ABOUT THE ROLE

The urgent human rights issues in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region are hugely varied and demand creative campaigns that are well-researched, well-planned and well-managed despite the time pressures that surround them.

Spotting opportunities for action, you’ll decide on effective campaigning strategies and tactics, always looking to capitalise on political opportunities. You’ll also draft, review and advise on campaign strategies and materials responding to major issues and developments. At every stage you’ll collaborate with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to make sure campaigns are consistent, streamlined, and get results.

The salary for this role will be aligned to local salary scale, the salary advertised is for London salary scale.

JOB PURPOSE

To lead the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of Amnesty International’s campaigning and advocacy strategies on human rights violations in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region, to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities, utilising political judgment and analytical, communication and representational skills.

ABOUT YOU

• Lead the development and implementation of campaign strategies, ensuring campaigns result in measurable change.
• Advise on, coordinate and review the contribution to relevant campaigns by regional colleagues and other programmes.
• Coordinate action planning and ensure consistency with campaigning standards and optimal use of resources.
• Assess opportunities for action, identifying creative and effective campaigning tactics.
• Provide advice to sections and structures and external partners on the development and implementation of campaign strategies.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• The ability to adapt to fast-changing political situations in, and related to, Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
• Experience of leading and implementing campaigns at the national & international level and the ability to lead innovation and creative approaches to campaigning.
• Knowledge of working on, and in, the region and a specialist knowledge in relation to specific countries or other geographical areas in the region.
• Digitally competent, with experience of digital campaigning and keeping up to date with digital trends and campaigning methodologies.
• Experience of working with colleagues and partners based around the world.
• Excellent communications skills in English and Russian in a fluent, clear and concise way. Knowledge of another regional language desirable.

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.

Amnesty International encourages candidates from all over the world to apply, subject to visa requirements, a relocation package can be offered.
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.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

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.