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Title Campaigner - India (London based)
Team South Asia
Programme Asia-Pacific
Advert Right across India, marginalized communities fall victim to serious human rights violations on a daily basis. At Amnesty International, we know there’s a great deal we can do to give a voice to these disadvantaged people. That’s why we’re working hard to bolster support and drive our Asia-Pacific Programme. And why we need enthusiastic campaigners like you to make our message heard.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
In this key role contributing to our work against human rights violations in a rapidly changing India, you’ll help to develop and put in place campaigning strategies – raising awareness across the region and driving our campaign policy further afield. As well as coordinating actions and getting people involved, motivated and ready to make change happen with us, that means offering advice and advocacy support to Amnesty colleagues; developing best practice standards and helping to make the biggest possible impact. You’ll certainly make a valuable contribution to the effective management of our campaigning work. Because whether you’re designing and coordinating campaign activities, or providing research support, you’ll juggle your priorities to help out wherever you’re needed.
ABOUT YOU:
Along with excellent communication, campaigning and research skills, you’ll have a deep set and demonstrable commitment to human rights. You will also have specialist knowledge of India and South Asia in general, as well as first hand experience of the region and an awareness of its cultures. Team work and the ability to coordinate your colleagues are essential. And as you’d expect, you’ll need to be fluent English and preferably a South Asian language too. But just as important are your outstanding communication skills and ability to build strong relationships both throughout Amnesty and externally
ABOUT US:
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. Already our network of almost 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 To develop and implement campaigning strategies, managing and coordinating actions on human rights concerns by using and developing knowledge on specific countries or other geographical and thematic areas, and supporting and liaising with the Amnesty International movement and outside networks to ensure maximum impact.
Reporting to: Programme Director / Deputy Programme Director
Posts that this job manages: This post has no line management responsibility. However, the campaigner participates in the coordination of the work of the team, other participants in campaigning projects, temporary staff and team volunteers.
Title Campaigner - India (London based)
Team South Asia
Programme Asia-Pacific
Advert Right across India, marginalized communities fall victim to serious human rights violations on a daily basis. At Amnesty International, we know there’s a great deal we can do to give a voice to these disadvantaged people. That’s why we’re working hard to bolster support and drive our Asia-Pacific Programme. And why we need enthusiastic campaigners like you to make our message heard.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
In this key role contributing to our work against human rights violations in a rapidly changing India, you’ll help to develop and put in place campaigning strategies – raising awareness across the region and driving our campaign policy further afield. As well as coordinating actions and getting people involved, motivated and ready to make change happen with us, that means offering advice and advocacy support to Amnesty colleagues; developing best practice standards and helping to make the biggest possible impact. You’ll certainly make a valuable contribution to the effective management of our campaigning work. Because whether you’re designing and coordinating campaign activities, or providing research support, you’ll juggle your priorities to help out wherever you’re needed.
ABOUT YOU:
Along with excellent communication, campaigning and research skills, you’ll have a deep set and demonstrable commitment to human rights. You will also have specialist knowledge of India and South Asia in general, as well as first hand experience of the region and an awareness of its cultures. Team work and the ability to coordinate your colleagues are essential. And as you’d expect, you’ll need to be fluent English and preferably a South Asian language too. But just as important are your outstanding communication skills and ability to build strong relationships both throughout Amnesty and externally
ABOUT US:
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. Already our network of almost 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 To develop and implement campaigning strategies, managing and coordinating actions on human rights concerns by using and developing knowledge on specific countries or other geographical and thematic areas, and supporting and liaising with the Amnesty International movement and outside networks to ensure maximum impact.
Reporting to: Programme Director / Deputy Programme Director
Posts that this job manages: This post has no line management responsibility. However, the campaigner participates in the coordination of the work of the team, other participants in campaigning projects, temporary staff and team volunteers.
Other key relationships: The campaigner works in close collaboration with the researcher, the research and campaign assistant and the regional campaign coordinator and, where relevant, other posts in the International Secretariat and in the Amnesty International movement.
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.
What does success look like in this job?
- A successful campaigner will have developed and implemented effective and deliverable campaigning strategies within the overall strategy on the countries or other geographical areas or themes in her/his brief; communicated clear and effective messages to government, media, civil society, national and international NGOs and partners on the ground, having an impact on the human rights issues.
- S/he will have produced, implemented, monitored and evaluated related action plans to set deadlines in conjunction with the researcher and the research and campaign assistant; generated external awareness and activities on the countries and/or themes in her/his brief including by mobilizing and supporting the membership, and expanded networks of influence in relation to key concerns and priority areas in the regional strategy and plans; and written high quality materials for publication and other outputs.
- S/he will have contributed to the effective functioning of the team, and to the implementation of Amnesty International's mission, upholding Amnesty International's values at all times.
Skills & Experience
- 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, where applicable, other relevant languages in a fluent, clear and concise way, both orally and in writing, and to communicate complex information and institutional positions;
- 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
Terms and Conditions
Salary: Full time salary of £34,032 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: London
Contract duration: Fixed term contract of up to two years 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.
Relocation: A generous relocation assistance package will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Work Permit: Should it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Possibly, depending upon individual eligibility under the Home Office's points based system. Individuals should ascertain their eligibility to work in the UK in this post before applying for a London based job with Amnesty International by using the points based calculator at http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator. Please note that your application would be as a Tier 2 (Skilled worker) in the General category and Amnesty International would provide sponsorship as a Level-A sponsor if the candidate does meet the other requisite points.
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.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: London
Contract duration: Fixed term contract of up to two years 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.
Relocation: A generous relocation assistance package will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Work Permit: Should it be possible to obtain a UK work permit for this post? Possibly, depending upon individual eligibility under the Home Office's points based system. Individuals should ascertain their eligibility to work in the UK in this post before applying for a London based job with Amnesty International by using the points based calculator at http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/pointscalculator. Please note that your application would be as a Tier 2 (Skilled worker) in the General category and Amnesty International would provide sponsorship as a Level-A sponsor if the candidate does meet the other requisite points.
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, volunteers and interns 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: 01-Feb-2012
External Advert Closing Date: 01-Feb-2012
