Director at Amnesty International (AI)

About Amnesty International

Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. Amnesty International Ghana is one of the Section offices of AI around the world, contributing to achieve global goals and objectives through worldwide campaigns and local human rights work.

About the Role

Amnesty International Ghana is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual for the position of Director to lead and manage the next stage in its organizational life. This is a full-time position based in Accra, Ghana, offered on a fixed-term three-year contract subject to renewal. A successful probation period of six months will apply.

Primary Responsibilities

Working in collaboration with the National Board, the Director will ensure the effectiveness of Amnesty International in the country by:

• Expanding human rights work and organizational impact
• Driving growth in membership and activism
• Enhancing the organization's public profile and advocacy strategies
• Building strong relations with the local human rights movement and civil society
• Undertaking external representation for the organization
• Consolidating AI's operations in the country
• Strengthening the fundraising capacity of AI Ghana

Key Duties

The Director shall be subject to the National Board and shall have the general care and supervision of the business and affairs of AI Ghana. The Director shall be responsible for:

• Providing all strategic guidance to the National Board
• Organizing and directing the National Secretariat of AI Ghana, including human resource management and development
• Managing the finances of AI Ghana

Job Details

• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Category: Administrative/Secretarial
• Contract: Fixed-term, three years (subject to renewal)
• Probation Period: Six months