JOB PURPOSE

To assist the organisational (finance, human resources, facilities, legal, IT and administration) functions of Amnesty International's Sub Regional Office. 

ABOUT YOU

As the Finance and Office assistant, you will be fluent in written and spoken English as well as either French or Dutch. You will have experience in an administrative office role and will be able to have the ability to deal effectively with suppliers, officers within government administration functions and external contacts.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organise local and regional meetings, including agenda distribution, minute taking, booking/setting up rooms, coordinating and distributing output etc.
• Ensure EIO advocacy staff are registered on the European Institutions transparency registers, enrolling new staff and ensuring entry passes are renewed as required.
• Support the Finance Manager in ensuring the cash flow of the office is managed to ensure sufficient liquid reserves and minimal exchange rate risk, in conjunction with the IS London Finance team.
• Support the maintenance of office infrastructure including facility management, power management, equipment maintenance and asset management
• Ensure that IT System and Information Security policies are understood and followed by all staff in the office.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of dealing with suppliers, officers within government administration functions and external contacts; ideally will have maintained a relevant local network.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and French or Dutch.
• Experience of monitoring budgets and an ability to identify budget problems and communicate to the relevant staff.
• Experience in bookkeeping and payroll/HR support.
• Experience of supporting relocating international staff in settling into new location, providing immigration liaison support, organizing accommodation etc.

Please see 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), 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, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy - Amnesty International

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