Deputy Regional Director - Research (South Asia)

JOB PURPOSE 

As the Deputy Regional Director, you will provide strategic leadership in the development, management and delivery of high impact research across the South Asia region whilst leading strategic planning and implementation of the regional office projects to demonstrate the impact of human rights work. 

ABOUT YOU 

You will have extensive experience of leading research projects at a national and regional levels. You will also have the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a broad range of people across the movement whilst being fluent in written and verbal English. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Recruit and manage regional office research and advocacy staff, including those working remotely, and ensure performance is managed and talent is nurtured.  
• Manage risk assessments and oversees the implementation of security procedures for regional office staff.  
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Amnesty International's entities in order to identify and exploit (research) opportunities for co-operation, information-sharing and problem solving.  
• Ensure integration of research and action in order to provide an effective, coherent programme of work which delivers tangible outcomes for human rights in conformity with Amnesty International's mission and consistent with its priorities, strategies and standards.  
• With support from the Finance and Office Manager, ensure the Regional Office's compliance with relevant laws, policies and practices and ensure best practice, including good financial management and regular financial audits as required. 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Demonstrated knowledge and direct experience of the human rights and political context in South Asia and a strong understanding of the international human rights legal framework as well as relevant regional and national legal frameworks. 
• Substantial experience of working in and on the countries covered by the South Asia Regional Office
• Awareness of issues of social justice, equality and fairness and an understanding of equal opportunities issues and willingness to apply these principle
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English 

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

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.

• 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days)
• Hybrid working environment - The standard working week at Amnesty International is 35 hours
• Pension Contribution Scheme – with an employer contribution of 8% of your gross annual salary, in addition Amnesty International will match individual contributions of up to 3%. Making a total employer contribution of 11%
• Life Assurance
• Annual salary review
• Opportunity to join our cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans for travel to work
• Contribution towards the cost of eye tests and glasses
• Access to Linkedin Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme