Amnesty International is hiring for a Governance Review Consultant

Background

The review will be overseen by an internal ‘Governance Review Group’ comprising volunteer representatives from across the Amnesty global Movement including the International Board,  and employees of the International Secretariat.

A wider ‘Reference Panel’ of volunteer Movement representatives will provide a consultative body for the Review Group.

The external reviewer will work closely with the Global Assembly Chair, the Chair and members of the Governance Review Group, and potentially members of the Reference Panel.

Objectives and deliverables

The deliverables of this consultancy will be:

1. Inception report for the governance review, outlining methodology, timeline, and key milestones (28 February 2025).
2. Assessment Report comprehensively outlining issues and areas for improvement through technical changes to the governance framework (31 March 2025).
3. Detailed Recommendations Report to address issues identified in Assessment Report including a clear and actionable implementation plan. (15 June 2025).

Consultancy Duration

This consultancy is expected to run from January 2025 to July 2025, with flexibility in working hours to accommodate the global nature of the organization. Most work will be conducted remotely.

Please refer to the Terms of Reference attached for more information on this consultancy opportunity.

Location: Remote, global applicants welcome.

Consultancy Fee: Following a review of the consultancy ToR attached, and as part of the competitive tender process, prospective consultants will be expected to provide a detailed breakdown of the fees you would charged for this consultancy assignment.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in governance advisory roles, preferably within the NGO sector.
• Demonstrated experience conducting governance reviews, preferably with international organisations.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with diverse teams.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of French and Spanish is desirable.

Application instructions

To apply for this work, please submit the following via our recruitment system, eArcu. Please upload all relevant documents to the CV section of the application portal. 

1. A short bio outlining relevant experience (1 page max).
2. Relevant case studies demonstrating past experience.
3. Your proposed approach to this consultancy.
4. A detailed fee structure in GBP.

Selection Process:  Shortlisted consultants would be required to meet with the Governance Review Group on a video call during the week commencing 10 February 2025. The successful candidate will be notified by the 21st February 2025