PURPOSE    

The Movement Building Programme (MBP) at the Amnesty International International Secretariat (IS) is inviting submissions of tender for a reviewer to carry out the ‘section recognition review' process for our office in Nigeria.   

The purpose of the ‘section recognition review' is to assess smaller-scale national entities (‘structures' or ‘national offices') wanting to become larger operating entities (‘sections'). The review will assess the design and operating effectiveness of Amnesty International Nigeria's (AI Nigeria) practices, performance, resources, working and governance arrangements. This process serves an essential function of ensuring an entity is adhering to expected operating standards before any official change in status is granted.  

Consultancy start and end date: July 2025 for 3.5 months until mid-October 2025.  

Deadline for all applications: 1 May 2025

Rate: GBP 12,000.00

OBJECTIVES AND DELIVERABLES   

• The review will provide an understanding of AI Nigeria's operations as an Amnesty entity, including its ability to and progress in creating and seizing potential over time.  
• The review will comprise a desk review and interviews with a diversity of stakeholders including the AI Nigeria Board, staff, external partners and staff in the IS. Please note that the entire review process will be carried out remotely and there is no additional budget for travel. 
• Based on the data collection, the reviewer will develop a draft report with an outline of the main review findings. 

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS   

The reviewer must have the following skills and experience: 

• Experience in evaluation and organisational development, including methodology and good practice in multinational settings. 
• Awareness of the needs, opportunities, and constraints of a world-wide membership organization. Preferably one with a federated global governance model.
• Knowledge of Amnesty International entities and their functioning including Board/staff relations, governance, resources, organizational processes, activism, growth and human rights work.
• Awareness of different cultural/regional audiences, including different cultural styles of presentation and communication. 
• Knowledge and experience of working in the West and Central Africa region. 
• Communication skills (interviewing skills and techniques).
• Comfortable with online video conferencing platforms.
• Ability to stick to tight deadlines.

BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS   

To submit a tender for this opportunity, please provide the following: 

• A short bio, outlining your relevant experience (no more than 1 page).
• A CV.  
• Your proposed approach to the section recognition review process.
• Candidates are welcome to submit a previous relevant review report or case study that they have carried out however this is not obligatory. 
• A detailed breakdown of the fees you would charge for this work with all prices given in GBP £.  

As standard, payments are made by Amnesty International 30 days after receipt of a valid invoice for the agreed work milestone completed.  

Applications must be in PDF, Word, PowerPoint or Excel format.

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

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

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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