ABOUT THE ROLE:

This crucial role requires a skilled professional in the field of organisational development and capacity building to provide support to its Sections in the Africa, with a focus on West Africa. The work will involve providing support to the national sections to build their capacity in the areas of governance, management, strategic and operational planning, monitoring, evaluation, learning and growth of members and supporters.

The focus of the work will be four selected countries of West Africa but can involve one or two from other regions in Africa. The job involves frequent travel to those countries. This role involves building governance capacity of boards; working with the director and other staff in helping establish/improve internal programme and office management systems and processes; supporting planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning capacities, supporting sharing and learning among sections; strengthening ‘regional forums’ and capacity support on enabling growing the membership base. Direct experience of working within the region is essential and knowledge of French and English must.

ABOUT YOU:

You must have excellent knowledge of organisational development, capacity building and learning in the context of a small NGO, with direct experience of working specifically within the Africa region. You’ll have the ability to organise and facilitate training workshops; good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation; strong project management skills; well versed in French and English; strong relationship building skills, ability to produce high quality reports in English; and strong strategic thinking and political judgement. You’ll thrive when working under pressure and with flexible working hours. You should have an excellent knowledge of and work experience on the region.

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.

Documents
Organisational Development Coordinator– Africa JD.pdf (36.64 KB)

Amnesty International is committed to creating and sustaining a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfill their potential and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.