Job description
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. In order to be effective, Amnesty International’s International Secretariat needs to change how we work. That’s why we opened a Regional Office for East Africa, the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes in Kenya. And why we need your 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. Our East Africa Researcher will lead in initiating research and action for change on human rights issues from the Regional Office for East Africa, the Horn and the Great Lakes by providing regional and thematic expertise, excellent research skills and sound political judgement.
The role will produce human rights research on Kenya until Amnesty Kenya has the skills and capacity to lead on Kenya research, and will also focus on Tanzania and Uganda. 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 Tanzania and/or Uganda and an understanding and awareness of the cultures of the East 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, as is a working and broadcast knowledge of Kiswahili.
