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Avis de recrutement d’un Chercheur régional, Afrique australe, Johannesburg, Afrique du Sud

Avis de recrutement d’un Chercheur régional, Afrique australe, Johannesburg, Afrique du Sud

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Categories : Avis de recrutement

Domaines : Droit - Fiscalité - Gouvernance - Politique

Regions : Afrique du Sud

Avis de recrutement d’un Chercheur régional, Afrique australe, Johannesburg, Afrique du Sud

Closing Date: 11 January 2023
Directorate: Regional Impact
Location Johannesburg
Type: Permanent
No of weekly working hours: 35
Salary: USD 76,124

JOB PURPOSE

As Amnesty International’s lead expert on Lusophone Southern Africa, you will lead on the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact.

 

ABOUT YOU

With a demonstrated commitment to human rights, you will have expertise on the human rights issues that affect Lusophone countries in Southern Africa. You will have the ability to understand and express ideas in both English and Portuguese, and experience in drafting different types of documents, for a variety of different audiences.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Investigate, monitor, and document human rights violations in Southern Africa (Lusophone countries) in order to provide accurate, and objective advice on these issues, and to develop effective strategies for achieving positive change.
  • Collect and analyze information from a wide variety of sources, including government officials, local and international media, NGOs, lawyers, journalists, diplomats, and others;
  • Write reports, briefing papers, and other materials for publication and internal use, and provide advice on materials produced by other programmes;
  • Represent Amnesty International publicly, including in governmental, inter-governmental, and other for a, as well as with the news media, civil society organizations, and others;
  • Contribute to the development of country and regional strategies relating to research and campaigning, and provide input into internal Amnesty International discussions;
  • Travel domestically and internationally, as necessary to conduct factfinding missions, advocacy, and other activities;

 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Substantial experience in conducting research on human rights or related issues
  • Knowledge of Southern Africa, preferably first-hand experience working in any of the African Lusophone countries (Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe), and a good understanding of their key human rights concerns, as well as related political, social, legal, economic, cultural, ethnic, racial and gender issues
  • Ability to understand and express ideas in both English and Portuguese in a fluent, clear, logical, and concise way, both orally and in writing, and to draft different types of documents, including extended reports, government correspondence, and media and action materials.
  • Experience in research on just economies and environmental justice
  • Ability to deal in a sensitive and understanding manner with a variety of people, including survivors of human rights violations and others who may be distressed
  • Ability to exercise sound political judgment and rigorous analysis to develop effective strategies to improve human rights conditions in the region.

 

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

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. 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.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

 

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role’ below.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

 

Amnesty International is committed to creating and sustaining a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfill their potential and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.

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