Recruitment Pack

Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group Advocacy and Research Coordinator

May 2021 Dear Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in the role of Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group Advocacy and Research Coordinator.

Anti-Slavery International is the world’s oldest human rights organisation. Our vision is freedom from slavery for everyone, everywhere, always.

We believe that modern slavery is a contemporary issue of the highest importance and we are determined to work with others to ensure people can be free from slavery across the world. Over this past year Anti-Slavery International has argued hard that the pandemic has hit the poorest hardest, making more people vulnerable to slavery. Our work has never been more necessary. Our generous supporters, members and partners have meant we have been able to navigate the challenges of the pandemic well.

The role will coordinate and support the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group (ATMG) which monitors the UK’s compliance with the Council of Europe’s Convention for Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings. The ATMG's 16 member organisations collaborate with survivors to build evidence and advocate for good practice.

The post holder will represent the ATMG and Anti-Slavery International externally. They will work closely with our communications team and Parliamentary Officer to support campaigns on key policy asks.

Working closely with our UK & Europe Manager and the Policy & Monitoring Assistant the post holder will also make sure learning and good practice is shared between other relevant coalitions and organisations. The deadline for applications is midnight on 9 June 2021. Interviews will be held in the week starting 14 June 2021.

Best wishes Kate Roberts UK & Europe Manager

About us

About us

Founded in 1839, Anti-Slavery International’s heritage spreads back to British abolitionists such as Thomas Clarkson and Joseph Sturge.

Today, we draw on our experience to work to end all forms of slavery and slavery-like practices throughout the world, including forced labour, debt bondage, human trafficking, descent-based slavery, the worst forms of child labour and forced marriage.

Anti-Slavery works to tackle slavery at its root causes – the intersection between poverty, discrimination, and the weak rule of law.

Our approach encompasses three key pillars:

• Partnering with people affected by slavery and NGOs who support them.

• Engaging with governments to ensure the creation and implementation of policies and laws which tackle slavery.

• Working with business to address slavery in supply chains and influence governments to protect their citizens.

Our vision and mission

Our vision is freedom from slavery for everyone, everywhere,

always. Our mission:

• We exist to make ending slavery everyone’s concern. • We are an ally to survivors and people at risk of slavery. • Together we challenge and change law, policy, and practice

so everyone, everywhere can be free from slavery.

The Future – Our New Strategy

Over the past eighteen months, Anti-Slavery’s Board, Senior Management and Staff, in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders, have developed a new organisational strategy. The new strategy builds on our history, strengthens our thematic focus, and will increase our ability to have impact as a small organisation. Over the next five years we aim to reclaim a campaigning focus (policy, advocacy, and public facing campaigns), whilst remaining committed to our vision and mission:

Our strategic priorities over the next five years are:

• System Change – seeking sustainable, long-term change to the systems that underpin and drive slavery.

• Survivor Voice – making effective and ethical survivor engagement central to our work.

• Movement Building – continuing to play our part strengthening the global anti-slavery movement.

• Framing the Issue – create effective ways to present the issue of slavery so that it remains a political priority and an issue the public care about.

• Legal Frameworks – Ensuring that international human rights instruments are being used to their full extent to end slavery.

Our Programmatic Operations

Our reach is global; we operate in the UK and overseas.

We work closely with 12 local partner organisations on projects in 11 countries, as well as a project that has impact in all 27 EU member states. We also work in strategic alliance with almost 500 combined members, as well as working in coalitions and partnerships covering the whole world.

With our partners, we can build a world free from slavery. Together, we:

• Investigate and expose current cases and forms of slavery.

• Support victims of slavery in their struggle for freedom.

• Empower individuals and communities vulnerable to slavery to demand respect for their human rights and obtain protection.

• Work with the private sector to identify and address slavery in global supply chains. • Influence policymakers to take action in support of victims and vulnerable people.

• Press for effective implementation of laws against slavery.

Finance and Resources

Our London based Finance and Resources Team plays a vital role in supporting the whole organisation. Working within an integrated approach to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation. This team works together to:

• Develop the financial strategy and plans.

• Ensure that financial reporting, both internal & external is timely and accurate.

• Support the programmes and fundraising teams.

• Develop the IT strategy and plans.

• Ensure we have the appropriate standards of health & safety and data protection.

• Support our people with policies and procedures reflecting best practice.

• Manage our freehold offices. Income Generation and Communications

Anti-Slavery has ambitions to grow its impact and in order to do that a new income generation and communications strategy was developed in 2017 to ensure adequate quantity and quality of funds. The team works together to:

• Generate income from a range of voluntary and institutional funding income from a range of sources.

• Work across a range of stakeholders generating major gifts, contracted funds, and voluntary income from members and individual supporters.

• Grow a successful trading income stream which provides consultancy in slavery in supply chains to business in the UK and overseas.

• Build on a well-recognised and digitally well embedded brand.

• Increase profile in the UK and international media that leads to people taking action in support of ending slavery.

Job Description

Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group Advocacy and Research Coordinator

GRADE C

SALARY £35,400 - £38,207 per annum

LOCATION Based in Stockwell, London Currently home-based due to Covid 19 safety measures. For this role Anti-Slavery International can offer ongoing flexibility for working from home (within UK) subject to regular office contact.

DATE May 2021

CONTEXT Anti-Slavery International’s strategy commits us to working on four focus themes to drive systemic change and help end slavery for everyone everywhere:

• Child Slavery

• Responsible Business

• Trafficking

• Climate change and slavery

The Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group Advocacy and Research Coordinator will contribute to ending slavery for everyone everywhere by building evidence-based policy to make sure survivors of trafficking in the UK have their rights met and are not vulnerable to re-exploitation.

This will be achieved through working with our partners, including survivors of slavery, to identify and amplify what works and develop and advocate for solutions to address gaps in policy, practice, and legal provision for survivors.

MAIN TASKS

Role purpose

The role will coordinate and support the Anti-Trafficking Monitoring Group (ATMG). Formed in 2009 to monitor the UK’s compliance with the Council of Europe’s Convention for Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings. The ATMG is a 16-member strong group of organisations from around the UK which collaborates with survivors to build evidence and advocate for good practice.

The Coordinator will represent ATMG and Anti-Slavery International externally. They will work closely with Anti-Slavery International’s communications team and Parliamentary Officer to support partner co-created and Anti Trafficking Monitoring Group or Anti-Slavery International led campaigns on key policy asks.

Working closely with Anti-Slavery International’s UK & Europe Manager and the Policy & Monitoring Assistant the post holder will also make sure learning and good practice is shared between other relevant coalitions and organisations.

Coalition coordination

• Coordinate the work of the ATMG. This includes holding quarterly meetings; leading advocacy; collaborating with members to build policy asks; planning and coordinating monitoring and research.

• Lead strategic planning and development of the ATMG and its activities together with members.

• Proactively flag forthcoming issues and opportunities for impact to members.

• Learn from challenges and best practice flagged by members, using these to inform policy and push for positive change.

• Ensure the regular collection of GDPR compliant data from ATMG members to inform monitoring work and policy recommendations. Support members with relevant issues including through sharing policy context and best practice.

Policy and research

• Conduct desk-based research and commission research as required to triangulate monitoring data and support policy and advocacy work.

• Work with and consult partners and survivors to co-create joint policy positions and develop and implement joint advocacy activity for their adoption.

• Research and write compelling ATMG policy submissions to influence policy processes and decision makers including UK government and relevant departments; the Group of Experts on Action Against Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA); and the US State Department for the annual Trafficking in Persons Report.

• Monitor key information sources relevant to policy priorities and keep ATMG members, relevant partners and ASI’s UK & Europe Manager abreast of any developments.

External Representation

• Represent ATMG in external meetings and networks.

• Work with the UK & Europe Manager, Policy & Monitoring Assistant and Parliamentary Officer to develop and maintain external networks and contacts with civil society partner organisations, government and multilateral officials and parliamentarians.

• Support ATMG members and key Anti-Slavery staff to represent the coalition effectively, producing speaking notes and briefings.

• Contribute to campaigns by providing timely information on key policy areas, writing plain English blogs, and contributing to supporter engagement.

Administration and Management

• Manage project deliverables on a day-to-day basis, ensuring expenditure is in line with agreed targets, alerting management to any concerns.

• Provide information and reports to enable donor and management reporting on a regular basis.

• Prepare regular workplans and schedules to ensure forward planning, workload management and effective collaboration between own work responsibilities and colleagues.

• Support the delivery and administration of policy related events (virtual and throughout the UK) including the organisation of travel plans and events with partners where required.

• May be required to manage staff, interns, and contractors.

• Effectively manage own work and priorities, seeking the support of management to reassess priorities when required to ensure an effective work life balance.

PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential

• An excellent understanding of relevant law and policy frameworks and international standards on trafficking.

• Demonstrable understanding of the UK's slavery identification and support systems.

• Demonstrable commitment to coalition working for advocacy impact and to achieve policy change.

• Commitment to co-production work and the valuing and active inclusion of lived experience.

• Detailed knowledge of the Anti-trafficking Monitoring Group members, structure, and function.

• Experience of producing quantitative and qualitative research.

• Experience of building an evidence base and forming policy positions.

• Experience of advocacy work on human rights issues. • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• High levels of organisation and an ability to self-administer the coalition's work and day to day finances.

• A commitment to ensuring equal opportunities throughout the organisation and coalition.

• An ability and willingness to travel within the UK (restrictions allowing) as required by the job.

Desirable

• Experience of working with people directly affected by exploitation such as trafficking or slavery.

• Working knowledge of law and legal procedures.

• Knowledge or experience of working on child rights or labour issues.

• Knowledge or experience of working on migrant rights issues.

• Experience of working with UK parliamentarians and of parliamentary processes.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Competency Key indicators Communicating and Influencing

• Persuades and influences others, using evidence-based knowledge, modifying approach to deliver message effectively.

• Communicates openly (written and verbal) and inclusively with internal and external.

• Questions or challenges the views of others in an open and constructive way.

• Actively ensures all views are heard and asks questions to help draw people out.

• Synthesises the complex viewpoints of others, recognises where compromise is necessary and brokers agreement.

Building and Managing Collaborative Relationships

• Identifies and develops new professional relationships. • Understands differences, anticipates areas of conflict, and takes action

with a view to resolve satisfactorily. • Identifies opportunities for joint working to minimise duplication and

deliver shared goals. Managing Performance and Motivating Others

• Ensures own and others’ workloads are realistic and achievable. • Provides staff with clear direction and objectives, ensuring they

understand expectations. • Is committed to ongoing learning and development of own and others.

Strategic Thinking and Critical Analysis

• Helps others understand ASI and the complex environment in which it operates.

• Demonstrates a ‘bigger picture’ approach when dealing with own or departmental activities/tasks.

• Is able to ‘zoom out’ from details of own work and see the bigger picture.

• Identifies solutions to issues in delivering own work. Responsible Use of Resources or Resource Management

• Shows understanding of relevant budgets and how they apply in own work environment.

• Monitors and stays within budget at all times. • Demonstrates awareness of ASI’s commitment to value for money and

responsible use of resources. Adaptability • Maintains personal well-being and achieves a balance between work

and home life. • Takes ownership of own mistakes and takes corrective action.

Inclusion and Inclusive Leadership

• Actively explores and pursues new ideas. • Leads by example. • Stands up for corporate position externally. • Takes responsibility for own actions. • Acknowledges personal limitations, admits to making mistakes and

takes corrective action. • Demonstrates evidence-based decision making. • Is aware of and keeps up to date with good practice around inclusion

and applies ‘ASI’s approach’ to diversity and inclusion.

Summary Terms and Conditions • The position is based in Anti-Slavery’s office in Stockwell, London or from home

during the UK-wide lockdown. For this role Anti-Slavery International can offer ongoing flexibility for working from home (within UK) subject to regular office contact.

• Annual leave entitlement is 30 days (on a pro rota basis initially) including 3 days which must be taken between Christmas and New Year.

• There may be a requirement for some out of hours work for which time in lieu is given.

• Anti-Slavery International pays 6% into our recognised contribution pension with TPT.

• Retirement Solutions with a mandatory employee contribution of 2%. • Probationary period Is 4 months.

• Unison is the recognised trade union.

How to apply This pack includes a job description, person specification and other background information. If you would like more information, please visit our website: www.antislavery.org

If you wish to apply for this position, please e-mail a CV along with a supporting statement setting out why you want this role and explain how your skills and experience support your application. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, please confirm in your covering letter if you have the right to work in the UK.

Please submit your application to jobs@antislavery.org using the reference ATMG Coordinator in the subject line before midnight on 9th June 2021.

Please also complete the equal opportunities monitoring form at the end of this document; return to Harpreet Garcha, Anti-Slavery International, Freepost, RTHR–BCGJ–RALS, Unit 4, The Stableyard, Broomgrove Road, London SW9 9TL.

Online interviews will be held in the week starting 14th June 2021.

We regret that it will not be possible for us to reply to candidates who have not been shortlisted for interview.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from survivors of modern slavery, Black and Asian candidates and those from a diverse ethnic background and disabled, LGBT, and non-binary candidates.

Anti-Slavery International has a zero-tolerance policy on bribery and corruption, recognising that bribery is contrary to fundamental values of integrity, transparency and

accountability and undermines organisational effectiveness.

Anti-Slavery International is committed to safeguarding all children and adults that our staff and representatives encounter virtually and in-person. As such, candidates are required to commit to and uphold our organisational safeguarding principles, practice, and procedures. These organisational policies include but are not limited to, the Code of Conduct policy and Safeguarding policy. Anti-Slavery International strictly maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards bullying, harassment, sexual exploitation, or abuse, of any form, perpetrated by any representative of the organisation.

The purpose of this Code of Conduct is:

• To ensure high standards of staff behaviour and integrity.

• To safeguard the welfare of Anti-Slavery International staff, interns and volunteers, and of external stakeholders with whom Anti-Slavery International works or comes into contact.

• To protect Anti-Slavery International’s reputation and interests. This role may require a DBS check for traveling to projects where there is access to vulnerable groups.

In accepting appointment, you undertake to regulate your conduct in line with the requirements of this code and to undergo any background checks that may be legitimately required.

As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Anti-Slavery International complies fully with the Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. Anti-Slavery International undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

Anti-Slavery International Thomas Clarkson House The Stableyard Broomgrove Road London SW9 9TL Tel: +44 (0)207 501 8920

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