Vacancy: Volunteer for the Great Lakes Team
Job Ref: 0907
Directorate: Global Operations
Location: Nairobi
Type: Volunteer
Although the volunteer’s role will be supervised, he/she will be expected to work independently, use their initiative and manage their own tasks. Willingness to undertake some routine administrative tasks is crucial.
Projects may be devised by the team
in collaboration with the volunteer, which will aim to assist the team in
fulfilling its strategic objectives, while making the best use of the
volunteer’s own skills, interests and experience.
Volunteering at Amnesty
International, one of the world’s leading human rights organizations, can
provide valuable experience and you will receive work references at the
completion of your assignment.
However, please note that
volunteering does not lead directly to employment with Amnesty International.
The successful volunteer would be expected to carry out the following tasks:
The successful volunteer would be expected to carry out the following tasks:
- Press monitoring and electronic filing:
Monitor newspapers and other online media on a daily basis.
- Databases: Maintaining and updating logs on a
number of human rights issues, and others.
- Filing: Assist with electronic filing and with
filing of hardcopy material.
- Administrative support: Assist with tasks such
as photocopying, mailing, event organization, and organizing contacts.
We would expect the successful
volunteer to have the following skills and experience:
- Interest in and knowledge of the social,
political and human rights context of DRC and the Great Lakes Region.
- Background through study, work or other
experience in a relevant area, such as human rights, law, international
relations, political science or social sciences.
- Commitment to Amnesty International’s mandate.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced
environment and to multi-task.
- Strong computer skills, particularly with
Microsoft word and excel.
- Fluent written and spoken English and French.
NB: Only
applicants who have eligibility, i.e. Kenyan citizens or foreign students with
a right to study and work in Kenya, will be considered for the above post.
Please note that any salary figure given is the gross figure, earnings will be subject to relevant local taxation.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Closing Date: 20 November 2014
Please note that any salary figure given is the gross figure, earnings will be subject to relevant local taxation.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
Closing Date: 20 November 2014
