Back Programme Coordinator

This permanent, part-time role has flexibility around working location and hours as per below:

This is a permanent role where the successful post holder can work remotely (at home) and attend the office just one day per week and where required for ad-hoc business reasons. (Please note that travel costs are borne by the employee and the employee must live in an area which enables them to work in the office at least one day per week.) Also, this role is part time at 32 hours per week and the line manager is very flexible on how these hours are worked across the week so it could be across 4 days or 5 days.

JOB PURPOSE

This role will suit an experienced, senior career administrator who has the capability and whom enjoys responsibility for supporting the running of an operation. The role will be assisting the Deputy Director of Advocacy / Head of the New York Office and the wider team with administration, you will provide support that enables the team to meet their objectives and ensure an efficient running of the programme. You will be responsible for a number of operations to support them, including but not limited to: financial resources management and record keeping, some budget management, travel booking and expenses processing, servicing of regular meetings, facilitating interdepartmental collaboration and specific tasks relevant to ensure the efficient running of the advocacy work within the programme.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the financial operation of the office, including reporting to the International Secretariat.
• Work with the International Secretariat and local insurance broker to ensure insurance requirements are met and policies are paid on time.
• Manage office infrastructure including liaising with the International Secretariat, building management and local suppliers as needed. Also ensure that office equipment is in good working order.
• Coordinate and assist in the delivery of a number of regular advocacy training for Amnesty staff throughout the year.
• Ensure the smooth running and support of the New York office's UN work, including getting UN grounds passes for staff and visitors, providing visa letters, organising advocacy events, receptions and other meetings, both internal and external.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of administering and coordinating a large and diverse department or programme and ability to make recommendations to management on improving its programme administration;
• Ability to manage own projects and organise events;
• Experience in drafting correspondence and financial reports;
• Experience of preparing and monitoring budgets and an ability to identify budget problems and solve them;
• Fluency in English.

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

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) pro-rated to part time hours, 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.

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 being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by emailing recruitment@amnesty.org