Reporting to the Amnesty International Turkey Director, the Executive Assistant provides executive support in a one-on-one working relationship. The Executive Assistant serves as the primary point of contact for the Section Director and serves as a liaison with the Board along with the Section Director. Executive assistant supports management team on developing systems to support the work. This includes basic administrative support, help with ongoing operational issues, and multiple special projects. 

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Interested candidates, please send a CV (without photo) and a Cover Letter (in a separate file of no more than one A4 page) in English describing how your skills and experience match the requirements of this post, to [email protected] with REF: AA2401  indicated in the subject line by October 24, 2024.

Applications in languages other than English, CVs with photos and applications without cover letter will not be reviewed and ONLY Turkish citizens who are legally able to work in Turkey will be considered, position requires native level Turkish language skill. 

Amnesty International is an internationally renowned global movement made up of people who work to ensure that human rights are respected and protected and to prevent human rights violations. Its vision is to enable everyone’s access to human rights as defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, as well as to all international human rights standards.

Equality and Diversity Statement: Equality and diversity are at the core of Amnesty Turkey values. Staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected. Amnesty International Turkey is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of such as gender, race, ethnic origins, age, religion, sexual orientation and culture. Individuals from minority groups, women, LGBTIQ’s, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Sexual Harassment Statement: Amnesty International Turkey does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination.

Conflict of Interest Statement: 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 AI’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. 

Amnesty International Turkey does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 

AI Turkey is not able to respond to every applicant individually due to the high number of applications anticipated. We thank all applicants; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.