Vacancy: Regional Researcher – Horn of Africa
Location: Nairobi
Permanent:Contract
Salary: $68,699 USD per annum
In order to be effective, Amnesty
International’s (AI) International Secretariat needs to change how we work.
That’s why we have opened an East Africa Regional Office in Kenya. And why we
need your field research expertise with us on the ground.
About the role: As a research-based campaigning organization, investigating and documenting human rights issues is fundamental to our advocacy and lobbying work.
About the role: As a research-based campaigning organization, investigating and documenting human rights issues is fundamental to our advocacy and lobbying work.
Our Ethiopia and Eritrea Researcher
will take the lead in initiating research and action for change on human rights
issues from the East Africa regional office by providing regional and thematic
expertise, excellent research skills and sound political judgement. An action
oriented approach to your work is essential.
You will be required to conduct and
co-ordinate research activities, monitor, investigate and analyse political,
legal and social developments and human rights conditions, give authoritative
advice on these areas and prepare human rights action materials.
About you: With experience of working on human rights issues, you must have first-hand in-depth knowledge and experience of Ethiopia and Eritrea and an understanding and awareness of the cultures of the Horn of Africa Region.
About you: With experience of working on human rights issues, you must have first-hand in-depth knowledge and experience of Ethiopia and Eritrea and an understanding and awareness of the cultures of the Horn of Africa Region.
You'll have a background in activism,
academia, law or journalism with the ability to identify and thoroughly
investigate those issues and ensure our voice has authority. With your
extensive experience of working from the region you will have a strong network
and rich experience of undertaking this kind of sensitive work in the
field.
A natural collaborator you will need
proven research and influential communication skills including excellent
writing skills, impartial political judgement, coupled with strong strategic
thought. Fluency in English is essential, fluency in one of the main languages
spoken in Ethiopia or Eritrea would be an added advantage.
About us: Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they're denied.
About us: Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they're denied.
Already our network of over three
million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries.
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.
Please note - Amnesty International do not provide interview or job related training prior to interview, and do not engage with any external suppliers to do so.
Please note - Amnesty International do not provide interview or job related training prior to interview, and do not engage with any external suppliers to do so.
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