II. Programme Director – Research, Media and Advocacy | Location: Bengaluru, India

 

ï‚· Provide strategic leadership and vision for AI India’s research, advocacy and media activities centred on human rights work in India.

 

ï‚· Develop an integrated strategy on the country’s human rights agenda, overseeing its application, and ensuring consistency between AI’s policies and strategies for work in India with those in other global regions.

 

ï‚· Ensure the application of AI standards of work throughout the department, particularly on research strategy and methodology, advocacy activities, publications and the media.

 

ï‚· Represent AI India at a senior level, alongside others, with government, media and other key stakeholders.

 

ï‚· Lead on the development of an integrated political and institutional advocacy strategy, and to ensure that AI India maintains a prominent role in advocating for swift, decisive and rights respecting actions to address human rights situations and crises. To remain at the forefront of efforts to create and maintain the most effective human rights mechanisms to achieve this end.

 

ï‚· Manage the human and financial resources of the department ensuring integrated working of the office.

 

 

ï‚· As a key member of the senior management team, contribute to the development of an effective strategic plan to deliver AI India’s vision.

 

ï‚· Exercise strategic leadership and provide sound political judgment and expertise in relation to AI’s work in India in order to lead the development of integrated and coherent country and thematic strategies, operational plans and responses to crisis situations which deliver tangible human rights impact.

 

ï‚· Scan the external world for opportunities, threats and trends, maintain an overview of political, civil society, human rights and other relevant developments in the country and region, and undertake/lead fieldwork in order to ensure informed direction and risk management of the department’s work.

 

ï‚· Provide sound, timely political advice including on emerging issues and trends, particularly crisis situations and political/economic trends that impact human rights, in order to ensure a continued strategic focus to the setting of AI’s overall directions for human rights work at the country and global level.

 

ï‚· Lead the development of an effective operational plan for AI India’s advocacy work, based on the organisation’s strategic plans, to ensure effective advocacy on the full range of human rights and effective response to human rights crises and situations, and to report regularly on the implementation of the operational plan.

 

ï‚· Build strong relationships with relevant external actors (including government, intergovernmental fora, civil society organisations) who play a relevant role at the national and global level in human rights promotion and protection, strengthening AI’s reputation as an authority on human rights analysis and effective intervention.

 

ï‚· Ensure integration at the national level of research and action in order to provide an effective, coherent programme of work which delivers tangible outcomes for human rights in conformity with AI’s mission and consistent with its priorities, strategies and standards.

 

ï‚· Oversee quality assurance for research and related outputs at country level, ensuring accurate and ethical research aimed at effective human rights action, and strategic coherence, consistency and alignment with global standards. To this end review research plans and mission proposals. Maintain oversight of, and have final responsibility for, approval of reports and high-profile and/or sensitive research outputs delivered through AI India.

 

ï‚· Work with the campaigns, communications, activism, movement building teams to increase activist and public engagement in AI’s campaigns and support both growth and human rights impact.

 

ï‚· Represent AI at a senior level, including in the field, with government officials, international organizations, civil society organizations, at public events and in the media, ensuring that AI’s position is communicated effectively including through developing and communicating messages crafted at influencing the appropriate audience.

 

ï‚· Manage the staff and other resources of the department, including remote management, to ensure their most effective use, in line with agreed priorities and policies. Manages risk assessments and oversees the implementation of security procedures for programme staff.

 

ï‚· Build and maintains effective working relationships with AI’s sections and structures in order to identify and exploit opportunities for co-operation, information-sharing and problem solving;

 

ï‚· Set, monitor, manage and report on budget and expenditure for the work undertaken by the team.

 

ï‚· Write and publish articles/outputs on human rights issues from a national, regional and global perspective.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and capabilities whenever reasonably instructed.

 

 

ï‚· First-hand expert knowledge of, and ability to analyze, political, civil society and human rights issues in India;

 

ï‚· Excellent understanding of human rights work, including the international legal framework, human rights architecture and the requirements of research, media and advocacy work, with a proven record of success in using these tools to change policy;

 

ï‚· Strategic thinker with a developed capacity to build and convey the “big picture” while enabling others to identify the implications of this for their daily work;

 

ï‚· In-depth experience of research for advocacy purposes, including field research, and a demonstrated ability to assess human rights research;

 

ï‚· Excellent political judgment and the ability to spot both risks and opportunities;

 

ï‚· Proven ability to negotiate, challenge and confront conflict, brokering solutions to achieve goals;

 

ï‚· Proven ability to develop strategies and plans, and review/adapt them to fast changing political situations, exercising and promoting creative thinking;

 

ï‚· Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Hindi and other regional languages preferred;

 

ï‚· Ability to represent AI India in difficult and high-profile environments;

 

ï‚· Experience of working in a team and understanding of the importance of efficient communications for the coordination and effective functioning of teams; Ability to inspire and motivate a wide range of people;

 

ï‚· Well-developed communication, presentation, spokesperson, advocacy and representational skills appropriate for diverse audiences and the media, including the ability to make and win arguments;

 

ï‚· Proven ability to work under pressure including the ability to cope with and manage conflicting demands, meeting deadlines, managing budgets and adjusting priorities;

 

ï‚· Demonstrated willingness to be accountable for actions and decisions, and to receive and give performance related feedback;

 

ï‚· Ability to lead and manage staff and financial resources;

 

ï‚· Able and willing to work in a manner that  is consistent with the organisation’s core values and competencies;

 

ï‚· Personally credible, with a professional demeanor that generates the trust and confidence of managers, staff and external stakeholders;

 

ï‚· Committed to collaborative working in matrix relationships and in an interdisciplinary team;

 

ï‚· Leads by example and possesses a high degree of integrity;

 

ï‚· Possess a high level of resilience, initiative and drive, able to be flexible and change orientation as required;

 

ï‚· Set themselves and others challenging but achievable targets;

 

ï‚· Look to the future – is able to see links and opportunities that others might miss;

 

ï‚· Use new approaches, theory and technologies to develop innovative solutions;

 

ï‚· Apply concepts and learning from outside own field/environment, looking ahead over the long-term to deliver improvements and avoid problems;

 

ï‚· Able to engage and influence, utilizing a challenging but respectful approach;

 

ï‚· Politically aware and emotionally intelligent;

 

ï‚· Personally engaged with human rights.

 

ï‚· Location : Bengaluru

ï‚· Reports to : Executive Director

ï‚· Salary : As per sector standards

ï‚· Travel : As required.

 

Amnesty International India is committed to employment equity welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants including women, Dalits, Adivasis, members of all castes, ethnicities, religions, gender identities and sexual orientations, people from all regions and persons with disabilities. Equality and diversity is at the core of our values and staffs are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

 

Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with Amnesty International’s principles (specifically independence and impartiality), or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.

 

Send in your application by e-mail with the position name in the subject line. Please include cover note of not more than 500 words explaining why you are interested in working for this position at Amnesty International India, along with your resume and photo, to twerecruitment@yahoo.com by 20th September, 2015. Please include “Programmes Director – Campaigns and Mobilization” or “Programmes Director – Research, Media and Advocacy” (as may be relevant) in the subject line of your email. If shortlisted, preliminary interaction will be held/ conducted by Mr. Chanchal Sinha, before being recommended to Amnesty for telephonic and face-to-face interviews

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