human rights;
Sound knowledge of international human rights law and a basic knowledge of international humanitarian law;
Strong ability to identify, understand and exploit the opportunities presented by certain situations within the UN to pursue specific goals;
Clear ability to take decisions, look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions, and transform creative ideas into practice;
Excellent ability to represent AI externally, including with government representatives, in IGO meetings and the media;
Strong advocacy skills;
Proven ability to deal with people, inside and outside AI, in a multicultural environment, with sensitivity, diplomacy and negotiation skills;
Ability to develop and maintain productive relations with potentially influential actors in the diplomatic, IGO and NGO communities;
Excellent ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, while French language skills would be an advantage;
Excellent ability to train and supervise others, setting priorities, maintaining motivation, providing support and feedback;
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a small team under high pressure and to plan and prioritize a high volume of work to ensure deadlines are met.
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Competitive package
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: New York
Contract duration: Fixed term contract of up to one year in duration
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace day and statutory and national public holidays.
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Life insurance: Amnesty International provide a Death in Service benefit of 4 x gross salary.
Pension: After six consecutive months of service staff are automatically enrolled in the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7.5% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%.
Probation: A six month probation period will be included in the contract for this position.
Health and Safety: All staff are required to comply with Amnesty International's policy and rules relating to Health and Safety and its security regulations at work.
Equality Statement
Equality and diversity is at the core of our values and staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
Conflict of Interest
Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with AI’s principles (specifically independence and impartiality), or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.
External Advert Closing Date
02-Jan-2012
Apply Now
