Amnesty International is a global, membership driven Human Rights organisation with more than three million members world wide. The organisation is independent of any Government, economic actor, political conviction or religious belief. Amnesty International in Norway has more than 100 000 members and supporters.

Amnesty International Norway seeks a full-time manager for the newly established International Human Rights Education Centre. The centre is based in Oslo, but has a close cooperation with Amnesty International’s International Secretariat in London.

Responsibilities and tasks

The Manager will be responsible for the ongoing work and further development of the Centre. The tasks will include implementation of ongoing international projects and programmes, planning, fund-raising for and developing new projects in cooperation with Amnesty International in other countries. The post requires participation in project visits, workshops and other events in and outside Amnesty. The work will entail frequent travel.

The post lies within the Communication Department of Amnesty International Norway, but reports to an International Steering Group.

Qualifications

Amnesty International Norway is looking for a person with university, or similar level, education in relevant subject(s), and prefer someone with experience of international project management and/or work with different cultures, as well as good communication skills.

Knowledge of Human Rights in general and Human Rights Education in particular, will be preferable. Fluent written and oral English is a requirement, and knowledge of Spanish/French/Arabic is an advantage.

They offer
• a challenging job in a committed and focused environment
• salary to be agreed upon
• flexible working hours, favorable insurance and retirement systems

Application deadline: 11 April 2011

For more information, contact Director: John Peder Egenæs, tel +47 911 00 676 or Head of Communications: Ina Tin tel +47 474 00 285

Send your application to Amnesty International Norway, P.O. Box 702 Sentrum, 0106 Oslo, Norway, or by email to organisasjon@amnesty.no.