Asia-Pacific Individuals At Risk Campaigner

(Based Bangkok or Seoul or could be other Asia location according to right to work)

Job Purpose

To develop and support effective action on behalf of individuals and communities, including those at immediate risk and over the longer term, through the development of campaign plans and techniques, preparation of relevant materials, appropriate communications and advice to others in the International Secretariat and national entities

About you

You will be passionate about advocating for human rights and have experience in working with campaigns and research staff, with excellent communication skills. You will also have an understanding of principles of project management and a systematic approach to work in an organization. This role will have a key focus in the Asia-Pacific area and therefore experience and knowledge of this region is key.

Main responsibilities:

• In collaboration with regional, campaigns and other IS teams, develop and manage an effective portfolio of casework from the Asia Pacific for campaigning worldwide:
• Identify new short, medium and long-term cases for campaigning, within Asia Pacific
• Deliver effective & ethical campaigning with and for individuals, communities and Human Rights Defenders at risk.
• Support 24/7 mobilization and response for individuals, communities and HRDs at imminent risk:
• Ensure effective communication about and for AI’s individuals work:
• Provide authoritative advice and training to staff in the IS and national entities on effective and ethical casework, and case campaigning techniques, such as Urgent Actions:

Skills and experience

• Excellent writing and editing skills: Experience of writing and editing English-language materials in a clear and concise way
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Able to work effectively as a member of a team; Able to establish good working relationships with colleagues from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• Experience of campaigning and understanding of the essential principles of campaigning: Able to develop innovative and creative ideas, campaigning techniques and ways of working.
• Experience in delivering training and presentations, experience in facilitating and coordinating workshops and international meetings.

About us

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they’re denied. And whether we’re applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we’re all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

Amnesty International encourages candidates from all over the world to apply, subject to visa requirements, a relocation package can be offered.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.