Purpose and Background

Amnesty International is seeking a highly experienced consultant to undertake an external review of its global governance framework.

The primary objectives of the review are to:

• Analyse the current Amnesty movement governance architecture and functions to identify limitations and weaknesses
• Propose technical changes to the current governance framework – entities, policies and process - to strengthen unity, cohesion and collaboration across the Movement, within and between governance bodies and with the International Secretariat, and to enhance Amnesty International's effectiveness and impact, responsiveness and overall efficiency

The current review is a standalone piece of work but will utilise previous internal and external reviews.

Background

The review will be overseen by an internal ‘Governance Review Group' comprising volunteer representatives from across the Amnesty global Movement including the International Board,  and employees of the International Secretariat.

A wider ‘Reference Panel' of volunteer Movement representatives will provide a consultative body for the Review Group.

The external reviewer will work closely with the Global Assembly Chair, the Chair and members of the Governance Review Group, and potentially members of the Reference Panel.

Objectives and deliverables

The deliverables of this consultancy will be:

1. Inception report for the governance review, outlining methodology, timeline, and key milestones (28 February 2025).
2. Assessment Report comprehensively outlining issues and areas for improvement through technical changes to the governance framework (31 March 2025).
3. Detailed Recommendations Report to address issues identified in Assessment Report including a clear and actionable implementation plan. (15 June 2025).

Consultancy Duration

This consultancy is expected to run from January 2025 to July 2025, with flexibility in working hours to accommodate the global nature of the organization. Most work will be conducted remotely.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference attached for more information on this consultancy opportunity. 

Location: Remote, global applicants welcome.

Consultancy Fee: Following a review of the consultancy ToR attached, and as part of the competitive tender process, prospective consultants will be expected to provide a detailed breakdown of the fees you would charged for this consultancy assignment.  

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in governance advisory roles, preferably within the NGO sector.
• Demonstrated experience conducting governance reviews, preferably with international organisations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with diverse teams.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French and Spanish is desirable.

Application instructions 

To apply for this work, please submit the following via our recruitment system, eArcu. Please upload all relevant documents to the CV section of the application portal. 

1. A short bio outlining relevant experience (1 page max).
2. Relevant case studies demonstrating past experience.
3. Your proposed approach to this consultancy.
4. A detailed fee structure in GBP.

Selection Process:  Shortlisted consultants would be required to meet with the Governance Review Group on a video call during the week commencing 10 February 2025. The successful candidate will be notified by the 21st February 2025

Additional Information

Please note that all applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. The selected consultant must adhere to Amnesty International's Code of Conduct and consultancy terms and conditions.

We do not accept agency applications for this opportunity.

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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 encourage you to 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