JOB PURPOSE

Amnesty International is seeking a global assembly administrative assistant to provide flexible administrative support to the global assembly coordinator and other members of the governance team, for the successful delivery of the global assembly meeting.

This is Amnesty's highest decision-making body, where delegates from all over the world come together to discuss and vote on important decisions for the future of the movement.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to Amnesty's mission by providing high-quality administrative and logistical support for one of the organisation's core governance functions.

Please note this is a fixed-term contract position of 6 months, and the successful candidate will be expected to travel and work in Prague, Czech Republic, where the global assembly will be held in late July/early August 2025.

Interviews for this role will take place on Tuesday, 20th May, for successfully shortlisted candidates.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Global Assembly Coordinator with the production, management and distribution of Global Assembly documentation and general communications.
• Set up and coordinate meetings and videoconferences for the relevant Global Assembly committees and volunteers in advance of the Global Assembly Meeting.
• Support the servicing (arranging logistics, producing summary reports) of committee meetings and communications to the Amnesty movement.
• Set-up and co-ordinate trilingual webinars with circa 50 participants from across the Amnesty International movement.
• Maintain accurate financial records through internal systems.
• Maintain information on the Global Assembly website.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in administration or governance support roles, preferably in an an international or non-governmental organisations.
• Experience in organising small committee (circa 10 people) video conferences with participants across various time zones, as well as face-to-face meetings (including booking international travel and accommodation, reconciling expenses).
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A high level of spoken and written English is essential; French or Spanish is an advantage
• Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing documents and maintaining records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with database management systems.

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

HOW TO APPLY

If you are organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about human rights and governance, we encourage you to apply. Join Amnesty International to play a crucial role in supporting our governance processes and advancing our mission worldwide.

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.

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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