Amnesty International International
Secretariat (AIIS)
Job Title:Researcher, Regional Office
Job Title:Researcher, Regional Office
Directorate:Research
Programme:Regional Office
Grade: 5
Location: Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35
Salary: $68,699
Job Purpose: As Amnesty International’s lead expert on specific countries or other geographical or thematic areas, to lead on the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities, providing research expertise, research management, political judgment and analytical, communication and representational skills.
Job Purpose: As Amnesty International’s lead expert on specific countries or other geographical or thematic areas, to lead on the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities, providing research expertise, research management, political judgment and analytical, communication and representational skills.
AIIS Purpose: The
International Secretariat, which operates from a number of sites around the
world, gathers and communicates accurate and action-oriented human rights
information globally.
We campaign for meaningful human
rights change; enable effective human rights activism and work to persuade
governments and other actors to uphold universal human rights standards.
We provide strategic leadership,
support and advice to the Amnesty International movement globally, fostering
Amnesty International’s contribution, presence and public accountability
throughout the world.
Working Relationships:
Reporting to: Deputy Director (Research)
Posts that this job manages: This
post has no line management responsibility. However, the researcher
participates in coordinating the work of the team, other participants in
research and campaigning projects, temporary staff and team volunteers.
Other key relationships: The researcher works in close collaboration with
the campaigner, the research and campaign assistant and other posts in the
regional office, as well as posts in the International Secretariat and in the
Amnesty International movement as relevant.
Main Responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities:
- To lead on the development and implementation
of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in
relation to agreed priorities on specific countries or other geographical
or thematic areas, including strategies to identify the most effective
ways to address human rights concerns; and to lead on designing specific
projects and producing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating plans for
both these and initiatives begun by others
- To monitor, research, investigate and analyze
human rights-related developments in order to provide timely, accurate,
independent and impartial assessments and expert advice on the human
rights situation in relevant countries or other geographical or thematic
areas
- To organize, take part in and lead, where
agreed, field research and other missions, leading specifically on
information-gathering, fact-finding, analysis and assessment of human
rights concerns, including in response to crisis situations; prepare,
where necessary, security assessments, political and other briefings in
relation to the mission for International Secretariat management, mission
participants and internal or external stakeholders; and represent Amnesty
International in the field
- To represent Amnesty International to external
stakeholders, including in governmental, inter-governmental and various
public forums, as well as to all forms of news media, civil society
organizations and political, economic and other actors; and to communicate
Amnesty International’s concerns, positions and, where relevant, campaign
strategies to external and internal stakeholders
- To develop and maintain effective
constituencies of public and confidential contacts and partners in and
outside the organization - such as human rights activists, members of
legal and other professions, UN agencies and governmental representatives
- to optimize information gathering and verification and the development
and implementation of effective strategies and plans
- To write reports and other materials for
publication and internal use and contribute to and provide expert advice
in relation to written and other materials produced by other programmes
- To manage research, oversee the research work
carried out by the team and others and, as appropriate, to contribute to
the selection of external consultants and supervise, support, coordinate
and provide expert advice on their work
- To contribute to the development and
maintenance of an effective information management system
- To contribute to the development of
sub-regional and region-wide strategies and plans for research and
campaigning and provide input into internal discussions on the Amnesty
International mission, policy, organizational and other issues in order to
increase the effectiveness of Amnesty International’s work
- In consultation with management, to
participate in coordinating the work of the team, including through
setting priorities, preparing work plans, monitoring their progress and
contributing to maintaining basic budgets
- To contribute to the overall flexibility of
resource use and provide cover for other regional office staff as agreed
with management
- To perform all necessary administrative tasks
to ensure effective self-servicing, participate in the recruitment and
induction of new staff and consultants and perform other corporate tasks
as appropriate
What Does Success Look Like in this
Job?
- A successful researcher will have developed
and implemented an effective and deliverable strategy on the countries,
other geographical areas or themes in her/his brief; produced,
implemented, monitored and evaluated related action plans within set
deadlines; practiced rigorous analysis and identified critical issues in a
timely fashion; maintained and developed effective networks and written
high quality reports and other materials for publication and internal use;
and effectively represented Amnesty International and communicated its key
messages
- They will have contributed to the effective
functioning of the team, and to the implementation of Amnesty
International’s mission, upholding Amnesty International’s values at all
times.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience of undertaking research on
human rights or related issues;
- Specialist knowledge and preferably first hand
experience of the geographical and/or thematic areas in your brief and an
in-depth understanding of the nature of key human rights concerns, as well
as political, social, legal, economic, cultural, ethnic, racial and gender
issues in them;
- Ability to exercise good political judgment,
thorough analysis and diplomacy to develop effective strategies to impact
on human rights in the sub-region;
- Ability to represent Amnesty International to
external stakeholders; and to communicate Amnesty International’s
concerns, positions and, where relevant, strategies to external and
internal stakeholders;
- Proven experience of writing research
materials for a variety of audiences, together with an understanding of
the importance of tailoring materials for various target audiences
including through digital channels.
- Ability to understand and express ideas in
English and, where applicable, other relevant languages, in a fluent,
clear and concise way, both orally and in writing; draft text in a variety
of styles, e.g. documents such as substantial reports, government
correspondence and media and action materials;
- Ability to deal in a sensitive and
understanding manner with a variety of people, including survivors of
human rights violations and others who may be distressed;
- Experience of working in a team and
understanding of the importance of efficient communications for the
coordination and effective functioning of teams;
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights, e.g.
through previous work, membership of an organization, involvement in
advocacy of human rights, etc;
- Experience of managing conflicting demands,
meeting deadlines and adjusting priorities;
- Ability and willingness to undertake personal
administrative tasks in accordance with Amnesty International’s guidelines
on self-servicing;
- Understanding of equal opportunities, cultural
diversity and gender issues as well as a commitment to apply relevant
policies.
- Ability to use participatory approaches,
methodologies and tools when working with rights holders, partners, AI
staff/activists and others
How you Work:
- Delivering results – level C/B
- Working with others – level C/B
- Developing oneself and others – level B
- Contributing to a dynamic and effective
International Secretariat – level B
- Making decisions – level B
- Taking the initiative – level C
- Communicating and influencing – level C/B
Equality Statement: Equality and diversity is at the core of our
values and staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote
a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds,
where the work of others is valued and respected.
Conflict of Interest: Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with Amnesty International’s principles (specifically independence and impartiality), or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.
How to Apply
Click here to apply online
Closing Date: 31 August 2014
Job Title: Country Campaigner – Great Lakes / DRC
Directorate:Research
Programme: Africa
Reporting to:Deputy Hub Director (Campaigns)
Location: Nairobi
Location: Nairobi
Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35
Salary: $48,254
Job Purpose: To develop and implement campaigning strategies, managing and coordinating actions on human rights concerns by using and developing knowledge on specific countries or other geographical and thematic areas, and supporting and liaising with Amnesty International (AI) movement and outside networks to ensure maximum impact.
Job Purpose: To develop and implement campaigning strategies, managing and coordinating actions on human rights concerns by using and developing knowledge on specific countries or other geographical and thematic areas, and supporting and liaising with Amnesty International (AI) movement and outside networks to ensure maximum impact.
International
Secretariat Purpose: The International Secretariat
(IS), which operates from a number of sites around the world, gathers and
communicates accurate and action-oriented human rights information
globally.
We campaign for meaningful human
rights change; enable effective human rights activism and work to persuade
governments and other actors to uphold universal human rights standards.
We provide strategic leadership,
support and advice to the AI movement globally, fostering AI’s contribution,
presence and public accountability throughout the world.
Working Relationships:
Reporting to: Deputy
Hub Director (Campaigns)
Posts that this job manages: No
line management responsibility, however this role participates in the
coordination of work for the team, other participants in campaigning projects,
temporary staff and team volunteers
Other key relationships: Close
collaboration with the Researcher, the Research and Campaign Assistant, the
Regional Campaign Coordinator, other posts within the regional Hub, and where
relevant, other posts in the International Secretariat and in the AI movement.
Main Responsibilities:
Main Responsibilities:
- To contribute to the development of
overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact, and to
lead on the development and implementation of specific campaigning
strategies to support them, managing and coordinating actions on human
rights concerns in specific countries and other geographical or thematic
areas aimed at effecting change in the human rights situation
- To support and liaise with AI membership
structures and maintain and develop networks of national and international
NGOs and other external partners in the development and implementation of
campaigning strategies and plans
- To write or otherwise devise campaigning and
other materials for external and internal use, such as reports, annual
report entries, public statements, web features, audio-visual materials
and government correspondence
- To research the most effective ways to
campaign on human rights concerns and monitor and conduct evaluations of
campaigning strategies and plans
- To monitor and analyze political and human
rights developments and conduct research as appropriate into human rights
contexts and individual cases, including by participating in field
research and through contact with partners on the ground
- To communicate AI’s concerns, positions and
key messages to AI’s membership, civil society organizations and at other
forums, including through lobbying at relevant public forums in relation
to campaigning priorities and undertaking other advocacy, and in addition,
as appropriate, represent AI in governmental, inter-governmental and
various public forums, as well as with the news media and others
- To contribute to the development of
sub-regional and region-wide strategies and plans for research and
campaigning and provide input into internal discussions on the AI mission,
policy, organizational and other issues in order to increase the
effectiveness of AI’s work
- To participate in the coordination of the work
of the team and contribute to the overall flexibility of resource use,
including through setting priorities, preparing work plans, monitoring
their progress and maintaining basic budgets
- To perform all necessary administrative tasks
to ensure effective self-servicing, participate in the recruitment and
induction of new staff and consultants and perform other corporate tasks
as appropriate
What Does Success Look Like in this
Job?
- A successful campaigner will have developed
and implemented effective and deliverable campaigning strategies within
the overall strategy on the countries or other geographical areas or
themes in her/his brief; communicated clear and effective messages to
government, media, civil society, national and international NGOs and
partners on the ground, having an impact on the human rights issues
- S/he will have produced, implemented,
monitored and evaluated related action plans to set deadlines in
conjunction with the researcher and the research and campaign assistant;
generated external awareness and activities on the countries and/or themes
in her/his brief including by mobilizing and supporting the membership,
and expanded networks of influence in relation to key concerns and
priority areas in the regional strategy and plans; and written high
quality materials for publication and other outputs
- S/he will have contributed to the effective
functioning of the team, and to the implementation of AI’s mission,
upholding AI’s values at all times
Skills and Experience:
- Experience of strategic campaigning, including
knowledge of the steps required to devise campaigning strategy and
awareness of the need for actions and campaigning techniques to be based
on strategies and be adapted to effect changes in a given situation
- Knowledge of the sub-region in general and a
specialist knowledge in relation to specific countries or other
geographical areas or thematic issues in your brief
- Ability to understand and express ideas in
English and, where applicable, other relevant languages in a fluent, clear
and concise way, both orally and in writing, and to communicate complex
information and institutional positions
- Ability to motivate and inspire others towards
activism for change, including through creative and dynamic approaches to
encourage campaigning in the face of obstacles and including an
understanding of digital campaigning tools and their appropriate use for
target audiences to ensure both online and offline activism and
mobilisation
- Ability to represent AI in a variety of
forums, particularly with civil society and the AI membership
- Experience of working in a team and
understanding of the importance of efficient communications for the
coordination and effective functioning of teams
- Demonstrated commitment to human rights, e.g.
through previous work, membership of an organization, involvement in
advocacy of human rights, etc
- Experience of managing conflicting demands,
meeting deadlines and adjusting priorities
- Ability and willingness to undertake personal
administrative tasks in accordance with AI’s guidelines on self-servicing
- Understanding of equal opportunities, cultural
diversity and gender issues as well as a commitment to apply relevant
policies
Equality Statement: Equality and diversity is at the core of our
values and staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote
a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds,
where the work of others is valued and respected.
Conflict of Interest: Public or other activity, affiliation to or support for any group or organization, personal association or other factor which may generate a real or perceived conflict of interest with AI’s principles (specifically independence and impartiality), or raise a security concern, or otherwise prevent the candidate from carrying out key functions of the specific post and would therefore disqualify the candidate from being appointed.
How to Apply
Click here to apply online
Closing Date: 31 August 2014
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