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Regional Capacity Building Officer - Mexico

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Organization Name: Amnesty International
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Apply email: Not Specified
Start Date: 20 Jun 2018, 01:17 pm
Closing Date: 05 Jul 2018, 12:00 am

ABOUT THE ROLE
This crucial role requires a skilled professional in the field of organisational development and capacity building to provide support to Amnesty entities in the Latin America and Caribbean region. 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. This role is advertised on an 18 month fixed term contract.

The focus of the work will be supporting membership entities to have impact on human rights and grow and diversify their constituencies, and ensure their participation in the movement's governance and leadership. It involves frequent travel within the region. This role involves building leadership 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; and capacity support on enabling growing the membership base. Direct experience of working within the region is essential and fluency in Spanish and English is essential and knowledge of one/more local languages (Portuguese, French) is desirable.

ABOUT YOU
You must have excellent knowledge of organisational development, capacity building and learning in the context of a small NGO in the Latin America and Caribbean region. You'll have the ability to organise and facilitate national or regional training workshops and meetings; good knowledge of monitoring and evaluation; strong project management skills; ability to produce high quality material and reports in Spanish and English; and strong strategic thinking and political judgement. You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and this is evidenced in your experience, practices and work ethics. You'll thrive when working under pressure, with others and with flexible working hours. You should have an excellent knowledge of and work experience on the region. Knowledge of Spanish and English is essential, and Portuguese and/or French will be an added advantage.

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.

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