Advocacy and Policy Adviser On Technology and Human - London, United Kingdom - Amnesty International

Amnesty International

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JOB PURPOSE

Working as an Advocacy and Policy Adviser for Amnesty Tech's Big Accountability Team (BTAT), you will play an important role in advocating for the effective regulation of Big Tech corporations in key target jurisdictions globally.

This will focus on reining in the surveillance-based business models such as Meta, Google, and Tiktok.

You will ensure that Amnesty International Tech is respected as an expert group by policymakers and that Amnesty International's advocacy efforts are impactful.

You will coordinate with Amnesty International's movement teams to maximise collective people power in furtherance of tech accountability.

For more information on the Amnesty Tech team please visit our website.

Please note this is 2.5 years fixed term contract with an end date of June 2026

ABOUT YOU

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop, cultivate and leverage effective relationships with affected communities, decisionmakers, legislators, CSOs, policy experts and researchers to deliver on the BTAT's advocacy goals.
Spearhead Amnesty Tech's advocacy related to Big Tech Accountability, arrange meetings with relevant policymakers, regulators, human rights mechanisms, and elected officials where appropriate.
Use creative advocacy methods which elevate the experiences of marginalised communities affected by Big Tech's human rights harms.
Coordinate, develop, implement and lead on the development of new policies to advance Amnesty International's advocacy goals related to Big Tech, mass corporate surveillance, and platform accountability.
Support and contribute to Amnesty Tech's commitments to antiracism, intersectionality, equity and inclusion across all functions including advocacy.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in international advocacy or advocacyrelated work, preferably in the technology and human rights field.
Experience producing high quality advocacy outputs including analyses, policy briefs, position papers and submission, and ability to analyse legal and policy concepts.
Excellent ability to work collaboratively internally and externally with others, including with people from different backgrounds.

Please see attached job description 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 cycletowork scheme
Interestfree 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

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

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.

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