Programmes Manager at Amnesty International

Job Overview

Location
Lagos, FCT
Job Type
Full Time
Date Posted
3 years ago

Additional Details

Job ID
34775
Job Views
104

Job Description



MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES



  • As a key member of the management team, contribute to the development of an effective strategic plan that is aligned with AI's Strategic Goals and which inspires and motivates internal and external stakeholders;

  • Carry out fundraising and mobilization of resources from different sources and donors

  • Manage the development and implementation of human rights research and advocacy action plans on Nigeria, in line with globally agreed priorities and strategies

  • Oversee quality assurance for all research, campaign and advocacy and related outputs at country level and review research plans, mission proposals and advocacy action plans, working closely with originators to ensure that research strategy is sound and focused, key methodology, legal and policy issues are addressed, and that the evidence, analysis and conclusions make a compelling case for change;

  • Work closely with the Finance and Office Manager in budget setting, monitoring, managing and reporting on budget and expenditure for the work undertaken by their team.


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:



  • A bachelor's degree in social sciences, international relations, law or related disciplines;

  • A master's degree is highly preferred. A specialization in human rights, peace and security or NGO management would definitely be an advantage;

  • At least 10 years' experience working in the field of human rights and/or development with at least 3 of these at a senior management level;

  • Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to analyze, political, civil society, governance, security and human rights issues in Nigeria;

  • Experienced people manager of teams of at least 5 people;

  • Experience in resource mobilization with proven evidence of funds raised and managed from donors including trusts and foundations and reported on.

  • Experience of research for advocacy purposes, including field research, and a demonstrated ability to assess human rights research, present findings, identifying advocacy targets, and applying research-based analysis to campaigning for human rights change.


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