Director – Middle East and North Africa Programme

£55,560 per annum + benefits if based in London; package for other locations will be confirmed at offer London or other location in the MENA region

At Amnesty International (AI) we fight injustice on a global scale. To do that well, we need strong and coherent leadership across each of the regions in which we operate. Developing and rolling out our programme strategy for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), that’s exactly what you’ll provide.

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 MENA region. Managing a substantial budget and a dedicated 30-strong team split between London and our regional office in Beirut, 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. You should be able to get your message across in English and Arabic and, ideally, French. 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 and impartial, we campaign for freedom and justice wherever they’re denied. Already our network of almost 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 http://www.amnesty.org/jobs

Closing date: 22nd May 2011