Do you have knowledge of issues relating to the surveillance industry? Do you want to use your people management skills to lead a team to protect human rights defenders from unlawful surveillance?

JOB PURPOSE

Working as part of the Disrupting Surveillance Team (DST) in Amnesty Tech, the purpose of this post is to lead on the on the planning and management of all activities of the Security Lab. The Security Lab is a team of technologists that use digital forensics research techniques to investigate the surveillance industry and spyware.

The Operations Manager of the Security Lab will co-lead a team of up to 8 people. Working closely with the Head of Research and Strategy, the Operations Manager will provide leadership and lead on staff management for the Security Lab, which is responsible for digital forensics research and tool development.

The postholder will join at a time of expansion for the Security Lab as it grows to face the increased challenges presented by surveillance technologies to the work of human rights defenders around the world. This is an exciting time to be joining a growing team that has a track record of high impact research and campaigning.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience providing strong leadership to a team, with a demonstrated ability to set strategies, manage projects and budgets, and take decisions. You will have excellent communication skills, able to explain complex issues clearly for internal and external audiences.

Digital forensics skills are not required for this post, though knowledge of issues relating to the surveillance industry and human rights is an advantage.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To provide strong leadership and manage a globally distributed team of the Security Lab, focused on technical investigations, tool development, and capacity building. The postholder will oversee the planning, coordination and distribution of work within the team, setting priorities and plans while also developing a work culture that is collaborate and considers the wellbeing of staff.
• Manage research projects of the Security Lab, working closely with the Head of Research and Strategy
• Management of reporting on activities and impact of the Security Lab, working with the Manager of the DST to ensure compliance with impact assessment processes and to meet reporting requirements of donors.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in staff management, ideally leading teams remote of researchers (does not need to be experience of managing technologists/technical research projects).
• Knowledge of the issues of targeted surveillance and its impact on human rights.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and diplomatically in English, both orally and in writing; other languages are an asset.

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

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

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. 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.

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.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

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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