Amnesty International est une organisation non gouvernementale internationale qui promeut la défense des droits de l’Homme et le respect de la Déclaration universelle des droits de l’Homme.
JOB PURPOSE
Ensure overall coordination of the programme in close collaboration with all Amnesty International’s partners entities and the donor, and in line with all contractual requirements ; support Amnesty International (AI) Sections in Burkina Faso, Senegal and Sierra Leone to ensure the implementation of activities in line with the programme budget and timeline; facilitate communication and collaboration between the AI West and Central Africa Regional Office (AIWCARO), the implementing Sections, the international Secretariat (IS) and AI United Kingdom (AIUK) as well as other stakeholders where appropriate; facilitate content gathering in collaboration with AIUK when necessary.
ABOUT YOU
You will be passionate about human rights and have experience of working across various administrative tasks in support of a shared programme goal. You will be fluent speaking in French, with the ability to write reports in French as well as English.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow up and coordinate the consolidation and submission of quarterly and annual narrative and financial reports to AIUK.
- Respond to and follow up any queries resulting from the reports within the agreed deadlines.
- Monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
- Design and implement a comprehensive M&E framework in collaboration with the relevant stakeholders.
- Monitor overall programme delivery and progress (activities, objectives, expenditure and risk) through regular communication, reporting, virtual programme review meetings and annual visits.
- Oversee and coordinate in close collaboration with the relevant stakeholders, the implementation of external evaluations (drafting of terms of reference, selection and recruitment of consultant, facilitation of contact between the consultant and partner organisations, etc.).
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Proven experience in the successful coordination of multi-year and multi-country programmes with high-value budgets, preferably focused on gender-based violence, FGM and/or child marriage.
- Significant experience of working for an international NGO, supporting local partners and managing donor-funded programmes.
- Knowledge of women’s and girls’ rights, gender-based violence, FGM and/or child marriage.
- General knowledge of the West Africa region, and specifically the countries covered.
- Strong financial management skills; proven capacity in budgeting monitoring and financial reporting.
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English and French.
ABOUT US
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.
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.
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N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.
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.
