Researcher - Amnesty International (AI)

Researcher
Location: London £38,976
Temporary contract of five months in duration

About the role

We’re looking for a Researcher to join our West Africa team, specifically focusing on Liberia, Sierra Leone and Gambia, to help the work of the team by providing country and thematic expertise, excellent research skills and sound political judgement. Your task will be to monitor, investigate and analyze political, legal and social developments and human rights conditions, give authoritative advice on these areas and prepare human rights action materials. You’ll take the lead responsibility for initiating strategy and a programme of human rights research and action by providing country expertise, research skills and sound political judgement.

About you

You’ll have excellent writing and research skills and are comfortable working as part of a large and diverse team. You will have first hand experience of the West Africa sub-region, including specialist knowledge of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Gambia and an understanding and awareness of the cultures of the sub-region. You will have proven research and writing skills, and the ability to be impartial and think strategically. Fluency in English is essential while French language skills are highly desirable.

About us

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. Already our network of almost 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.

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.amnesty.org/jobs

Closing date: 2nd May 2011.