NGO Jobs At Amnesty International 2024

Amnesty International is recruiting for position of Director. The Director shall be subject to the National Board and shall have the general care and supervision of the business and affairs of AI Ghana.

Job Responsibilities

The Director shall, without limiting the other functions and subject to the Statutes and the supervision of the Board, be responsible for:

• All strategic guidance to the National Board;
• Organizing and directing the National Secretariat of AI Ghana, including its human resource management and development;
• Managing the finances of AI Ghana;
• Preparing the strategic and operational plans and budget of AI Ghana for the consideration of the National Board and the International Secretariat (IS) of Amnesty International (AI);
• Approving and coordinating programmes, projects and budgets in consultation with the National Board;
• Implementing decisions and resolutions of the National Board and Annual General Assembly Meetings (AGAMs);
• Maintaining membership, financial and other records of AI Ghana;
• Representing AI Ghana, acting with delegated authority from the National Board Chairman;
• Coordinating with the Regional Office (RO) and International Secretariat (IS) of Amnesty International (AI);
• Acting as spokesperson and media liaison of the Section and;
• Any other function assigned to you by the National Board

Job Qualifications

• Extensive experience of working in human rights field at a senior level, including senior level staff management as well as budget management experience.
• Understanding of national and sub regional human rights and political dynamics and trends and ability to demonstrate innovative solutions to human rights challenges.
• A proven track record of personal leadership, influence and impact, working with teams both locally and remotely;
• Ability to do external representation of the organization to the media, high level government meetings and international meetings
• Ability and experience of developing high quality funding proposals and implementing projects having restricted funding
• Ability to closely work with the locally elected board, reporting to the Chair of the board
• An advanced degree on human rights will be an advantage

Job Details

The job will involve extensive in-country and a fair amount of international travel.
Salary & Benefits for this position are attractive and negotiable. Induction to the post is in the country, as well as abroad. You will be part of a lively network of peers and colleagues from around the world.
Location: Accra

Application Procedures : How To Apply

Interested and qualified applicants may download the detailed job responsibilities, person specification and the application form from our website at: amnestyghana.org
Please complete the application form and return it together with your cover letter to:
Please note: You must fill out the application form only. Curriculum Vitae will not be accepted.