Executive Officer

 EXECUTIVE OFFICER

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Executive Officer 

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Section Director  

REPORTS TO: Section Director 

POSTS THAT THIS JOB MANAGES:  Volunteers, Interns 

OTHER KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Managers, all staff, Members of the Board, Specific National Section

Directors, and International Secretariat Staff 

JOB PURPOSE: The Executive Officer provides comprehensive support to the Section Director, Board and governance committee. 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Amnesty International, Amnesty International Kenya believes in an inclusive society where all people live in dignity, freedom, diversity and prosperity and everyone enjoys the full range of constitutional freedoms, rights, and responsibilities. AI Kenya exists to boldly confront and skillfully transform all forms of injustice and human rights violations with members, supporters and allies through campaigning, research, human rights education, and public interest litigation resourced by our members, supporters and foundations.

As a key member of our staff, you will be required to actively demonstrate and deliver this vision as well as uphold values of integrity, inclusion, courageous solidarity, and innovative creativity. You will be familiar with rights-based organising, citizen empowerment and an anti-discriminatory approach to social justice. You will be required lead teams, multi-task and work to deadlines, sometimes under pressure.

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES  

1. Support the Section Director to design, manage, document, communicate, and track implementation the deliberations of the quarterly Board meetings and Annual Delegates Conference, Preparatory and Nominations Committees (40%).
2. Support Chairperson, Board members and Section Director with logistical and intellectual resources to enable them to represent the organisation to the Amnesty movement and elsewhere (30%). 
   
3. Ensure the management and governance activities are clearly budgeted, timely requisitioned for and reported in the organisational monitoring, evaluation and learning tools (10%). 
   
4. Coordinate and document the meetings of the Weekly and Management team, communicate decisions to the team, track action points and ensure implementation (20%).
   

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB?  

• Board and committee chairpersons and members left informed, coordinated, and effectively prepared for all Board, committee and Annual Delegates meetings with adequate notice, high quality information, clear areas for decision-making and confidence that their decisions are being implemented fully. 
  
• Section Director, Chairperson and other office bearers in the first instance, other Board members are supported to accurately and powerfully represent Amnesty Kenya and build circles of conscience and public awareness and support for AIK work.
  
• Amnesty international movement engaged, left informed of Amnesty Kenya's impact and influenced by our positions and advise.
  
• Organisational calendar as well as management and all staff meetings and processes are coordinated and documented to ensure cohesion, staff safety and leaderful and value-based interaction.
  
• Effective coordination of Section Director's email in-tray and meetings as well as delegating where necessary.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:  

ESSENTIAL  

• A degree in social sciences, management or another appropriate discipline. 
  
• Commitment to realising the Kenyan constitution and Amnesty's organisational values, vision and policy positions.
• Clear understanding of organizational strategy, governance and role of Boards.
  
• Excellent levels of ethical and inter-personal skills, confidence and tact.
  
• Excellent analytical, presentation and good working knowledge of technology systems including Microsoft, cloud-based storage and team management software.
  
• Proven ability to react to fast changing political situations, exercising and promoting creative thinking. 
  
• At least 5 years relevant experience working in international, multi-locational or complex organisations.
  

DESIRABLE  

• Significant experience in liaising with diverse stakeholders from government, civic and businesses 
  
• Demonstrated experience of survey and other information crowd-sourcing tools 
  
• Current membership in one or more associations or networks 
  

HOW YOU WORK:  

The Behaviour Framework focuses on how we work rather than what our job is designed to do. It articulates the behaviours that are expected from a group of professionals who are working effectively together. It includes Delivering results – Working with others – Developing oneself and others – Contributing to a dynamic and effective IS – Making decisions – Taking the initiative – Communicating and influencing.  

EQUALITY STATEMENT  

Equality and diversity are at the core of our values. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach where the work and identity of everyone is valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of minority and marginalized communities, and all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.

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. This job description will be reviewed from time to time to ensure that the scope and focus are in tandem with Amnesty International's priorities and operating context.

This job description will be reviewed from time to time to ensure that the scope and focus are in tandem with Amnesty International's priorities and operating context.

All applications and names and contacts of three professional references must be received on or before
Friday 23rd January 2026 by 2359 hours (EAT)