Regional Director, Europe

Amnesty International is recruiting a Regional Director for Europe on a permanent basis.

This is a unique opportunity to join our senior leadership team at a time of significant global human rights challenges. We are looking for an outstanding leader to drive and implement our regional strategy for Europe.

If you are a visionary professional with deep knowledge of human rights law, proven success in delivering strategic and operational plans, and the passion to champion human rights worldwide, we want to hear from you.

Reporting to the Secretary General and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, this role oversees the Europe region, that works very closely with the 27 Amnesty International national entities in the region.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Regional Office, ensuring effective and cohesive working across an integrated team.
• Establish and maintain close and effective working relationships with Amnesty International national entities in the region.
• Ensure the Regional Office maintains a watching brief of human rights opportunities and threats in Europe.
• Maintain an overview of legal, political, human rights and other relevant developments within the region.
• Represent Amnesty International externally, building relationships and undertaking advocacy.
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reporting as required of progress on the operational plans of the regional office, including monitoring budget and other work plans.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Substantial knowledge and understanding of the political, economic, human rights and social context in the region, and a clear record of standing up for human rights and social justice.
• Experience working in a key leadership role in a complex organization, managing a cross-functional team across multiple locations, coaching them toward new ways of working
• Substantial experience leading and managing people, providing clear direction, performance management and nurturing talent.
• Experience developing and implementing strategies for social impact in a region.