Closing Date: 15 September 2013
Directorate: Campaigns and Communications
Location: Nairobi
Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35
Salary: $45,621 - $55,486
The mobile revolution. Geopolitical power shifts. A
radically altered global economy. The world is changing, and so is the way that
people fight for their rights. In order to be effective, Amnesty
International’s (AI) International Secretariat needs to change how we work.
That’s why we’re opening a hub in Kenya. And why we need your campaigning
expertise with us on the ground.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Our East Africa Campaigner will tackle issues like freedom of expression and
association, forced evictions, and abuses in the criminal justice system. As a
Campaigner, you can expect to have a direct impact on these key areas, as well
as our overarching regional campaigning and research strategies. Focusing
mainly on Kenya and Uganda you’ll develop effective, strategic campaigning
plans and work with both AI colleagues and external partners to deliver them.
You’ll 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. And you’ll 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.
ABOUT YOU:
A practised campaigner, you’ll know how to create successful campaign
strategies and build awareness through powerful actions and recognized
techniques. You’ll also understand the importance of flexibility and be ready
to adapt and evolve your plans. We’ll expect you to understand human rights and
the political landscape within East Africa, both in general terms and
specifically, with knowledge of Kenya and Uganda and key thematic areas. You’ll
be able to translate that knowledge into campaign materials and creative
initiatives that inspire activism online and off, and have the fluency to
express complex ideas in English and a relevant regional language. You’ll have
a network of civil society and government contacts and the clout to represent AI
to audiences ranging from civil society groups and governments to our global
membership. Beyond that, you’ll be a real team player relishing close
collaboration with our researchers, colleagues and partners.
ABOUT US:
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international
and influential, we campaign for justice, freedom and truth wherever they’re
denied. Already our network of over three million members and supporters is
making a difference in 150 countries. 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.
