Executive director

Amnesty International Moldova is recruiting:

JOB TITLE: Executive Director
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 15th, 4:00PM


JOB PURPOSE:
Delivering on Amnesty International’s (AI) human rights change goals in and from Republic of Moldova, the Amnesty International Moldova Executive Director is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing strategies, operational plans and budgets for the work of Amnesty International Moldova towards the establishment and development of an effective AI presence in the country. The Executive Director is accountable for management of the staff, resources, office in-country and operations ensuring the application of AI policy and quality standards across the operations throughout the office and provide political advice for AI’s work on Moldova. Externally the Director is responsible for building national relationships and Amnesty International’s profile in and within the Amnesty International movement. The Director will represent AI at a senior level with the Moldovan government and others.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
In collaboration with relevant IS colleagues and programmes the Director is responsible for the following tasks:
1. Promote organisational vision and human rights and growth strategy for AI Moldova, which inspires and motivates internal and external stakeholders and articulates its human rights change goals.
2. Develop, monitor and provide internal and external reports on budgets and financial issues in line with the Financial Policy of Amnesty International Moldova and manage the annual audit of the financial accounts in compliance with local regulations to ensure that the operational plans are delivered in line with the approved budgets and with sound financial accountability. To identify resource needs of the office and work in collaboration with the International Secretariat to ensure resource needs are met.
3. Establish effective working relationships with the Board and within the AI movement.
4. Establish a culture of engagement across the movement to model One Amnesty and its benefits.
5. Develop, maintain and utilize effective working relationships with key external stakeholders including partner organizations, networks, coalitions, donors and key internal stakeholders in order to identify and take advantage of opportunities for cooperation, collaboration and information sharing which will increase the impact and influence of the work of AI Moldova.
6. Identify and ensure relationships are built with key donors, funding constituencies and high net worth individuals
7. As the Chief Spokesperson in the country, interact with the media proactively and support the organization of media activities in order to support AI research and high level missions and to ensure compliance with the organizational standards for media work.
8. Maintain an overview of the political situation, strategic opportunities for growth and mobilization and other relevant developments in Moldova in relation to civil society, human rights in order to propose strategic opportunities to leverage influence and for the for risk management of the work of Amnesty International in Moldova


SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Commitment to and substantial knowledge of human rights.
• Demonstrated knowledge of political, economic and social trends in Republic of Moldova and deep understanding of challenges of developing activist organizations in the country.
• An understanding of the civil society landscape in Moldova.
• Exemplary communication skills, both oral and written, and fluency in English.
• Demonstrated people management skills, including the ability to manage complex relationships with private and public sector stakeholders in the region including media, donors and high level governmental and no-governmental officials.
• Strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to translate strategy and concepts into action and to review and adapt plans as required.
• Excellent organization and administrative skills, in particular an appreciation for the importance of strong fiscal management.
• Strong facilitation skills – the ability to listen and learn from diverse perspectives.
• Knowledge of Amnesty International, its mission and policy positions.

EQUALITY STATEMENT
Equality and diversity is at the core of Amnesty values and staff are expected to work
collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with Amnesty International’s principles (specifically independence and impartiality), or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.

All interested candidates must submit their Cover Letter and CV containing 3 recommendations or reference persons at director@amnesty.md before deadline.