Can you influence, support and steer cross- organisationally to drive better human rights protection? Do you have substantial experience in human rights campaigning with a demonstrated interest in military, security and policing issues? Do you want to play a leading role in a global campaign for the regulation of less lethal equipment, including the adoption of a UN treaty on the trade in goods used in the commission of torture or other ill-treatment (‘torture-tools’)? Do you want to participate in campaigns for a ban on autonomous weapon systems and for the protection of human rights in the arms trade?

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to develop and implement campaign and advocacy strategies, and coordinate actions on human rights concerns primarily relating to military, security and policing (‘MSP’) issues such as the trade in goods used in the commission of torture or other ill-treatment. You will lead in the successful delivery of campaigning objectives as part of the organisation’s global campaign on the right to protest, in particular as it pertains to the campaign’s global call on the regulation in the use of and the trade in less lethal law enforcement equipment.

This role is an 18-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience leading creative campaigns relating to human rights, with specific knowledge of military, security, and policing issues. You will have excellent communication skills, able to express ideas in a clear and compelling manner to communicate complex information to a range of audiences.

Fluency in English is essential, a working knowledge of Arabic, French, or Spanish would be an advantage.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To develop and implement campaign and advocacy strategies, coordinating actions on human rights concerns in particular as they relate to military, security and policing (‘MSP’) issues, ensuring that campaigning and advocacy is timely, has clear objectives and plans, targets the right actors, and delivers impact;
• To play a leading role in the successful delivery of campaigning objectives as part of the organisation’s global campaign on the right to protest, in particular as it pertains to the campaign’s global call on the regulation of less-lethal equipment and the adoption of a UN binding instrument on the trade in goods used in the commission of torture or other ill-treatment (‘torture-tools’);
• To provide campaign/advocacy support for AI’s participation in arms-related initiatives, including the campaign for new international law regulating autonomy in weapons systems and ongoing work on irresponsible arms transfers;
• To originate and contribute to campaigning and advocacy materials, including creative digital/social media assets, comment pieces and petitions, and other internal and external documents, as well as to ensure the coordination and promotion of public-facing events, including report and film launches, webinars and stunts;
• To represent AI in the media and at the UN and other IGO meetings, relevant forums and national/international events as an expert and carry out lobbying and targeted advocacy in order to achieve AI objectives in relation to military, security and policing issues.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Substantial expertise and professional experience in the promotion of human rights;
• Good knowledge of military, security and policing issues, as well as meaningful understanding of human rights issues related to the civic space;
• Proven experience of leading and implementing creative campaign and advocacy strategies on human rights, and of mobilizing diverse actors to a common goal;
• Demonstrated experience of international campaigning and advocacy, including experience of campaigning and advocacy on military, security and policing issues such as MSP equipment transfers and bans on inhumane weapons;
• Excellent written and verbal English is essential; in addition, the ability to work to a high professional level in another widely used language, such as Arabic, French or Spanish, will be an advantage.

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

WHAT WE OFFER:

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.

• 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days)
• Hybrid working environment – The standard working week at Amnesty International is 35 hours
• Pension Contribution Scheme – with an employer contribution of 8% of your gross annual salary, in addition Amnesty International will match individual contributions of up to 3%. Making a total employer contribution of 11%
• Life Assurance
• Annual salary review
• Opportunity to join our cycle-to-work scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loans for travel to work
• Contribution towards the cost of eye tests and glasses
• Access to Linkedin Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme