Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 06, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
ABOUT THE ROLE
In line with the new Amnesty International Strategic Plan, our campaigner for East Africa will tackle human rights issues such as freedom of expression, association and assembly, gender justice, right to health, right to housing among others an d will do this using an intersectional approach. As a Campaigner, you can expect to have a direct impact on these key areas, as well as on our overarching regional campaigning and research strategies. Focusing mainly on Tanzania and Uganda, you will develop effective strategic campaigning plans, deploy digital campaigning tools and work with both Amnesty International colleagues and external partners to deliver them. You will also create clear and compelling campaigning materials for a range of audiences, writing reports and public statements, making videos and web features, and raising awareness and mobilizing our members to effect human rights change. You will constantly look for ways to improve your work too, researching effective campaigning methods, monitoring impact and staying up to date with the latest human rights developments.

JOB PURPOSE
To develop and implement campaigning strategies in the region, managing and coordinating actions on hum an rights concerns by using and developing knowledge on specific countries or other geographical and thematic areas and supporting and liaising with Amnesty International (AI) movement and outside networks to ensure maximum impact.

ABOUT YOU
An enthusiastic, and strategic campaigner with substantial experience developing and implementing campaigns at national and regional level. You will have very good knowledge of human rights and the political context in East Africa with specific knowledge of Tanzania and Uganda. You will be comfortable working on the key thematic areas as outlined above and be able to apply an intersectional lens in developing campaign strategies to ensure campaigns are nuanced and resonating with different groups of people. You will use innovative and creative campaigning, including digital tools and communication techniques to inspire online and offline activism, collaborate with partners and appeal to new audiences across the reg ion. Knowledge of and experience working with African Union institutions, sub-regional and national authorities is also essential. Further, you'll have a network of civil society and government contacts and the clout to represent Amnesty International to audiences ranging from civil society groups, media and governments to our global membership. Excellent oral and written communication skills, are vital too so you can generate campaign materials that connect with a range of target audiences as well as inspire those you work with. Knowledge of other regional languages such as Swahili is highly desirable. You'll be a real team player relishing close collaboration with our researchers, colleagues and partners.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
• To contribute to the development of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact, and to lead on the development and implementation of specific campaigning strategies to support them, managing and coordinating actions on human rights concerns in East Africa (Tanzania and Uganda) aimed at effecting change in the human rights situation.
• To identify and deploy innovative strategies of collecting and using real-time, credible data to develop and implement compelling influencing strategies within East Africa
• To ensure consistent communications and engagement with AI sections and structures, including AI Kenya, to leverage AI's membership for human rights impact in East Africa

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. I ndependent, 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.***

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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