JOB PURPOSE

As part of Amnesty International’s leading experts on Colombia, the Regional Campaigner will develop and implement campaigning strategies, managing, and coordinating actions on human rights concerns in Colombia.

This is a fixed-term contract for one year with the possibility of extension, however we cannot guarantee this.

ABOUT YOU

As an experienced campaigner, you will have knowledge of the human rights issues facing those in Colombia, with hands-on experience in supporting and defending historically marginalized groups.

You will have excellent communication skills, with fluency in both English and Spanish.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To contribute to the development of overarching research and campaigning strategies aimed at effecting change in the human rights situation in Colombia.
• To support and liaise with AI membership structures and maintain and develop networks of national and international NGOs and other external partners in the development and implementation of campaigning strategies and plans.
• To write or otherwise devise campaigning and other materials for external and internal use, such as urgent actions and audio-visual materials.
• To research the most effective ways to campaign on human rights concerns and monitor and conduct evaluations of campaigning strategies and plans.
• To monitor and analyze political and human rights developments and support research as appropriate into human rights contexts and individual cases, including by participating in field research and through contact with partners on the ground.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of strategic campaigning, including knowledge of the steps required to devise campaigning strategies such as theory of change and advocacy tactics and tools to bring change into the human rights field in Colombia.
• Experience in the creation of innovative campaigns that bring positive and long-lasting change to real life challenges.
• Sufficient experience working in human rights in Colombia.
• Ability to understand and express ideas in English and Spanish in a fluent, clear, and concise way, both orally and in writing, and to communicate complex information and institutional positions.

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

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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