Amnesty International Job for a Country Director, Nigeria
Amnesty International Nigeria 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.
Amnesty International is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Country Director
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Department: Amnesty International Nigeria
Job Purpose
- The Amnesty International Nigeria Director is responsible for
developing, coordinating and implementing strategies, operational plans
and budgets for the work of Amnesty International Nigeria in alignment
with Amnesty International’s Strategic Goals and towards the
establishment and development of an effective AI presence in the
country.
- Externally the Director is responsible for building national
relationships and Amnesty International’s profile in Nigeria and within
the Amnesty International movement.
- The Director will represent AI at a senior level with the Nigerian government and others.
- The Director is accountable for management of the staff,
resources, the office in-country and operations of AI Nigeria, ensuring
the application of AI policy and quality standards across the operations
and provision of political advice for AI’s work on Nigeria.
AI Purpose:
- Amnesty International is a truly global human rights movement,
made up of millions of individual members and supporters who are
passionate about defending human rights for all and who believe the
world would be a better place if together we took injustice personally.
- By mobilising the humanity in everyone, shining a light on human
rights abuses wherever they may occur and speaking truth to power, for
over 50 years now we have been making a tangible difference in the lives
of those who are denied their basic rights, every hour, every day.
Working Relationships:
- Reporting to: Senior Director of the Office of the Secretary General
- Posts that this job manages: The Director will be responsible
for the direct line management of relevant roles covering functions such
as general operations, research, campaigns, advocacy, fundraising,
media and growth, and have overall accountability for effective line
management of all posts within the country.
- Other key relationships: The Director represents Amnesty
International in Nigeria to the public, government and business leaders,
IGOs, media, current and potential donors, partner NGOs and CBOs, and
rights-holders and promotes strategic collaboration and partnerships
with relevant stakeholders.
The post holder also works in close collaboration with:
- Africa Regional Advisory Group
- West Africa Regional Office Director
- Africa Research and Advocacy Director
- Relevant colleagues at the West Africa Regional Office and the wider, global International Secretariat
- Colleagues of Amnesty International in Sections around the world
Main Responsibilities
In collaboration with relevant IS colleagues and programmes the Director is responsible for the following tasks:
Delivering Human Rights impact through organisational management and leadership:
- Develop and promote an organisational vision and human rights
and growth strategy for AI Nigeria which articulates AI’s Strategic
Goals and inspires and motivates internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure that AI maintains its pre-eminent position in the field
of human rights legal and policy analysis by ensuring the application of
AI standards of work, including AI’s human rights policy and standards,
the accuracy of the analysis and application of law and policy
- Recruit,develop and manage the performance of project staff,
volunteers and consultants, in order to ensure that impact oriented
operational plans are delivered on time to a high standard and in
compliance with AI’s Staff Terms and Conditions of Employment, related
policies and local employment law.
- Establish and implement quality control systems to ensure that
the activities of Amnesty International Nigeria meet the organizational
standards of timeliness, accuracy, consistency, balance, independence
and impartiality. Ensure the identification and sharing of best practice
models with the movement and timely reporting against key performance
indicators of the entity.
- Establish an Advisory Board with effective working relationships within the AI movement.
- Establish a culture of engagement across the movement to model One Amnesty and its benefits.
- Develop, monitor and provide internal and external reports on
project budgets and financial issues in line with the Financial Policy
of Amnesty International Nigeria and manage the annual audit of the
financial accounts in compliance with local regulations to ensure that
the operational plans are delivered in line with the approved budgets
and with sound financial accountability. To identify resource needs of
the office and work in collaboration with the International Secretariat
to ensure resource needs are met.
External Representation of the Amnesty International movement within Nigeria:
- Develop, maintain and utilize effective working relationships
with key external stakeholders including partner organizations,
networks, coalitions, donors and key internal stakeholders in order to
identify and take advantage of opportunities for cooperation,
collaboration and information sharing which will increase the impact and
influence of the work of AI Nigeria.
- Represent Amnesty International in Nigeria at public events, to
NGOs, the media, International Organizations and the government in order
to ensure that Amnesty International has a visible profile with
external stakeholders in Nigeria and in order to deliver impact in
compliance with AI’s mission and strategy in Nigeria.
- As the Chief Media spokesperson in the country, interact with
the media proactively and support the organization of media activities
in order to support AI research and high level missions and to ensure
compliance with the organizational standards for Media work.
- Leverage Nigeria’s influence regionally and globally by calling
on the government to be a global leader promoting human rights
domestically and internationally. Coordinate advocacy and lobbying work
in Nigeria, including building relationships with partner organizations,
the media and government and working with global sections to maximise
the influence of their international solidarity work.
- Identify and ensure relationships are built with key donors, funding constituencies and high net worth individuals
Operational Management:
- Accountable for the overall health safety and security of the
office in order to ensure that the office carries out the facilities,
logistical and administrative functions required in order to effectively
carry out its activities and support those of AI Nigeria.
Based on the Human Rights and Growth strategy, develop and implement
operational plans for AI Nigeria to deliver on objectives related to:
- A programme of solid research, campaigning, communications,
mobilisation and activism linked to clear theory of change for priority
human rights issues in Nigeria.
- A centralized constituency relationship management system
capable of mobilizing activism and resources to further Amnesty
International’s human rights goals in Nigeria.
- Strengthening the power of right-holders and support the human
rights movement through innovative options for engagement and activism.
- Creation of an AI presence in Nigeria that innovates and leads new thinking and approaches.
Profile
Amnesty International Nigeria needs Country Director who has skills in:
- Sound and mature judgement of political issues
- Understanding of civil society landscape in Nigeria
- Strategic and analytical thinking
- Strong operational management skill
- Experience of effective lobbying government and intergovernmental agents for policy change
- Exemplary communication skills
- Commitment to and substantial knowledge of human rights
Benefits
Salary is competitive. There will be a requirement to travel and
represent Amnesty across the country. You will be part of a lively
network of peers and colleagues from around the world.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's and application letter to:
[email protected]
Note: Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted
Application Deadline 8th July, 2016.