Amnesty International is shifting its centralized International Secretariat (IS) into a more strong,
coherent and visible presence in strategic locations in the global South.
In the Americas, we are developing a stronger presence through a regional office in Mexico City and
de-concentrating some of the functions we currently base in the International Secretariat office in
London, including our research and campaign capacity. Being closer to the ground will enable us to
operate with greater speed and relevance and to be more agile and responsible to the demands of
our human rights agenda.
Amnesty International’s Regional Office is looking for an experienced Researcher for Central America
to contribute to contribute to the development and implementation of a research and advocacy
agenda in the region (particularly Guatemala and Honduras).
About the role:
As a research-based and campaigning organization, investigating and documenting human rights
issues is fundamental to our long-term strategies for change. Our Central American Researcher will
take the lead in initiating human rights research and action by providing country and thematic
expertise, excellent research skills and sound political judgement. A global campaign oriented
approach to the 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 and
ensure your evidence-based outputs are fit for different audiences and for a global movement of
activists. You will represent Amnesty International in the field and elsewhere, including with
government officials, media, peer organizations and other audiences
About you:
With experience of working on human rights issues, you must have first-hand in-depth knowledge of
the regional socio-political context of Central America and of global human rights trends. You are a
creative researcher with experience in applying new methodologies and technologies for human
rights research. You have strong documentation skills and proven ability to react quickly to unfolding
events that threaten human rights. You have a background in activism, academia, social science, law
or journalism with the ability to identify and thoroughly investigate those issues and ensure our
voice has authority. You have knowledge of international human rights standards and familiarity
with regional and universal mechanisms for the protection of human rights. With your extensive
experience of working from the Americas, you have a strong network and rich experience of
undertaking this kind of sensitive work in the field. A natural collaborator, you need proven research
and influential communication skills, impartial political judgement, coupled with strong strategic
thought. You have excellent written and verbal Spanish and English.
About us:
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a
world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:
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. We can only do this because of the generous donations
from millions of people around the world.
Closing date: 11 th July 2016
Permanent
$68,536 USD per annum
To find out more and to apply, please click the apply link.
https://careers.amnesty.org/vacancy/researcher---central-america-1576/1602/description/
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