JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the role will be to focus on ensuring debt relief, fiscal space, and investment in health care and social protection in countries affected by the climate and debt crises.

The role will lead the development and implementation of advocacy strategies, contribute to research, develop policy positions, and provide advice to country and thematic specialists across the Amnesty movement.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a candidate who has extensive knowledge of the policies, practices and governance of International Financial Institutions.

The candidate will have specialist knowledge of issues relating to development and climate finance, including debt relief and a strong understanding of how they impact specific issues. The successful candidate must have the ability to communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of Amnesty’s advocacy strategies, policy positions and activities towards the International Financial Institutions, notably the IMF and World Bank, as well as other international or regional bodies where relevant.
• Contribute to the development and execution of research plans and reports, ensuring that research captures evidence and includes recommendations pertinent to IFIs.
• Provide advice to IS staff, volunteers and the Amnesty movement, emphasizing strategic and effective engagement on the role of IFIs.
• Monitor and analyse legal and policy developments at the IMF, World Bank and other key international bodies, as well as other relevant developments in international law.
• Contribute to the development of advocacy strategies at the national, regional and international levels to provide debt relief, and increase climate and development finance in order to ensure sufficient fiscal space to realise human rights.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Extensive experience of advocacy towards International Financial Institutions, particularly the World Bank and IMF, and other relevant international or regional organisations.
• An understanding of international human rights law and standards, and how they should apply to the practices of International Financial Institutions.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and develop a strategic response, including under pressure, and to plan and prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ability to represent Amnesty externally, including with government representatives, international organisations, NGOs and the media.

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.**

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