Job Purpose

As the successful candidate, you will lead and ensure the effective implementation of Amnesty International Secretariat projects, research and strategy on technology and Human Rights issues within Amnesty Tech’s brief.

You will lead the Big Tech Accountability Team within Amnesty Tech and manage related staff, budgets and work to ensure delivery within the Programme’s agreed strategy. This involves providing advice and guidance to Amnesty International Secretariat senior leadership and staff ensuring the development and deputise for the Programme Director.

LOCATION:

This role can be hosted in other locations where there is an Amnesty International Secretariat office; however, this will be dependent on several factors.

About you

We are searching for a leader who has strong relationship-building skills, and experience influencing and negotiating at a senior level with governments. The successful candidate will have adequate experience conducting and managing research, including field research, for advocacy purposes.

You will be committed to ensuring effective management and professional development of the staff in the programme, based on a team environment focused on well-being, respect and equity.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a programme of high-quality research, advocacy and campaigning, technology empowerment and/or technology-enabled innovation for the protection of human rights.
• Manage researchers, campaigners, advocates and other staff in the programme, ensuring planning, coordination and ensuring a fair distribution of work within the team. Setting priorities, agreeing on detailed work plans, supporting staff and approving final outputs; monitoring adherence to operating standards, including the agreed guidelines on self-servicing.
• Write and/or oversee the writing of timely and effective analyses, reports, briefings, media materials, and other internal and external materials aimed at promoting Amnesty policy positions and contributing to external debate. Especially in areas that may be new to Amnesty and underdeveloped in the human rights framework.
• Represent Amnesty externally and otherwise act as an expert spokesperson on technology issues, in order to raise public awareness of Amnesty and its calls for action, build support for concrete recommendations for change, and position Amnesty as a global leader on technology and human rights.

Skills and Experiences

• Strong experience of managing staff and resources who work across multiple disciplines, as well as traditional human rights investigations.
• Significant expert knowledge – demonstrated through substantial professional experience of technology and its intersection with the promotion and protection of human rights, in relation to Big Tech accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to set strategies, manage projects and take decisions.
• Experience of developing and managing advocacy and campaigns.

Please see attached job description on our website for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

What We Offer:

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

• 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days)
• Hybrid working environment – The standard working week at Amnesty International is 35 hours
• Pension Contribution Scheme – with an employer contribution of 8% of your gross annual salary, in addition Amnesty International will match individual contributions of up to 3%. Making a total employer contribution of 11%
• Life Assurance
• Annual salary review
• Opportunity to join our cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans for travel to work
• Contribution towards the cost of eye tests and glasses
• Access to Linkedin Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we’re committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy – Amnesty International

Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by [email protected]