Regional Campaigner

JOB PURPOSE:

As a campaigner, you will develop and implement effective advocacy and campaigning strategies in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. You will work in a multicultural environment, engaging with Amnesty International staff and members all over the world, as well as representing Amnesty with international, regional and national human rights organizations and movements.

This is an exciting role where you'll have a huge opportunity to make a difference by developing innovative campaign tactics and techniques, capitalizing on communications and social media channels, and identifying and fostering opportunities for partnership and collaboration with other social and human rights movements and communities addressing issues affecting people in Saudi Arabia and Yemen.

ABOUT YOU:

You have experience in campaign design and delivery, project management and planning ideally in an international campaigning organization. You understand the strategy, methodologies and tactics behind making an impact. You'll also have a good understanding of what it takes to mobilize people and adapt campaigns to audiences from different cultures and geographies.

With experience of working on human rights issues, you have in-depth knowledge of the socio-political and economic context in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. You must also have the capability both to work on your own initiative and as a member of a large and diverse team, often under pressure. You have the ability to identify opportunities to ensure our voice has authority and have a strong network. A natural collaborator, you need influential communication skills, impartial political judgement, coupled with strong strategic thinking. You have excellent written and verbal Arabic and English.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and analyse political, human rights and civil society developments internationally to make recommendations for campaign development
• To research the most effective ways to campaign on human rights concerns and monitor and conduct evaluations of campaigning strategies and plans
• To monitor and analyze political and human rights developments and conduct research as appropriate into human rights contexts and individual cases, including by participating in field research and through contact with partners on the ground

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive demonstrable experience in leading and implementing campaigns at both international and national level across more than one country in the region
• Substantial strategic operational experience in developing campaign strategies
• Experience of working in a team and understanding of the importance of efficient communications for the coordination and effective functioning of teams

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.

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.**

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