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ABOUT THE ROLE
The role will align and be committed to the vision, values and the mission of the organisation. The Director is accountable for the effective leadership and management of AI South Africa and will work with the Regional Director of the Southern Africa Regional Office to develop Amnesty International in the region. S/he will play an active role in global networks, working with other stakeholders and partners to develop the profile and impact of Amnesty International.

Amnesty International’s broad objectives in South Africa are to:

  • Contribute to changing the lives of South Africans through concrete improvements in South Africa’s national human rights record
  • Strengthen the power of right-holders and support the human rights movement through innovative options for engagement and activism
  • Continue to build a growing constituency of support for Amnesty International in South Africa through a strong communications and mobilisation programme
  • Ensure that an Amnesty International presence in South Africa innovates and leads with new thinking and approaches
  • Leverage South Africa’s influence regionally and globally by calling on the government to be a global leader promoting human rights domestically, bilaterally and internationally

 

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. We can only do this because of the generous donations from millions of people around the world.

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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.

 

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Amnesty International

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.

We are funded by members and people like you. We are independent of any political ideology, economic interest or religion. No government is beyond scrutiny. No situation is beyond hope.

Few would have predicted when we started that torturers would become international outlaws. That most countries would abolish the death penalty. And seemingly untouchable dictators would be made to answer for their crimes.

What does Amnesty do?

We investigate and expose the facts, whenever and wherever abuses happen.

We lobby governments, and other powerful groups such as companies. Making sure they keep their promises and respect international law.

By telling the powerful stories of the people we work with, we mobilize millions of supporters around the world to campaign for change and to stand in defence of activists on the frontline.

We support people to claim their rights through education and training.

Where it all began

In 1961, British lawyer Peter Benenson was outraged when two Portuguese students were jailed just for raising a toast to freedom. He wrote an article in The Observer newspaper and launched a campaign that provoked an incredible response. Reprinted in newspapers across the world, his call to action sparked the idea that people everywhere can unite in solidarity for justice and freedom.

This inspiring moment didn’t just give birth to an extraordinary movement, it was the start of extraordinary social change.

After more than 50 years of groundbreaking achievements, Amnesty has been through a major transformation, adapting to dramatic changes in the world.

We have shifted from a large London base, to open regional offices in cities in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. These offices are major hubs for our investigations, campaigns and communications. The new regional offices strengthen the work of Sections who already work at the national level in more than 70 countries. We can now respond quickly to events wherever they happen, and be a powerful force for freedom and justice.

To stay one step ahead, we are also developing tools using the latest technologies. Such as a mobile phone app that acts as a personal ‘panic button’ for activists at daily risk of being arrested or detained.

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0 USD Johannesburg CF 3201 Abc road Contract , 40 hours per week Amnesty International ABOUT THE ROLE The role will align and be committed to the vision, values and the mission of the organisation. The Director is accountable for the effective leadership and management of AI South Africa and will work with the Regional Director of the Southern Africa Regional Office to develop Amnesty International in the region. S/he will play an active role in global networks, working with other stakeholders and partners to develop the profile and impact of Amnesty International.Amnesty International’s broad objectives in South Africa are to:
  • Contribute to changing the lives of South Africans through concrete improvements in South Africa's national human rights record
  • Strengthen the power of right-holders and support the human rights movement through innovative options for engagement and activism
  • Continue to build a growing constituency of support for Amnesty International in South Africa through a strong communications and mobilisation programme
  • Ensure that an Amnesty International presence in South Africa innovates and leads with new thinking and approaches
  • Leverage South Africa’s influence regionally and globally by calling on the government to be a global leader promoting human rights domestically, bilaterally and internationally
 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. We can only do this because of the generous donations from millions of people around the world.

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 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.  2017-07-05

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