HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION PROJECT MANAGER - MENA (3536)

JOB PURPOSE:

You will design, develop, and manage implementation of engaging, effective and scalable human rights education learning journeys for the MENA region. You will gather information, feedback and analyse data to inform best practices and approaches for scaling up, design and development of creative and cutting edge learner centered Learning. 

You will provide support to sections, structures and other Amnesty International entities and the wider human rights community in MENA including through dissemination of relevant resources and eLearning opportunities.

ABOUT YOU:

You are an expert on the human rights context in the region, with a strong background in human rights education and proven project management skills and experience. You have the knowledge of pedagogy, participatory approaches and adult learning models. 

You have experience in learner centred instructional design, and a demonstrated ability in developing engaging blended learning courses – online and offline- on human rights or related topics. You have the capability both to work on your own initiative and as a member of a large and diverse team, often under pressure. 

You have experience in project management and implementation including oversight over M&E frameworks and reporting. 
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English. French is welcome. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design human rights education projects and work according to specific timelines and agreed budget to ensure specific deliverables are produced to a high standard

Contribute to the design and delivery of campaigning and activism capacity building journeys

Draft and design public and internal human rights education materials together with the HRE team and colleagues in other programs, and according to agreed team's priorities and work plans, contributing to the development of new education approaches and tools to build effective HRE work in MENA

Contribute to the development of strategies and provide input into the development of detailed operational plans to build effective HRE tools for MENA

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience in and understanding of Human Rights Education and membership

Proven understanding of human rights education methodology and its implications

Understanding of a participative approach and experience-based learning (experience in facilitation and training using the approach is preferable)

Understanding of the interconnection of HRE and other forms of actions for social change;

Fluency in Arabic and English, French an asset

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.

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.