IPRT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROLE SPECIFICATION Person Specification Essential Desirable Education, Knowledge of penal policy Candidates must have a minimum Qualifications, and/or prisoners’ rights is third level qualification, preferably in Knowledge and desirable, or transferable law, social science or human rights, or Training knowledge in a related demonstrably commensurate area. employment experience. Understanding of the importance of evidence-informed policy and advocacy work. Professional Senior management experience in Experience in governance Experience NGO, public, or relevant private sector matters. organisation. Experience in strategic planning, work programme planning and delivery and/or project management. Experience of advocacy or public It be desirable if this affairs was within a social justice, criminal justice or general campaigning environment. Experience of public speaking. Experience of contributing to media, print and/or broadcast. Experience of leading, directing and developing a team. Experience in budget planning, budget Experience in fundraising operation and reporting. and sustainability. Person Specification Essential Desirable Relevant Strategic thinker with ability to lead a Competencies, Skills social justice and human rights and Strengths focused NGO, and deliver on its mission. Strong organisational abilities including planning, delegation, programme development and delivery. Excellent written and oral Robust, resilient and communication and advocacy skills. tenacious advocate.
IPRT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ROLE SPECIFICATION Person Specification Essential Desirable Education, Qualifications, Knowledge and Training Candidates must have a minimum third level qualification, preferably in law, social science or human rights, or demonstrably commensurate employment experience. Knowledge of penal policy and/or prisoners’ rights is desirable, or transferable knowledge in a related area. Understanding of the importance of evidence-informed policy and advocacy work. Professional Experience Senior management experience in NGO, public, or relevant private sector organisation. Experience in governance matters. Experience in strategic planning, work programme planning and delivery and/or project management. Experience of advocacy or public affairs It be desirable if this was within a social justice, criminal justice or general campaigning environment. Experience of public speaking. Experience of contributing to media, print and/or broadcast. Experience of leading, directing and developing a team. Experience in budget planning, budget operation and reporting. Experience in fundraising and sustainability. Person Specification Essential Desirable Relevant Competencies, Skills and Strengths Strategic thinker with ability to lead a social justice and human rights focused NGO, and deliver on its mission. Strong organisational abilities including planning, delegation, programme development and delivery. Excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills. Robust, resilient and tenacious advocate.
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