Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
JOB TITLE: Freedoms and Citizenship Campaign Manager
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
THIS JOB MANAGES: Campaign Officers, Consultants, and Interns
STARTING DATE: As soon as possible

JOB PURPOSE
The purpose of this job is to design, manage and evaluate strategic campaigns and actions taken to deliver Amnesty International Kenya’s overall theory of change, program goals and results around expanding freedoms of expression, association, assembly, and active citizenship.
WHO IS AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL KENYA?
Amnesty International Kenya is an integral part of a global movement of more than 10 million people who take injustice personally. Registered in Kenya and affiliated with Amnesty International, the organisation has been at the forefront of promoting and protecting human rights for all.
Guided by our new Strategic Framework 2021-2023, Amnesty International Kenya believes in a society where every human being understands and claims their rights and freedoms. We exist to enable circles of conscience and movements capable of advancing full citizenship rights for all and an effective and accountable state.
Together with our national board, supporters, members, and partners both in civil society and the state, we will create an activist culture that strengthens public expression, association and peaceful assembly and reduces discriminatory inequalities, corruption, and impunity at national and county levels.
All applicants to this position will be required to demonstrate a commitment to Amnesty’s organisational values and vision and Kenyan Constitution and be familiar with rights-based organising, citizen empowerment and an anti-discriminatory approach to social justice. In addition, all successful candidates will have demonstrated an ability to work in teams and a proven ability to multi-task and work to deadlines, sometimes under pressure.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.To design, manage and evaluate strategic campaigns and actions taken to deliver Amnesty International Kenya’s overall theory of change, program goals and results around expanding freedoms of expression, association, assembly, and active citizenship.
2. To provide thought-leadership on freedoms and citizenship rights, initiate research ideas, inform mass and new media opportunities and spaces.
3. To lead movement-building programs that can attract a considerable number of supporters and members, alliances, and funding for human rights work in Kenya
4. Manage the Freedoms and Citizenship team by ensuring overall team effectiveness, actively managing performance, team welfare, recruitment and onboarding, learning and development and liaising with the Admin team on administrative issues relating to the respective staff.
5. Manage the Freedoms and Citizenship budget while ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment to project activities
A change-maker with a passion and understanding of human rights, you will ensure all Amnesty campaigns and actions are underpinned by our theory of change by:
1.Representing Amnesty International Kenya and actively promoting the values and obligations contained in the Constitution and international human rights standards and covenants.
2. Leading in and participating in proactive and rapid response campaigns and actions.
3. Managing Amnesty resources towards significant impact with an eye for value for money, integrity, and humility.
4. Recruit, coach, and significantly expand relationships with staff, volunteers and members that leaves them enlivened, active and empowered to act on human rights issues.
5. Shape Amnesty’s research and public positioning in policy dialogues, public events, social and mass media engagement.
6. Identify, nurture, and expand collaboration with a core group of like-minded projects, institutions, duty-bearers, persons at risks, communities and human rights alliances, partners, and other civic organisations.
7. Support and drive online and off-line training and other empowerment tools, spaces and methodologies that support the emergence of active, empowered, and ethical circles of conscience nationally.
8. Engage and support other Amnesty initiatives nationally, regionally, and globally to build comparative understanding and synergies across the Amnesty movement.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
ESSENTIAL
1.At least a first degree in human rights, social sciences, management or another appropriate discipline.
2. At least 5 years relevant experience in managing staff advocacy, campaigns, or other change management.
3. Demonstrated ability to analyse injustice and rights violations and to develop short and long-term strategies to achieve human rights impact and change.
4. Demonstrated experience of influencing civic organisations, social movements leaders and mid-level government officials, policymakers, and law enforcement officials.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, strategies and plans and review/adapt them to fast-changing political situations, exercising and promoting creative thinking.
6. A confident public communicator with good analytical, presentation and editorial digital skills.
7. Team leadership, outstanding social and intercultural skills and proven ability to multi-task and work to deadlines, sometimes under pressure and in challenging situations.

DESIRABLE
1.Experience in interviewing and dealing appropriately with witnesses and survivors of human rights violations, especially in responding to exclusion, discrimination, stigma, and conflict
2. Demonstrated expertise or qualifications in political rights and civil liberties, gender, law, or another appropriate discipline.
3. Experience in independently designing and delivering impactful and fully integrated campaigns through the complete campaign lifecycle (issue identification, strategy development, campaign delivery, monitoring, campaign exit and impact assessment)
4. Experience in leading several teams simultaneously and contributing to setting priorities, motivating oneself and others, and resolving team conflicts.
5. Demonstrated extensive and professional use of social media (Twitter, Facebook among others).

EQUALITY STATEMENT
Equality and diversity are at the core of our values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected. We do not discriminate based on your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, class, sexual preference or any other identity. Women and persons with disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
No Fee Charged and Your Right to Privacy
Amnesty International Kenya does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, or training). Amnesty International Kenya also does not share your applications or information with any third parties without your consent.
All applications must be received before or on Monday, August 18 by 2359 hours (Nairobi time) as a single PDF document that includes a cover letter and a CV through the upload function below. Due to many applications, we shall only respond to successful candidates.
Before sending your application, read our recruitment privacy policy here.

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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