Tactical Campaigner
Beirut
Permanent
$72,469 per annum
Amnesty
International is shifting its centralized International Secretariat
(IS) into a more strong, coherent and visible presence in strategic
locations in the global South.
In
the Middle East and North Africa, we are developing a stronger presence
by opening a regional office in Beirut and de-concentrating some of the
functions we currently base in the International Secretariat office in
London, including our research and campaign capacity. Being closer to
the ground will enable us to operate with greater speed and relevance
and to be more agile and responsible to the demands of our human rights
agenda.
Amnesty
International’s Regional Office is looking for an experienced Senior
Campaigner to develop campaigning strategies and responses to some of
our most critical campaigning issues. In the Crisis and Tactical
Campaigns team, you'll react quickly to emerging priorities assessing
changing situations quickly, capitalising on your political judgement
and inspiring worldwide action within days.
About the role:
The
urgent human rights issues that we need to bring to the world's
attention are hugely varied. All of them, however, 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 strategies and
tactics, always looking to capitalise on political opportunities. You'll
also draft, review and advise on campaign strategies and materials and
meet daily with our key team to review 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.
About you:
With
experience of working on human rights issues, you must have first-hand
in-depth knowledge and experience of the socio-political and economic
context in the MENA region, and global human rights trends.
Probably
working for a charity, NGO, or government body, you'll have already
developed national and international campaigns. So you'll know how to
harness everything from on-street activism to online digital tools. As a
result, you'll have the confidence and expertise to identify relevant
information quickly, understand what's key and pinpoint the most
effective means of communication. Flexible enough to adapt your approach
as priorities change, you'll also bring us a real flair for innovation
and a talent for project management particularly important when time
pressures are intense. Excellent communication skills in English and
Arabic, both written and verbal, are vital too so you can generate
motivational campaign materials that connect with a range of target
audiences as well as inspire those you work with.
About us:
Amnesty
International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who
campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach
almost every country in the world and have:
- More than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
- More than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice
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.
Closing date: 2 October 2016
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