Job Purpose

Working as part of the Big Tech Accountability Team, the Investigative Researcher on Technology and Human Rights will lead research projects aimed at holding major technology corporations to account for their Human Rights impacts globally. You will play a vital role in the struggle for an internet that protects and promotes Human Rights.

You will investigate corporate abuses in the technology sector and expose the Human Rights harms linked to the invasive Surveillance business model, which underpins companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok. You will work closely with Campaigners, communities, and Partner organisations to undertake cutting-edge research aimed at exposing and challenging Human Rights abuses.

Please note that this is a fixed term contract opportunity running through to 31st October 2026.

LOCATION:

This role can be hosted in other locations where there is an Amnesty International Secretariat office; however, this will be dependent on several factors.

About you

We are looking for a candidate who has sufficient experience in conducting investigative research on relevant issues in Civil society or Journalism. The candidate will have strong knowledge of the international Human Rights legal framework having gained working in the sector.

The successful candidate will have expertise in Big Tech, platform accountability, and corporate accountability.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop, implement, and lead desk and field-based human rights research on the impact of Big Tech corporations (particularly social media platforms and search engines) on human rights. Research will have a particular focus on the communities most impacted by human rights harms, e.g. racial, ethnic, and religious minorities, LGBTIQ people, women, refugees and migrants, and people affected by conflict globally.
• Provide authoritative expert advice on technology and human rights, particularly in relation to Big Tech and platform accountability, to Amnesty International staff and the Amnesty International movement to ensure accuracy and relevance and the effective integration of these issues into Amnesty International’s work.
• Develop and maintain effective constituencies of public and confidential contacts and partners in and outside of the organization — such as human rights activists, technology experts and activists, partner organizations, members of legal and other professions, UN agencies and governmental representatives. With the goal of optimising information gathering and verification and the development and implementation of effective strategies and plans.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent political judgement, strong analytical skills and the ability to think and plan strategically.
• Strong interpersonal skills including advocacy, negotiating and influencing skills.
• Experience in campaigning and/or activism will be an additional advantage.
• Ability and self-driven interest to keep up to date with emerging tech and human rights trends.

Please see attached job description on our website 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

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.

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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, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we’re committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy – Amnesty International

Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by [email protected]