Governance Coordinator

The Global Strategy and Governance programme plays a pivotal role in shaping Amnesty International's strategic direction, reinforcing governance systems and processes, and fostering organizational learning. Through inclusive planning, performance monitoring, and impact assessment, it ensures that the organization remains aligned with global human rights priorities. The department provides active support to the Global Assembly, International Board, and other governance bodies, helping to embed standards that uphold principled, values-driven governance throughout the Amnesty Movement.

Reporting to the Head of Governance, the post holder supports Amnesty International's global governance committees. The role is expected to provide specific coordination support to the International Nominations Committee (INC) but will also support other committees as required. The Governance Coordinator also provides flexible support across the Global Governance team, including records management, inbox monitoring, covering during periods of absence or peak workload, and support for the Global Assembly and other key governance events

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide proactive support to the Chair and members of Amnesty International governance committees, enabling the effective delivery of the Committee's mandate, objectives and work plan. Initial focus is on supporting the International Nominations Committee (INC). The post holder will provide support to other governance committees, as requested by the Head of Governance.
• Assist with the application of Amnesty International's governance framework, Statute and Regulations, identifying opportunities to improve policies, processes and ways of working.
• Support the implementation of Committee decisions and make recommendations to address challenges or strengthen governance processes.
• Coordinate the induction, development and succession planning of Committee members, including recruitment processes for co-opted members where required.
• Monitor and support the delivery of governance committee annual work plan, ensuring alignment between key milestones, timelines and governance processes.
• Arrange and service governance committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, papers, minutes, reports and action tracking.
• Coordinate the administration of nominations and elections processes for vacancies on the International Board and elected statutory committees.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience providing support to boards, committees, governing bodies or senior stakeholder groups, ideally within a membership-based, non-profit or international organization.
• Experience coordinating complex governance, nominations, elections or decision-making processes involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and work confidently with elected leaders, senior stakeholders and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Fluent speaking in either French and/or Spanish is highly desirable.

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/

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

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 emailingrecruitment@amnesty.org