Head of Information Integrity

Team: Strategy Delivery
Responsible to: Director of Strategy and Impact
Key Relationships: Senior and Global Leadership Team, Business Development, UN Advocacy, Law and Policy, Research Support Unit and Communications and Campaigns Teams
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours a week
Salary: UK, £61,069 - £64,885 gross per annum + Benefits / USA $97,344 – $129,792 gross per annum + Benefit
Location: London, UK (Article 19 is a flexible employer and encourages a hybrid working environment. The frequency of time in attending the office and working from home is to be agreed with the successful candidate.)

At Article 19

ARTICLE 19 is an international think–do organisation that propels the freedom of expression movement locally and globally to ensure all people realise the power of their voices. Together with our partners, we:

1. THINK: We develop cutting-edge research and legal and policy analysis to drive change worldwide.
2. DO: We lead work on the frontlines of expression through our 9 regional hubs across the globe.
3. PROPEL: We propel change by sparking innovation in the global freedom of expression movement.

We do this by working on 5 key themes:

1. promoting media independence;
2. increasing access to information;
3. protecting journalists;
4. expanding civic space;
5. placing human rights at the heart of developing digital spaces.

For over 35 years, ARTICLE 19 has worked for a world where all people everywhere can freely express themselves and actively engage in public life without fear of discrimination. We do this by combining research, campaigning, and cutting-edge legal analysis.

Your contribution to the team

Your role as Head of Information Integrity will be vital in providing strategic direction on issues and the identification of innovative solutions to freedom of expression challenges under Goal 3 across ARTICLE 19 whilst embracing our values in all that you do. Your focus will be on delivering exceptional leadership in collaboration with others to define and shape how ARTICLE 19 protects freedom of expression within a global information ecosystem. This entails addressing challenges such as the creation, dissemination and consumption of mis-, mal-, and disinformation, hate speech and incitement to violence, discrimination, and hostility online, foreign and domestic influence operations, and propaganda for war, among others. Additionally, it includes advocating for individuals and communities to have access to diverse sources of and rely on accurate and fact-based information to make decisions that affect them, and ensure that the sources and platforms of production, exchange, and consumption of information are diverse, transparent, and reliable. You will not only lead the development and co-ordination of Goal 3 but will also ensure that this links to other goals and organisation priorities.

Our Values

1. Integrity: We hold ourselves to the high standard we set for others.
2. Transparency: We know good information can enable powerful action.
3. Collaboration: Our network of supporters and partners is the lifeblood of our organisation.
4. Diversity: We respect each other and we listen to each other.
5. Accountability: We say what we mean and we do what we say.
6. Tenacity: We never give up.
7. Innovation: We are proud of our expertise and are always ready to share what we know.

Our Work

Our teams and thematic experts lead programmatic work, coordinate advocacy, drive policy change and amplify local concerns to the regional and international levels and hold states accountable for their international obligations. ARTICLE 19’s organisational strategy, Power of Our Voices for 2022-2025 will enable us to achieve greater change for freedom of expression and inspire others to join us. We have 4 global objectives that guide our work:

1. Digital spaces, governance, services, and technologies will be rooted in human rights and enable the delivery of human experience.
2. More inclusive, protected, and resilient communities and individuals feel free to express themselves in public and media.
3. Accurate and reliable data and information are publicly accessible and must empower individuals to claim their rights.
4. ARTICLE 19 will be an organisation that is better connected, agile, resilient, equitable and sustainable.

What you can expect in a typical day

Goal 3 Strategy Development and Management

1. Develop and drive ARTICLE 19’s innovative thinking and programming on information integrity.
2. Lead strategic and operational planning, implementation and reporting of results and activities.
3. Co-ordinate with other strategy programme goal leads.
4. Convening spaces for colleagues working on issues pertaining to information integrity.
5. Represent ARTICLE 19 in international fora.
6. Incorporate a gender perspective addressing the specific risks faced by marginalized groups.

Programme Coordination and Management

1. Serve as the primary cross-organisational focal point for developing and coordinating ARTICLE 19’s global programmatic work under Goal 3.
2. Lead the development of work packages with other strategic and regional colleagues.
3. Lead fundraising efforts that will support the delivery of programmatic work.
4. Lead on the implementation of global activities.
5. Provide technical expertise and knowledge of improving information integrity.
6. Work with regional and communications teams to deliver outstanding targeted communications and products.

Team Management

1. Establish and grow a team in conjunction with leads under other strategic goals.
2. Line manage team members through reviewing work plans and objectives.
3. Lead the recruitment of staff.

Other

1. Undertake other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategy and Impact.
2. Maintain and contribute to the development of relevant information systems.

What you will bring to the Role

Experience

1. A track record demonstrating extensive technical knowledge on human rights challenges.
2. Extensive experience of managing large, cross-organisational projects.
3. Demonstrable experience of designing successful strategic, fundraising and project plans.
4. Experience in co-ordinating and communicating with external stakeholders.
5. Experience of developing, commissioning, undertaking or approving research outputs.
6. Experience of creating or working within agile environments.
7. Demonstrated experience in creating, leading, managing and supporting a global, remote and diverse team.
8. Experience of working within a multi-cultural and multi-lingual workplace.

Skills and abilities

1. Works independently while modelling effective leadership.
2. Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
3. Demonstrates a drive for results and accountability of strategic priorities.
4. Has a track record of working in a complex environment.
5. Possesses interpersonal skills to influence and spur change.
6. Ability to build mutual trust and encourages respect among team members.
7. Is decisive in identifying and resolving problems.
8. Ability to communicate complex technical and human rights concepts clearly.
9. Proficient in planning and organising deliverables.

Other

1. Fluency in one of ARTICLE 19 languages is an advantage.
2. Must have the right to work in designated country.
3. Willingness and availability for regular overseas travel.

Our Reward Package

Salaries are determined by our salary scale. We offer comprehensive benefits including a range of well-being plans; generous paid leave and public holidays; family friendly policies; an attractive leave policy; and wellness days.

Our Culture

We are a people centred and flexible employer, friendly and a passionate global organisation who live and breathe the same mission and values.

Our commitment as an equal opportunities employer

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate individuality and encourage you to join us and be your authentic self at work.