Regional Strategy and Impact Advisor

Are you able to influence,support and steer cross-national planning to deliver human rights impact within Amnesty’s new Strategic Framework? Do you want to be the person that contributes to human rights impact by simplifying and aligning planning for Amnesty International in Europe, Eastern Europe Central Asia?**

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JOB PURPOSE:

To achieve greater human rights impact, the post holder provides support and guidance to the Regional Offices for Europe, Eastern Europe Central Asia by bringing stability, consistency, simplicity and clarity to the strategic and operational planning, project management and impact assessment. The Advisor will provide methodological and strategic advice to the regional leadership and ensure alignment and coherence with global strategic planning, impact analysis and learning practices.

ABOUT YOU:

An inspiring and experienced strategy and planning expert, with substantial experience developing and implementing strategies and action plans at national and regional level. You will have very good knowledge of strategy development, organisational change and the political context in Europe, Eastern Europe and Central Asia. You will be comfortable working on the key thematic areas as outlined above and be able to work efficient and apply participatory methodology facilitating planning and priority setting for the Regional Offices as well as for Sections in the Region. You will use cutting edge planning methodology as well as agile approaches. You enjoy navigating highly political issues in an organisation and are excellent in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guiding planning and prioritization processes across the two regions with an emphasis on integration of strategic and operational planning processes. Ensure coherence between national, regional strategies and the global Strategic Framework.
• Simplifying and aligning the regional planning with the global operationalisation process
• Guiding external trend scanning on human rights issues, tactics and approaches
• Building capacity and skills on planning, monitoring & evaluation to support the advancement of Amnesty’s approach to impact assessment

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in impact-oriented planning, developing and implementing monitoring and evaluation frameworks and systematizing organizational learning – especially in cross-functional and cross-regional project teams and organisations.
• Experience in strategy and theory of change development for social change and human rights impact, and particularly in guiding effective influencing plans, with clear objectives and outcomes.
• Connection to external networks and movements;
• Ability to negotiate, influence and build cooperative relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English.

Proven ability to work under pressure including the ability to cope with deadlines, multiple tasks and competing deadlines in a changing.

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

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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.***