Senior Executive Coordinator – Secretary General’s Engagement

JOB PURPOSE

This post is based in the Office of the Secretary General (OSG) and is responsible for coordinating the internal and external engagements of the Secretary General (SG) and Deputy Secretary General (DSG) (when deputising for the SG). You will be responsible for advising on strategic priorities for engagement; designing forward planning and calendars, key messages and general communications on their behalf concerning their engagements. Working in close collaboration with the Office of the Secretary General (OSG) Special Projects Researcher and Manager (SPRM), and Head of OSG, you will ensure that internal and external engagements and events are strategic, high-quality and achieve the objectives set. You will have the opportunity to work with and support senior executives, working with the top leaders of Amnesty International.

ABOUT YOU

You will have a demonstrated commitment to and understanding of human rights, with excellent communication and diplomacy skills and substantial experience of working with high level executive priorities in large, international and complex organisations. You will be a great organiser with previous project management experience and expertise as well as proven experience of writing briefings, speeches, and high-level correspondence directed to different audiences. You will be fluent speaking in both English and French and be able to communicate effectively with excellent written skills.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and support strategic opportunities for the SG’s and the DSG’s external and internal engagements, including advising on priorities and messages and developing forward planning tools, activities, calendars, and communications.
• Support the SPRM with managing the SG’s and DSG’s (when deputising for the SG) internal and external agendas, including by managing invitations, drafting correspondence and other messages on their behalf.
• Plan and coordinate high-level country visits, media and other engagements, including in collaboration with the SPRM and the SG and DSG Executive Assistants, including logistics, security arrangements, travel preparation, media work, high-quality briefings, and follow-up.
• In close collaboration with the Head of OSG, plan and coordinate special internal events in close cooperation with IS colleagues and colleagues in the Amnesty Movement, including coordinating agendas, event promotion, follow-up, and evaluation.
• Draft a range of communications, including but not limited to correspondence, scripts, reports and other written material for the SG and DSG, as relevant (and instructed by the line manager)
• Contribute to developing OSG strategic and action plans and the SG’s critical initiatives agenda.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of project management which includes setting up systems, designing and monitoring plans
• Substantial experience working with high-level executive priorities in large, complex and international organisations.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and align strategic thinking with operational delivery.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex messages concisely and diplomatically to a wide range of audiences in English – verbally and in writing
• Experience in writing briefings, speeches, reports, and high-level correspondence.
• Fluency in French is essential.
• Experience in public relations roles and /or media preferable.
• Ability to set, manage and monitor plans and budgets.
• Ability to design and implement effective systems for tracking schedules, work plans, and priorities for top-level management.
• Experience working under pressure, managing conflicting demands, meeting deadlines and adjusting priorities.

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.

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