About the role

In this high profile role, you’ll lead both the day-to-day running and strategic development of our programme in the Africa region. Representing AI at senior level and working with a dedicated team split between London and our regional African offices, you’ll provide the strategic and political analysis that shapes and drives our human rights agenda across the region. In doing so, you’ll make sure that our work – from the way we approach research and membership campaigning to government lobbying and the content of our own publications – meet the organisation’s standards and are closely aligned with its wider objectives.

About you

You’ll need an expert knowledge of the political landscape and human rights issues in the region. You must be familiar with the international legal framework around human rights and the requirements of our campaigning work. A strategic thinker with excellent political judgement, you’ll be a powerful communicator. Most important, will be the inspirational leadership skills you bring to the role that enable you to bring out the best in a diverse and geographically widespread team.

About us

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. Already our network of over three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. 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.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.amnesty.org/jobs and search for requisition ID 798BR.

Closing date: 8th August 2012.