ABOUT THE ROLE:

The urgent human rights issues that we need to bring to the world's attention are hugely varied and so to make a real impact and drive understanding of these issues we work with individuals at risk.

In this continental role you will work closely with our regional offices in Dakar and Johannesburg, Amnesty International sections and civil society actors, to design and support effective action on behalf of individuals and communities through developing campaign plans and techniques. You will prepare relevant materials and deliver appropriate communications and advice to multiple stakeholders in global locations. Spotting opportunities for action, you'll decide on effective strategies and tactics, coordinating the delivery of Amnesty International’s campaigns, increasing the effectiveness across the wider movement.

Amnesty International’s annual letter-writing marathon, for which the IAR team is responsible, is one of our flagship projects and allows this Campaigner to be at the heart of shining a light of these urgent issues, engaging new supporters, and collaborating with other civil society groups. The work of the IAR campaigners brings a sense of immediate impact on people's lives; join us and be a part of making lasting change.

ABOUT YOU:

You will be confident in developing and managing an effective portfolio of casework for campaigning on behalf of individuals at risk and delivering these in an ethical way. You will have rich experience of working in Sub-Saharan Africa, and local applicants are encouraged to apply. Through you working familiarity with the region you will have knowledge of risks and resources regarding human rights defenders and other individuals at risk in the region.

You will be highly motivated and have experience in mobilizing individuals, communities, and human rights defenders at imminent risk. Your confidence combined with your campaigns communication expertise will enable you to swiftly hone in on key issues and pinpoint the most effective means of communication to ensure colleagues and supporters understand the approach and aims of each campaign. You will be an inspiring and engaging communicator in English, and for this continental role, the ability to work in French would be a strong advantage for the successful applicant. Flexible enough to adapt your approach as priorities change, you will also bring a real flair for innovation and will ensure the IAR campaigning actions are relevant and successful in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.

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. Already our network of over three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. 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.

Closing Date: 20th July

Application link: https://careers.amnesty.org/vacancy/742/description/