Research and Campaigns Officer

Are you passionate about the importance of human rights defenders and civic space? Do you want to apply your energies, experience, and sensitivity to working collaboratively with people inside and outside Amnesty International to open up space for the global human rights movement and ensure they can campaign for all our human rights without being attacked?

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JOB PURPOSE:

The Global Human Rights Defenders programme is a nimble team that works dynamically with colleagues both within and outside Amnesty International , looking for opportunities to increase the protection and recognition of human rights defenders at risk as well as fighting against the erosion of civic space. The role will have the opportunity to use different tactics to achieve this, from supporting with the creation of policy, research and campaigning materials, to working with colleagues and partners to advance advocacy initiatives.

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ABOUT YOU:

An enthusiastic, emotionally intelligent advocate with experience of working in partnership with others to deliver advocacy, research, campaigning and policy projects and who may have had personal or professional experience of fighting for human rights, justice, peace or against discrimination. You will have very good understanding of the diverse and intersecting challenges faced by those who defend human rights and will be at ease working with a range of different people whether they are front line activists under threat, or colleagues in different parts of the wider human rights movement.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To contribute to the development and implementation of campaigning and advocacy strategies to effect human rights progress including by generating engaging material and initiatives based on persuasive research in coordination with Amnesty colleagues and activists, partner organizations, and individual human rights defenders;
• To develop such strategies in a participatory manner, consulting with and incorporating input from relevant stakeholders from within and outside the organisation, such as partner organisations, experts and activists;
• To write or otherwise devise high-quality campaigning, research, and advocacy materials in a clear, concise and compelling manner. These materials will be for both external and internal use, such as campaigning strategies and actions, narratives, reports and briefings, media and social media material, advocacy briefings in a range of formats, so that our research and recommendations are shared and actioned by our organization and/or by partners and the public;
• To develop and maintain fruitful communication and cooperation with national and international NGOs, civil society coalitions, and other external partners in the development and implementation of joint strategies and plans in order to achieve human rights impact together.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in developing outputs for campaigning, research, policy and advocacy activities in a participatory and cooperative manner to mobilise diverse actors for a common goal;
• Experience of working in partnership/coalition with civil society organizations, networks or coalitions;
• Knowledge of issues relating to the promotion and protection of civic space and human rights defenders at risk, particularly those facing discrimination and marginalization;
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, including an ability to express ideas in a clear and compelling manner in English both orally and in writing, and to communicate complex information and institutional positions in an accurate yet concise way. An additional language such as French, Spanish or Arabic would be a distinct advantage.
• Keen to learn and explore with innovation

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.

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.***