JOB PURPOSE

The West and Central Africa Regional Office contributes to the wider International Secretariat by carrying out impactful and locally relevant research and campaign to ensure that those responsible for human rights violations and abuses are held accountable and that practical solutions bringing about real change in people's lives happen. The Human Rights Education Programme supports human rights educators and activists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of human rights education. It enables the Amnesty International movement to increase human rights impact and grow its constituencies and support base by facilitating greater knowledge, attitudes and capacities to protect and promote human rights. The programme works to increase and strengthen mobilization for greater human rights impact through pioneering new human rights education models and approaches to engaging people for social change.

The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective financial management of a restricted project coordinated by Amnesty International's West and Central Africa Regional office and more generally support the administrative and finance team. The additional grant for the new phase of the project which first aimed at strengthening mechanisms and resources to combat FGM and child marriage in Burkina Faso, Senegal and Sierra Leone has now a wider scope of work addressing gender-based violence (GBV) issues by raising awareness and strengthening the capacities of different institutional and community stakeholders in the three countries. The program is supported by an external grant via Amnesty International UK and implemented by the national “sections” based in in Burkina Faso, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review quarterly expenditure forecasts and financial reports submitted by the national sections involved in the program to ensure alignment with narrative reports.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and reports of expenditure incurred by Amnesty International's West and Central Africa Regional Office (AIWCARO).
• Support national sections to organize annual audits of program income and expenditure which should confirm the accuracy of financial reporting.
• Prepare all FJSI financial reports, expenditure forecasts and fund requests to the donor and coordinate with the national teams (Sections)
• Prepare accurate and timely consolidated financial reports to donors as required in close collaboration with Amnesty International UK.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience in the successful management of multi-year and multi-country programs with high-value budgets funded by external donors, preferably in the context of international NGOs.
• University education qualification in finance or related field
• Knowledge of donor requirements and compliance.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate and summarize financial reports for accuracy and compliance with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and French

 
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

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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

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