Deputy Regional Director – Head of Office

Deadline: 14 February 2016

Location: Peru

Organization: Amnesty International

About Amnesty International

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, 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 a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. Our supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world - so we work to improve human rights through campaigning and international solidarity. 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

Amnesty International has embarked on a major change process to transform the way we address our internal and external challenges, and to strengthen our global movement ensuring an enhanced human rights impact. In this context, we are shifting our centralized International Secretariat (IS) by setting up offices in key strategic global locations.

In the Americas, we already have a Regional office (based in Mexico) and now are excited to be expanding our presence by opening a sub-regional office in Lima.  In the coming years, we will transform not just our structures and ways to function and operate, but we will also harness the remarkable people-power of our IS staff, our sections and members.  In order to do this we need to recruit an exceptional Human Rights expert to recruit and manage our Peru office of approximately 20 staff.

The Role

This crucial role, Deputy Regional Director, will lead and drive many different areas for Amnesty International in the region.  Ensuring the office is run smoothly and within best practice, that excellent researchers and campaigners are recruited, nurtured and given strategic direction, and that the office develops and maintains effective relationships.   Whether we are addressing restrictions on freedom of expression, violations of the rights of migrants or denouncing sexual violence against women, our research and campaigning efforts make a difference. Our Peru office staff will look to you for innovative strategies for action and solid guidance, both of which will stem from your strong communication across the organization and effective links with Amnesty International’s research teams, activists and the media to build public engagement.

Reporting to the Regional Director based in Mexico, the Deputy Regional Director will co-ordinate the development of new research and campaign tactics and techniques, capitalising on country/regional and thematic specialists, and identifying opportunities for partnership and collaboration with other social and human rights movements and communities. At the same time, you will work closely with the Regional Director to set up and manage the sub regional office, control budgets and motivate and inspire our regional staff. You’ll be integral to the management of the International Secretariat, deputising for the Regional Director whenever necessary.

About You

Overseeing the planning and delivery of all the sub-regional office’s strategies for action calls for extensive experience leading effective research and campaigns at a national and international level. You’ll be well-versed in the human rights context within the region – from identifying issues to undertaking impact assessment – all using sound political judgement. You’ll have extensive experience in a key leadership role and have knowledge of global human rights issues and trends. The proven ability to get the best out of people is vital too, whether that is through coaching, mentoring, capacity building or training.

You’ll certainly know how to adjust priorities, hit deadlines and adapt to fast-changing political situations. You’ll have excellent external advocacy and communication skills being fluent in both English and Spanish. Above all, you have the collaborative and creative approach needed get results and the personal energy and drive to make an impact. 

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How to apply:

Please apply online, here.