JOB PURPOSE

To develop and implement people-powered campaigning strategies, managing and coordinating actions on human rights concerns by using and developing knowledge on country of focus – Myanmar – and as directed, other geographical and thematic areas, and supporting and liaising with Amnesty International (AI) movement and outside networks to ensure maximum impact.

ABOUT YOU

You will be able to motivate and inspire others toward activism for change whilst representing Amnesty in a variety of forums particularly with civil society and the Amnesty International membership. You will have a demonstrated commitment to human rights and be able to manage projects, conflicting demands, and adjusting priorities to meet deadlines.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To contribute to the development of overarching research/people powered campaigning strategies to deliver impact, aimed at effecting change in the human rights situation.
• To write or otherwise devise campaigning and other materials for external and internal use, such as reports, annual report entries, public statements, web features, audio-visual materials and government correspondence, petitions, social media copy, activism, and mass mobilisation materials.
• To continuously research the most effective ways to campaign on human rights concerns where peoplepower is key and monitor and conduct evaluations of campaigning strategies and plans.
• To contribute to the development of sub-regional and region-wide strategies and plans for research and campaigning and provide input into internal discussions on the AI mission, policy, organizational and other issues to increase the effectiveness of AI’s work.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of strategic people-powered campaigning, including knowledge of the steps required to devise campaigning strategy and awareness of the need for actions and campaigning techniques to be based on strategies and be adapted to effect changes in each situation.
• Knowledge of the sub-region in general and a specialist knowledge in relation to country of focus – Myanmar – and other geographical areas or thematic issues in your brief
• Fluent written and spoken English and Burmese is essential. Ability to understand and express ideas in essential language/s 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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