Project Coordinator - Asia Pacific Youth Project (based in Hong Kong)

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:23:40 +0100

Job Title: Project Coordinator
Team: Asia Pacific Youth Project
Programme: International Mobilization
Recruit Reference: IMP/08/11
Interview date: 15th - 17th September 2008

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In this interesting and rewarding position, you will collaborate with other Amnesty staff to coordinate the delivery of the Asia Pacific Youth Project in accordance with agreed standards

With exceptional motivational and organisational ability, you will oversee the development of strategies and project plans in order to grow and support effective activism of youth in the Asia pacific. Developing multi-faceted engagement with youth networks in this area, you will ensure the effective planning of all project deliverables.

With the knowledge and experience required to devise campaign strategy, you will also have a strong understanding of project coordination methodology. Proven concern for human rights and social justice is essential, alongside a keen interest in working with young people. Sensitivity, excellent analysis skills and the ability to prioritise are all essential.

Job Description

Job Title: Project Coordinator
Programme: International Mobilization
Team: Asia Pacific Youth Project
Grade: 5
Reports to: Growth Projects Manager

Job Purpose: In collaboration with other staff in IMP and International Secretariat Programmes and Amnesty International sections and structures in the Asia Pacific, coordinate the delivery of the Asia Pacific Youth Project in accordance with agreed standards.

Main responsibilities:

To coordinate the development of strategies and project plans in order to grow and support effective activism of youth in the Asia pacific to deliver on the International Youth Strategy and the growth and mobilization goals of the movement;
To coordinate the effective planning of project deliverables, including the setting up, scheduling, development, and implementation of the project components in accordance with agreed criteria of funders;
To contribute towards the strategic development of online and offline Global Individual based Network for Growth and Human Rights Impact (GINI) including design and implementation of the protocols and procedures, through providing research and advice to the Project Team;
To develop multi-faceted engagement with the youth networks in the Asia Pacific, and negotiate formal agreements with identified partner youth organisations in accordance with the project plans;
To design involvement of the Asia Pacific Youth Network in the AI campaigns. Contribute to the design and conceptualisation of campaign actions, communications and materials, coordinating with relevant IS programmes;
Working in conjunction with Beijing Olympics Team and Online Communities Team to coordinate support for the Asia Pacific Youth online network - delivering online advocacy, marketing and retention efforts, including initiating growth opportunities by the provision of online tools and human rights materials for online network of youth activists in the Asia Pacific;
To provide information and project reports as required to the project manger, program management and other stakeholders in a manner that is responsive to their concerns and which enables timely and effective decision making;
Keep abreast of developments in youth mobilization and human rights constituency building, capacity building theory and practice and make appropriate recommendations in order to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the Asia Pacific Youth Network;
To coordinate the evaluation of project work, document lessons learnt and provide regular feedback about effective and creative actions to various stakeholders and to ensure exchange of experience on youth work across teams in the IS and between membership structures in the Asia Pacific in order to ensure accountability, promote organizational learning, creativity and better planning;
Undertake project work as assigned according to the grade and nature of the post.

Person Specification

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Thematic knowledge
•    Ability to advise and support youth activist structures, including working with young people, in the development of capacity for activism and sharing of best practice
•    Knowledge of basic steps required to devise campaigning strategy
•    Ability to select appropriate campaigning techniques and materials for a given human rights situation and constituency.
•    Knowledge on challenges and opportunities facing mobilization and growth of youth constituency working in collaboration with the civil society and social movement initiatives.
•    Sensitivity to the particular challenges faced by civil society/ social movement organizers in developing successful projects.
•    Demonstrated experience of working with civil society, governmental and non-governmental institutions.
Strategic thinking and planning
•    Able to develop strategy, identify objectives, targets and potential partners; motivate others to take part; plan, schedule and develop materials appropriate to the situation; evaluate progress and assess results, showing evidence of creativity in these areas.
•    In strategy development, displays objectivity, impartiality and sensitivity to nuance at all times.
•    Able to set priorities and plan to meet strategic objectives
Project Coordination
•    Experience of coordinating projects
•    Understanding of project coordination methodology, including distance management.
•    Ability to assess and liaise effectively with external individuals and bodies, including key stakeholders,      building positive and productive working relationships.
Information technology
•    Knowledge and experience of the use of IT in a campaigning environment;
•    Experience of designing web campaigning materials
•    Understanding of and ability to run community forums and moderate user-generated content.
•    Experience of effective online promotion and networking
Political Judgement and Analytical Skills
•    Demonstrated ability to analyse complex global and regional situations in order to determine information needed; identify key stakeholders; alternative courses of action; impact of specific decisions and to devise creative solutions based on findings.
•    Experience in contributing to organisational policies and their application in coordinated work with colleagues and external partners.
•    Demonstrated ability to apply political judgement in relation to content, communication and style of communication, evaluating the pros and cons of options for interpretation and action.
Communication
•    Conveys complex information clearly and succinctly, including by long-distance telephone calls and e-mailAble to express her/himself unequivocally, diplomatically and firmly, with a view to motivating others.
•    Fluent written and spoken English and other language(s). Between them, the four Mobilization Coordinators need to be fluent in the four core languages of Amnesty International (Arabic, English, French and Spanish) and as many others as possible
Team Work
•    Ability to coordinate and motivate individual members of a team including volunteers.
•    Ability to generate and maintain team spirit within the team, IMP and other colleagues.
•    Ability to set clear goals, schedule and work plan as a team.
•    Experience of working to deadlines and adjusting priorities according to needs.
Flexibility
•    Able to understand and accept changes in priorities
•    Adapts style to different people and situations easily
Resilience, Initiative, and Motivation
•    Demonstrated approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy.
•    Ability to take initiatives and motivate others to join in work towards organisational priorities.
Interest In Human Rights and Youth
•    Demonstrated concern for human rights and social justice, e.g. Through previous work, membership of an organization, involvement in advocacy of human rights.
•    Demonstrated interest in working with young people and an understanding of working with young people in a campaigning environment,
Interpersonal and cultural sensitivity
•    Able to work with individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
•    Able to motivate people from a range of different backgrounds.
•    Able to reconcile others in conflict
•    Facilitates the work of others
•    Anticipates accurately how people will respond to a range of situations and acts accordingly
•    Sensitivity to and knowledge of issues of cultural diversity and equal opportunities.
•    Committed to making equal opportunities and cultural diversity a reality.

Main terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £37,577 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Hong Kong
Contract duration: Fixed term contract until October 2010
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace days and statutory and national public holidays .
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%
Cultural Diversity: All staff will 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.
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.

Network Liaison Officer - Asia Pacific Youth Project (based in Hong Kong)

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:51:37 +0100

Job Title: Network Liaison Officer
Team: Asia Pacific Youth Project
Programme: International Mobilization
Recruit Reference: IMP/08/12
Interview date: 15th - 17th September 2008

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Working in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Youth Project Team, you will coordinate the external partnership and section & structure partnership relationships in the context of the Asia Pacific Youth Project Networks. In this integral role, you will actively participate in the ongoing implementation and delivery of the project in accordance with agreed standards. As the primary contact for key stakeholders, you will liaise effectively on behalf of the team and provide all necessary support and advice. In addition, you will lead negotiations to establish long term commitments and provide strategic reports regarding the development of partnerships.

As a motivated individual with a proven interest in working with young people – you will have the ability to effectively advise and support youth activist structures. A confident communicator, you will convey complex information succinctly and develop positive, productive relationships. Demonstrated experience of working with civil society, governmental and non-governmental institutions is desirable.

Job Description

Job Title: Network Liaison Officer
Programme: International Mobilization
Team: Asia Pacific Youth Project
Grade: 4
Reports to: Growth Projects Manager

Job Purpose: In collaboration with the Asia Pacific Youth Project Team, to coordinate and maintain the external partnership and Section and Structure partnership relationships in the context of the Asia Pacific Youth Project Networks. Participate actively in the ongoing implementation and delivery of the Asia Pacific Youth Project in accordance with agreed standards.

Main responsibilities:

1. Liaise on behalf of the Asia Pacific Youth Project (APYP) Team with key stakeholders: AI Sections and structures and external AI partners, as their primary contact, providing necessary support and advice.

2.    Ensure the strategic development of stable and sustainable APYP Networks, by:
•    Leading meetings and negotiations to establish long-term commitments (terms of reference) with key stakeholders and maintaining relationships
•    Contributing to the development and implementation of a communications strategy to deal with all queries, disseminate information and to promote the APYP Networks

3. Provide briefings, analysis, strategic advice and reports regarding the development of partnerships and networks with key stakeholders at regional and national level, in consultation with Project Team.

4.    Support APYP Networks activism by:
•    Coordinating the scheduling of APYP Networks’ action calendar according to stakeholders’ capacities, balancing and prioritizing actions across the region
•    Coordinating regular feedback on good practice in effective and creative actions, and ensure exchange of experience across APYP Networks working in conjunction with the APYP Team and relevant IS and movement Campaign Teams,
•    Contributing to the development of creative campaign materials, and provide information and materials as appropriate, for use by APYP Networks
•    Working in conjunction with the APYP Team to coordinate advocacy, marketing and promotion opportunities with potential partners and retention campaign efforts of APYP Networks
•    Working closely with the On-line Networks and Communications Officer to:
(i)    ensure alignment, integration and synergy in on-line and off-line Networks communications, campaigning, advocacy and marketing efforts
(ii)    contribute to coordination and delivery of a customer relations management system that will service and support the APYP Networks of activists

5. Keep up-to-date with developments in the field of ‘Networking and working in networks’ and new ways of organizing for social change and make recommendations on how such activities could improve the APYP Networks.

6. Organization and servicing of international meetings and consultations including Financial/travel administration, drafting and monitoring the budget, make practical arrangements for meetings

7. Undertake project work as assigned according to the grade and nature of the post.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience:

Thematic knowledge

Ability to advise and support youth activist structures, including working with young people, in the development of capacity for activism and sharing of best practice
Knowledge of basic steps required to devise campaigning strategy
Ability to select appropriate campaigning techniques and materials for a given human rights situation and constituency
Knowledge of challenges and opportunities facing mobilization and growth of youth constituency working in collaboration with the civil society and social movement initiatives
Sensitivity to the particular challenges faced by civil society/ social movement organizers in developing successful projects
Demonstrated experience of working with civil society, governmental and non-governmental institutions
Being sensitive to the needs, opportunities and constraints of a worldwide membership organization

Communications and Information technology

Ability to assess and liaise effectively with external individuals and bodies, including key stakeholders, building positive and productive working relationships. Some experience in distance management desirable
Conveys complex information clearly and succinctly, including by long-distance telephone calls and e-mail
Able to express her/himself unequivocally, diplomatically and firmly, with a view to motivating others
Able to work with individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds
Knowledge and experience of the use of IT in a campaigning environment

Political Judgement and Analytical Skills

Demonstrated ability to analyse complex global and regional situations in order to determine information needed; identify key stakeholders; alternative courses of action; impact of specific decisions and to devise creative
Solutions based on findings
Demonstrated ability to apply political judgement in relation to content, communication and style of communication, evaluating the pros and cons of options for interpretation and action

Team work

Ability to generate and maintain team spirit within the team
Ability to set clear goals, schedule and work plan as a team
Experience of working to deadlines and adjusting priorities according to needs

Resilience, Initiative, and Motivation

Demonstrated approach to work that is characterized by commitment, motivation and energy

Interest In Human Rights and Youth

Demonstrated concern for human rights and social justice, e.g. Through previous work, membership of an organization, involvement in advocacy of human rights
Demonstrated interest in working with young people and an understanding of working with young people in a campaigning environment.

Main terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £31,098 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Hong Kong
Contract duration: Fixed term contract until October 2010
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace days and statutory and national public holidays .
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%
Cultural Diversity: All staff will 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.
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.

Researcher - EU Team (Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland & Hungary)

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:43:39 +0100

Job Title: Researcher (Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland & Hungary)
Team: European Union
Programme: Europe and Central Asia
Recruit reference: ECA/08/19
Salary: £37,577

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Amnesty International needs a researcher as part of the International Secretariat to take the lead responsibility for initiating strategy and a programme of human rights research and action on Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary, by providing country expertise, research skills and sound political judgement.

Working as part of the EU Team, you will monitor, investigate and analyze political, legal and social developments and human rights conditions, give authoritative advice on these areas, investigate and document cases and patterns of human rights abuses; and produce country based and thematic reports.
You will need proven research experience, first hand work experience or research knowledge of the relevant countries in the region (particularly of Romania, Bulgaria and Slovakia), excellent understanding of human rights, including research experience on economic, social and cultural rights (including right to housing), and sound political judgement.

In addition to your specialist country knowledge you will need an understanding of the cultures of the region, an understanding of the European Union and other regional and international inter-governmental bodies. You need to be impartial, be able to think strategically and have teamwork experience. You should have experience of analyzing complex political and social situations, interviewing for information and summarizing research information into a concise and useable form. You will need the ability to liaise effectively with other organizations and represent AI to government officials and media.
You will have excellent English writing skills. Fluent written and spoken English with fluency in Romanian and/or one relevant regional Slavic language is essential.

Job description

Job title: Researcher (Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland & Hungary)
Programme: Europe and Central Asia Region
Cluster: Regional
Grade: 5
Reports to: Deputy Programme Director

JOB PURPOSE:
As AI’s lead expert on specific countries or other geographical or thematic areas, to lead on the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities, providing research expertise, research management, political judgment and analytical, communication and representational skills.

Main Responsibilities:

To lead on the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities on specific countries or other geographical or thematic areas, including strategies to identify the most effective ways to address human rights concerns; and to lead on designing specific projects and producing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating plans for both these and initiatives originated by others;
To monitor, research, investigate and analyze human rights-related developments in order to provide timely, accurate, independent and impartial assessments and expert advice on the human rights situation in the relevant countries or other geographical or thematic areas;
To organize, take part in and lead, where agreed, field research and other missions, leading specifically on information-gathering, fact-finding, analysis and assessment of human rights concerns, including in response to crisis situations; prepare, where necessary, security assessments, political and other briefings in relation to the mission for IS management, mission participants and internal or external stakeholders; and represent AI in the field;
To represent AI to external stakeholders, including in governmental, inter-governmental and various public forums, as well as to all forms of news media, civil society organizations and political, economic and other actors; and to communicate AI’s concerns, positions and, where relevant, campaign strategies to external and internal stakeholders;
To develop and maintain effective constituencies of public and confidential contacts and partners in and outside the organization - such as human rights activists, members of legal and other professions, UN agencies and governmental representatives - to optimize information gathering and verification and the development and implementation of effective strategies and plans;
To write reports and other materials for publication and internal use and contribute to and provide expert advice in relation to written and other materials produced by other programmes;
To manage research, oversee the research work carried out by the team and others and, as appropriate, to contribute to the selection of external consultants and supervise, support, coordinate and provide expert advice on their work;
To contribute to the development and maintenance of an effective information management system;
To contribute to the development of programme-wide strategies and plans for research and campaigning and provide input into internal discussions on the AI mission, policy, organizational and other issues in order to increase the effectiveness of AI’s work;
In consultation with management, to participate in the coordination of the work of the team, including through setting priorities, preparing work plans, monitoring their progress and contributing to maintaining basic budgets;
To contribute to the overall flexibility of resource use and provide cover for other programme staff as agreed with management;
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.

Person specification

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience of undertaking research on human rights or related issues, including research on economic, social and cultural rights;
Specialist knowledge and preferably first hand experience of the sub-region, including Romania, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary and an in-depth understanding of the nature of key human rights concerns, as well as political, social, legal, economic, cultural, ethnic, racial and gender issues in them;
Ability to exercise good political judgement, thorough analysis and diplomacy;
Ability to develop effective strategies to impact on human rights in the region;
Ability to represent AI to external stakeholders; and to communicate AI’s concerns, positions and, where relevant, strategies to external and internal stakeholders;
Proven experience of writing research materials for a variety of audiences;
Ability to understand and express ideas in English and Romanian (other relevant regional Slavic languages highly desirable), in a fluent, clear and concise way, both orally and in writing; draft text in a variety of styles, e.g. documents such as substantial reports, government correspondence and media and action materials;
Ability to deal in a sensitive and understanding manner with a variety of people, including survivors of human rights violations and others who may be distressed;
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 AI’s guidelines on self-servicing;
Understanding of equal opportunities, cultural diversity and gender issues as well as a commitment to apply relevant policies;
It is essential that the postholder be fluent in written and spoken English with fluency in Romanian and/or one relevant regional Slavic language.

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.

Terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of 37,577 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Clerkenwell, central London
Contract duration: Permanent contract
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace days and statutory and national public holidays .
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 6% of gross salary.
Cultural Diversity: All staff will 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.
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.

Learning and Impact Assessment Officer - Impact team

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:39:19 +0100

Job Title: Learning and Impact Assessment Officer - Impact team
Team: Learning and Impact Assessment Unit
Programme: Office of the Secretary General
Recruit reference: OSG/08/07
Salary: £27,806

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We have two roles at this level – one specialising on Events the other Impact – with both positions requiring a proven ability to organize, schedule and deliver events or organizational timetables. With a good grounding in a similar complex organisation and with a relevant tertiary qualification, you’re an excellent communicator performing well under pressure and able to work constructively in a multi-cultural working environment as part of a formal team or unstructured group.

Job Description

Job title: Learning and Impact Assessment Officer - Impact team
Programme: Office of the Secretary General
Grade: 3
Job Purpose

Support the work of the Learning and Impact Assessment Unit as it works to strengthen the organization’s effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, relevance and accountability and enables organizational learning in order to maximize AI’s human rights impact. Provide practical systems, tool and other solutions in the areas of capacity building, best-practices, communication, knowledge management, that are relevant to organizational development and change and which enable the IS, and the wide AI movement, to be a learning organization.

Main Responsibilities

In regards to the functions of learning, organizational development and accountability:
Contributes to the continuous development, upgrading and maintenance of tools for planning, evaluation, impact assessment, learning and accountability.
Contributes to the training of IS staff and others as appropriate in planning, evaluation, impact assessment, learning and accountability by providing related administrative support, helping produce user-friendly materials and the production of training materials as appropriate.
Manages intranet applications to the degree appropriate including through collaboration with others in the IS, collaborating effectively with relevant stakeholders; regularly monitoring and reviewing the content of applications and making recommendations on methodologies’ strategic directions and application.
Contributes to the promotion of Unit activities – including through the preparation of meetings and events, in the organising and running of induction sessions for new staff members and associated promotional materials or events.
Acts as a point of contact for inquiries about the Unit from staff, volunteers and external sources, responding to or referring these appropriately and in a timely manner.
Provides support to teams and individuals in using the Unit’s tools and concepts.
Contribute to the development and implementation of the Unit’s administrative systems and procedures and to the development of the Unit’s strategies and plans.
Contributes to the Unit’s flexibility, providing cover for Unit staff as agreed; participate as appropriate in project teams both within the Unit and/or across the IS or AI.
Carries out own administrative tasks related to the post in accordance with the agreed guidelines for self-servicing.

Person specification

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will have:
A relevant tertiary qualification.
Proven working ability to organize, schedule and ensure the deliver of events or organizational timetables.
A minimum of two years experience working in complex organizations.
Developed computer literacy, being familiar with word processing and other software.
Proven ability to function effectively and constructively in a multi-cultural working environment and as part of a formal team or unstructured group.
A demonstrated willingness to receive and give performance related feedback.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Able to organize own work under pressure including cope with deadlines and multiple tasks.
Uses a structured approach to own work, prioritizing appropriately, monitoring progress appropriately and delivering in a timely manner what is promised.
Committed to own professional development and performance assessment.
Creates systems and processes for resolving persistent problems.
Communicates effectively and seeks guidance appropriately.
Able to enter into discussions openly including through effective listening.
Seeks to understand differences of view and experience; brings conflict to the attention of the right people; is open to receiving constructive feedback.
Is helpful and supportive of other staff the Unit and when a member of project team.
Recognizes and respects cultural and other identity based diversity.
Understands and works within organizational priorities.
Fully participates in relevant organizational-wide activity.
Written and verbal fluency in English and in preferably one or more additional languages.

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.

Terms and conditions

Salary: Full time salary of £27,806 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Clerkenwell, central London
Contract duration: Permanent contract
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace days and statutory and national public holidays .
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%.
Cultural Diversity: All staff will 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.
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.

Learning and Impact Assessment Officer - Events team

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:12:10 +0100

Job Title: Learning and Impact Assessment Officer - Events team
Team: Learning and Impact Assessment Unit
Programme: Office of the Secretary General
Recruit reference: OSG/08/06
Salary: £27,806

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Job Description

Job title: Learning and Impact Assessment Officer - Events team
Programme: Office of the Secretary General
Grade: 3

Job Purpose

Support the Learning and Impact Assessment Unit as it works to strengthen the organization’s effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, relevance and accountability and enables organizational learning in order to maximize AI’s human rights impact. Develop in consultation and coordinate the scheduled events programme including needs identification, programme delivery and evaluation and provide quality control advice on learning standards, including through the making of recommendations on the basis of lessons learnt from events’ evaluations and reviews.

Main Responsibilities

In regards to the functions of learning, organizational development and accountability:

Designs and coordinates the promotion and advertising of learning events.
Identifies, contracts and liaises with appropriate providers of training (individuals or organizations) to deliver training that meets identified needs as agreed.
Investigates, collates, structures and maintains information about individual and collective staff training needs so that this may contribute to the planning and scheduling of the IS Learning Events programme.
Analyzes evaluations of delivered learning events and makes recommendations on implications of the lessons learnt from these and for enhancing the quality of events.
Ensures all materials are prepared in timely way for the delivery of learning events; designing and selecting these as appropriate.
Act as the point of contact for internal and external training enquiries from staff, volunteers and external sources about scheduled events, responding to or referring these appropriately and in a timely manner.
Contributes to the promotion of Unit activities – including through the preparation of meetings and events, in the organizing and running of induction sessions for new staff members and associated promotional materials or events.
Contributes to the development and implementation of the Unit’s administrative systems and procedures and to the development of the Unit’s strategies and plans.
Contributes to the Unit’s flexibility, providing cover for Unit staff as agreed; participate as appropriate in project teams both within the Unit and/or across the IS or AI. Carries out own administrative tasks related to the post in accordance with the agreed guidelines for self-servicing.

Person specification

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will have:

A relevant tertiary qualification.
Proven working ability to organize, co-design against needs, schedule and ensure the successful delivery of events or organizational timetables.
A minimum of two years experience working in complex organizations.
Developed computer literacy, being familiar with word processing and other software.
Proven ability to function effectively and constructively in a multi-cultural working environment and as part of a formal team or unstructured group.A demonstrated willingness to receive and give performance related feedback.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Able to organize own work under pressure including cope with deadlines and multiple tasks.
Uses a structured approach to own work, prioritizing appropriately, monitoring progress appropriately and delivering in a timely manner what is promised.
Committed to own professional development and performance assessment.
Creates systems and processes for resolving persistent problems.
Communicates effectively and seeks guidance appropriately.
Able to enter into discussions openly including through effective listening.
Seeks to understand differences of view and experience; brings conflict to the attention of the right people; is open to receiving constructive feedback.
Is helpful and supportive of other staff the Unit and when a member of project team.
Recognizes and respects cultural and other identity based diversity.
Understands and works within organizational priorities.
Fully participates in relevant organizational-wide activity.
Written and verbal fluency in English and in preferably one or more additional languages.

Conflict of Interest

Terms and conditions

Senior Learning and Impact Assessment Adviser - Learning team

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:28:20 +0100

Job Title: Senior Learning and Impact Assessment Adviser - Learning team
Team: Learning and Impact Assessment Unit
Programme: Office of the Secretary General
Recruit reference: OSG/08/04
Salary: £37,577

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Providing support to IS management and staff, you will maintain a strategic overview of the relevant issues, develop appropriate policies, advise on organizational learning processes, foster a learning culture by promoting internal and external communications and act as focal point for organizational change and change management. With a relevant tertiary qualification and having worked in a similar complex organization, you will have solid experience of planning, evaluation, impact assessment, organizational learning and accountability. A natural communicator, you can work well under pressure coping effectively with multiple tasks and tight deadlines.

Job Description

Job title: Senior Learning and Impact Assessment Adviser – Learning team
Programme: Office of the Secretary General
Grade: 5

Job Purpose

Provide support to IS management and to the AI movement as appropriate, to strengthen the organization’s effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, relevance and accountability and to enable organizational learning in order to maximize AI’s human rights impact.

Main Responsibilities

In regards to the functions of learning, organizational development and accountability:

Maintains a strategic overview of these issues by researching and monitoring trends in the external environment and maintaining own professional development so that on this basis high quality input can be given to the relevant organizational systems and processes.
Develops relevant policy and promote effective frameworks ensuring these are embedded at each stage of the project cycle; engaging staff in critical thinking about strategic and operational choices in order that the global effectiveness and impact of AI’s work can be assessed.
Supports and advises on organizational learning processes, systems and tools for the IS and in the wider AI movement; helping to mainstream, into the organizational culture, the relevant good-working practices, standards and approaches; ensuring these are monitored and evaluated for continuous improvement.
Promotes internal and external communication in order to foster the IS’ and AI’s learning culture; acting as a focal point for organizational change and change management and representing AI externally as appropriate.
Researches and develops services and products that support and promote organizational learning that is aligned to AI’s strategic agenda and encourage innovation and collaboration.
For the purpose of developing learning initiatives and promoting organizational learning, maintains and communicates, through active engagement with management and staff, an analysis and understanding of the culture and climate of the IS.
Develops and maintains a broad based network within the IS to build relationships of trust with all levels of staff and management, and connect with relevant internal and external stakeholders to shape the IS’ learning strategy and its implementation.
Facilitates IS learning processes and events and offers expertise on the strengthening of organizational group processes and team dynamics.
Builds the capacity of the IS and progressively the AI movement in these areas, producing user friendly resource materials and providing for general learning needs in order to support high quality performance.
Provides evidence based analysis including qualitative and quantitative assessment of the implementation and progress of organizational learning.
Provides detailed support and advice to projects of particular importance to AI.
Contributes to the Unit’s flexibility, providing cover for Unit staff as agreed; participate as appropriate in project teams both within the Unit and/or across the IS or AI.
Carries out own administrative tasks related to the post in accordance with the agreed guidelines for self-servicing.

Person specification

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will have:
A relevant tertiary qualification; for example in social science; political science; international development; organizational development; adult learning theory; adult educational practices; quantitative and/or qualitative analysis.
Proven working knowledge of the theory and concepts associated with planning, evaluation, impact assessment, organizational learning and accountability.
A minimum of five years experience working in complex organizations.
Developed computer literacy, being familiar with word processing; presentation and analytical software.
Proven ability to function effectively and constructively in a multi-cultural working environment and as part of a formal team or unstructured group.
A demonstrated willingness to receive and give performance related feedback.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proven ability to work under pressure including the ability to cope with deadlines, multiple tasks, and competing demands>
Written and verbal fluency in English and in preferably one or more additional languages.

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Salary: Full time salary of £37,577 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Clerkenwell, central London
Contract duration: Permanent contract
Holidays: Full time staff receive 27 days per annum plus two Amnesty International grace days and statutory and national public holidays .
Office hours: 09.30 - 17.30 or 10.00 - 18.00 by arrangement
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available for staff members (and their dependents) recruited from over 80 km/50 miles from the International Secretariat office in which the post is based.
Life insurance: 4 x gross salary
Travel loan: Interest free travel loan for bus, underground, or rail travel to work (no qualifying period)
Pension: You are encouraged to join the Amnesty International Superannuation Scheme. This is a defined contribution to which Amnesty International contributes 7% of gross salary and will match individual employee contributions up to an additional 3%.
Cultural Diversity: All staff will 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.
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.

Human Resources Operations Officer (Permanent contract)

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Job Title: Human Resources Operations Officer
Team: Operations Team
Programme: Human Resources Programme
Recruit reference: HRP/08/12
Salary: £27,806

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As a key member of this team you will be responsible for the administration of recruitment and the ongoing HR support of approximately a third of the 400 staff and managers in the International Secretariat. You will produce draft employment contracts, meet the new members of staff on their first day, and continue to provide assistance while they remain with us. This will include administering contract variations, payroll instructions and issuing information and reports to managers.

You will need to be exceptionally well organised, clear and professional on the phone and in person, and able to show both initiative and good judgement. We are looking for someone who has significant experience of working in administration in a busy office environment, who feels confident using computer packages especially HR software and databases and who has a good level of numeracy. A demonstrable interest and some experience in Human Resources is essential.

Job Description

Job Title: Human Resources Operations Officer
Programme: Human Resources Programme
Grade: 3

Job Purpose

Provide timely administrative support to HR systems and processes, including recruitment, payroll, absence management, starters and leavers. Coordinate first-day induction for all starters. Work closely with the Support Team Coordinator, the Advisory Teams, other Administrators and the HR Director on specific areas of work to enable the delivery of a proactive and effective HR service to the IS. As the first point of contact for staff and external people, provide appropriate guidance, basic information and support or escalate queries appropriately to other members of the HR Programme for resolution.

Main Responsibilities

1.         Act as the first point of contact for both internal and external queries and resolve problems using established channels, escalating to other members of the HRP team where appropriate to ensure that the queries are dealt with appropriately and efficiently in accordance with HR policies and practices to ensure correct application and that staff understand relevant policies, terms and conditions and how to access staff benefits.
2.         Accurately prepare monthly salary instructions, as authorized by the IS management teams, to the Finance and Accounting Programme and overseas payroll service providers in relation to any salary amendments for staff in all locations to meet the deadlines set and facilitate correct payments
3.         Maintain the HR information system (HRIS), other databases, systems and files by updating employee records promptly and producing relevant documentation, including drafting letters to complete HR processes including, new starters and leavers, absence management, contract changes and renewals and other payroll changes thereby ensuring that all employee records are kept up to date and facilitating timely and accurate information retrieval and analysis. Follow work flows, adhere to good practice and be proactive in recommending improvements to current processes and systems and implement improvements where agreed.
4.         Support the recruitment activity by working closely with the Recruitment Adviser to create a professional and welcoming environment for all candidates and facilitating a smooth interview process by scheduling interviews with candidates, preparing interview packs for panels, administering tests, responding to candidate queries and ensuring they are guided professionally through the process.
5.         Understand, use and support other members of staff across the organization to use the Human Resources Information System to enable the smooth and effective handling of HR transactional activities that enable staff records to be updated and consequential payroll changes to be made so that payments to staff are accurate. Resolve or escalate for resolution any issues or queries in a timely manner given the monthly payroll processing timeframe for which this is an input.
6.         Understand and use a range of internal systems and processes (eg booking travel and accommodation, processing invoices, etc.) and resolve problems using established channels to enable the programme and HR processes to function effectively.
7.         Collect, collate and prepare information for use by others and for inclusion in reports and ensure that it is provided in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring confidentiality related to individuals and work in own area and ensuring adherence to IS security guidelines. This may include some financial processing to support efficient financial management of the programme/function.

8. Contribute to the overall flexibility and effectiveness of the programme by providing cover for programme staff and team members, participating or leading project work and carrying out other tasks that may be required.

Person specification

Skills and Experience

1.         Sound knowledge of HR processes and practices and demonstrable capability and aptitude for working with a HRIS and in an automated environment.
2.         Sound administrative skills including ability to prioritize work to meet strict deadlines, work on own initiative, adhere to procedures and systems governing area of work.
3.         Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with all levels of staff and handle difficult situations, remaining calm, customer focused and displaying courtesy.
4.         Good understanding of how the data protection Act applies to handling employee data and staff information.
5.         Willingness to suggest changes to systems and ways of working to improve efficiency

6. Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing.

Detailed Skills And Experience

Excellent communication skills
·        Able to communicate clearly and confidently in a friendly, professional and calm manner
·        Able to write clear, appropriate and correct English in all aspects of correspondence
·        Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential information in an appropriate manner
·        Able to use discretion and empathy where needed
·        Experience of providing an outstanding level of customer service and follow up both internally and externally, in a team oriented environment
·        Excellent listening skills and ability to extract and synthesise important information

Excellent administration and work organisation skills
·        Highly organised and able to prioritise own workload in terms of completing routine and urgent work with tight deadlines
·        Motivated, enthusiastic and works quickly and methodically
·        Excellent attention to detail
·        Takes ownership of tasks and follows through to completion
·        Experience of systematic filing
·        Experience of developing, maintaining and improving administrative systems and procedures
·        Able to use initiative and exercise good judgement where needed
·        Able to schedule and arrange interviews and make travel bookings ensuring candidates are kept up to date
·        Experience of minuting meetings
·        Accurate numerical skills

Computer skills
·        Proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel and Powerpoint is essential
·        Able to adapt to new software
·        Experience of accurately creating, formatting and maintaining documents
·        Experience of maintaining and managing databases would be an advantage
·        Good accurate keyboard skills are essential

Human Resources
·        An interest in working in the HR function is essential and HR experience would be an advantage
·        Studying towards CIPD would be an advantage
·        Able to learn the content of a number of complex policies and procedures and to show good judgement in interpreting them and communicating them effectively to others
·        Understanding of payroll, the starters and leavers process and calculating employee entitlements in different currencies
·        Enjoys people contact

Team working
·        Enjoys working as part of a lively team with a focus on sharing information and ideas
·        Able and willing to learn from peers
·        Willingness to provide cover for others when required

Languages
·        Fluent written and spoken English. Another core AI language would be an advantage: Spanish, French, or Arabic

Equal Opportunities and Cultural Diversity
·        Willingness to make a positive commitment both to providing equal opportunities and to working in a culturally diverse organisation.
·        Understanding of and sensitivity towards the needs of staff working away from their home base.
·        Able to work with people from a range of different countries and cultures

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