Vacancy at Amnesty International , 12/26/2015

Research, Campaigns and Communications Assistant

Nairobi
Fixed Term Contract – until 30^th June 2016
$28,287 per annum pro rata

 

The mobile revolution. Geopolitical power shifts. A radically altered global economy. The world is changing, and so is the way that people fight for their rights. Our Nairobi Regional Office works to ensure respect for human rights, and for equal and just societies throughout a vast and diverse geographical area. You’ll provide the support they need to succeed.

 

About the role:

 

Based in Nairobi on a maternity cover basis, you’ll support the East Africa, the Horn and the Great Lakes teams as they develop and roll out research, campaigning, communication and growth strategies. That means maintaining a broad overview of relevant political and human rights developments in the region; liaising with national and local contacts, monitoring media updates and documenting human rights violations. You’ll also take charge of the admin – everything from planning field research missions and making travel arrangements, to scheduling meetings and drafting and producing vital documents. And supporting the work of the team in response to crises, you’ll be central to their ongoing success.

 

About you:

 

Thanks to similar experience in a similar professional environment, you’ll have no problem prioritising and coordinating multiple projects with minimal supervision. You will have a passion for human rights and some experience in research or campaigning. A clear, articulate communicator, you’ll have a high standard of English. You’ll need excellent administrative, secretarial and IT skills as well as plenty of initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving. You’ll show agility and resilience when dealing with multiple priorities, crucially backed up by your organisation skills and sound knowledge of human rights issues in the region. You will also be able to produce accurate budget reports.

 

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. 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.

 

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.

 

Our supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world - so we work to improve human rights through campaigning and international solidarity.

 

We reach almost every country in the world and have:

• more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
• more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

Closing date: 3^rd January 2016

 

For more information and to apply, please click the apply link.

 

The apply link is:

https://careers.amnesty.org/vacancy/research-campaigns-and-communications-assistant-1338/1364/description/