ABOUT THE ROLE

East Africa and the Horn of Africa face issues like freedom of expression and association, forced evictions, human rights abuses in the context of armed conflict and abuses in the criminal justice system. And as a Campaigner in one of the regions, you can expect to have a direct impact in these key areas, as well as our overarching regional campaigning and research strategies. With your focus on either Kenya and Uganda in East Africa, or Ethiopia and Eritrea in the Horn of Africa, you’ll develop effective, strategic campaigning plans and work with both AI colleagues and external partners to deliver them. You’ll also create clear and compelling campaigning materials for a range of audiences, write reports and public statements, make videos and web features, and raise awareness and mobilize our members to effect human rights change. You’ll constantly look for ways to improve your work too, researching effective campaigning methods, monitoring impact and staying up to date with the latest human rights developments.

ABOUT YOU

A practised campaigner, you’ll know how to create successful campaign strategies and build awareness through powerful actions and recognized techniques. You’ll also understand the importance of flexibility and be ready to adapt and evolve your plans. We’ll expect you to understand human rights and the political landscape within East Africa, both in general terms and specifically, with knowledge of either Kenya and Uganda, or Ethiopia and Eritrea and key thematic areas. You’ll be able to translate that knowledge into campaign materials and creative initiatives that inspire activism online and off, and have the fluency to express complex ideas in English and a relevant regional language. You’ll have a network of civil society and government contacts and the clout to represent AI to audiences ranging from civil society groups and governments to our global membership. Beyond that, you’ll be a real team player relishing close collaboration with our researchers, colleagues and partners.

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. 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 https://careers.amnesty.org/ and search for current vacancies in Nairobi

Closing Date: 15th September 2013