Thematic Researcher – Madagascar

Are you passionate about Human Rights? Do you have experience in conducting research across various human right issues, and are fluent speaking in French and English?

JOB PURPOSE:

As Amnesty International’s expert on climate and other social justice issues, you will be expected to have a good grasp of current developmental issues on climate justice and just economies. The role will enrich the southern Africa Regional office’s ability to use emerging trends on business and just economies to formulate advocacy and campaigning strategies that address root causes of human rights violations in southern Africa with a particular emphasis on Madagascar. You will be involved in the development a nd implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities, providing research expertise, political judgment and analytical, communication and representational skills. You will investigate and produce outputs on agreed themes in a timely manner. You will be agile, quick and nimble footed.

ABOUT YOU:

You will be passionate about working across various human rights issues, with particular experience in writing high-quality publications. You will be fluent speaking in both English and French, along with writing skills.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Write or contribute to the drafting of timely and effective reports, briefings, position papers, correspondence, action materials, press releases, and other internal and external documents in order to implement AI’s agreed deliverables.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation of specific advocacy initiatives, contribute to campaigning strategies, and manage specific sub-projects within the framework of agreed strategies. This may include supervision of consultants.
• Maintain a comprehensive overview of trends and developments on climate and environmental justice, and relevant specialist subjects, as agreed with the line manager.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in writing high-quality publications to deadline for human rights organizations or the media is essential;
• Extensive professional experience of undertaking research on human rights and/or investigating global businesses and their role in human rights abuses or corporate crimes;
• Knowledge of the international human rights legal framework;
• Ability to analyse human rights issues, and to develop short and long-term strategies to achieve human rights impact and solid change;
• Fluent speaking in both English and French

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.