Organization: Amnesty International
Country: Mexico
Closing date: 10 Aug 2017
Job Purpose:
Coordinate and deliver the operational planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the project 'Defending the Defenders' which aims to empower young defenders of land, territory, and environmental rights defenders to protect their rights, integrity and personal safety by fostering their risk awareness, mitigation and preparedness in Brazil, Guatemala and Honduras.
About You:
With demonstrable experience in a similar role, you'll be well-versed in project management of human rights grants. You'll have experience working with human rights defenders and young people. You'll need to be an excellent communicator with sound judgment and experience in coordinating multi country projects. Fluency in English and Spanish is essential and knowledge of Portuguese ideal. You'll show expertise and understanding in and of human rights and be able to align strategic thinking with operational delivery.
About Us:
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:
- more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
- more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. 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.
At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.
Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.
For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/
WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT
If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click 'Apply for this Role' below.
Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.
How to apply:
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