Amnesty International NGO Jobs
Amnesty International NGO Researcher Jobs
Job Purpose:As Amnesty International’s lead expert on Somalia, and with thematic expertise on conflict, to lead on the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities, providing research expertise, research management, political judgment and analytical, communication and representational skills.
Responsibilities
To lead on the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities on Somalia, including strategies to identify the most
effective ways to address human rights concerns; and to lead on designing specific projects and producing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating plans for both these and initiatives begun by others;
To monitor, research, investigate and analyze human rights-related developments in order to provide timely, accurate, independent and impartial assessments and expert advice on the human rights situation in Somalia;
To organize, take part in and lead, where agreed, field research and other missions, leading specifically on information-gathering, fact-finding, analysis and assessment of human rightsconcerns, including in response to crisis situations; prepare security assessments, political and other briefings in relation to the mission for International Secretariat management, mission participants
and internal or external stakeholders; and represent Amnesty International in the field;
To represent Amnesty International to external stakeholders, including in governmental, intergovernmental and various public forums, as well as to all forms of media, civil society organizations
and political, economic and other actors; and to communicate Amnesty International’s concerns, positions and, where relevant, campaign strategies to external and internal stakeholders;
To develop and maintain effective constituencies of public and confidential contacts and partners in and outside the organization - such as human rights activists, members of legal and other professions, UN agencies and governmental representatives - to optimize information gathering and
verification and the development and implementation of effective strategies and plans;
To write reports and other materials for publication and internal use and contribute to and provide expert advice in relation to written and other materials produced by other programmes;
To manage research, oversee the research work carried out by the team and others and, as
appropriate, to contribute to the selection of external consultants and supervise, support, coordinate and provide expert advice on their work;
To contribute to the development and maintenance of an effective information management system;
To contribute to the development of sub-regional and region-wide strategies and plans for research and campaigning; provide input into internal discussions on the Amnesty International mission, policy, organizational and other issues in order to increase the effectiveness of Amnesty International’s work;
In consultation with management, to participate in coordinating the work of the team, including through setting priorities, preparing work plans, monitoring their progress and contributing to maintaining basic budgets;
To contribute to the overall flexibility of resource use and provide cover for other regional office
staff as agreed with management;
To perform all necessary administrative tasks to ensure effective self-servicing, participate in the recruitment and induction of new staff and consultants and perform other corporate tasks as appropriate.
Qualifications
Proven experience of undertaking research on human rights or related issues;
Specialist knowledge and first-hand experience of Somalia; an in-depth understanding of the nature of key human rights concerns, as well as political, social, legal, economic, cultural, ethnic, racial and
gender issues in the country;
Specialist knowledge and experience of researching and/or working in conflict and hostile environments;
Deep understanding of the applicable legal frameworks such as International Humanitarian Law, Refugee Law, as well as Human Rights Law;
Ability to exercise good political judgment, thorough analysis and diplomacy to develop effective strategies to positively impact on human rights in geographic and thematic brief;
Ability to represent Amnesty International to external stakeholders; and to communicate Amnesty International’s concerns, positions and, where relevant, strategies to external and internal stakeholders;
Proven experience of writing research materials for a variety of audiences, together with an understanding of the importance of tailoring materials for various target audiences including through digital channels, social media and other means;
Ability to understand and express ideas in English and ideally, in Somali, in a fluent, clear and concise way, both orally and in writing; draft text in a variety of styles, e.g. documents such as substantial reports, government correspondence and media and action materials;
Ability to deal in a sensitive and understanding manner with a variety of people, including survivors of human rights violations and other survivors of traumatic experiences;
Experience of working in a team and understanding of the importance of efficient communications for the coordination and effective functioning of teams;
Demonstrated commitment to human rights, e.g. through previous work, membership of an
organization, involvement in advocacy of human rights, etc;
Experience of managing conflicting demands, meeting deadlines and adjusting priorities;
Ability and willingness to undertake personal administrative tasks in accordance with Amnesty International’s guidelines on self-servicing;
Understanding of equal opportunities, cultural diversity and gender issues as well as a commitment to apply relevant policies.
Ability to use participatory approaches, methodologies and tools when working with rights holders, partners, AI staff/activists and others
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 20th March, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Amnesty International NGO Researcher Jobs
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