Research, Campaigns and Communications Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Amnesty International
Description
JOB PURPOSE
You will assist in the development and implementation of research, campaigning and communication strategies in
Eastern Europe and Central Asia, including by monitoring developments; managing information and communications systems; drafting and assisting in the productions of documents; participating in the coordination of the work of the team and providing it with administrative and other support including in relation to field work and response to crisis.
ABOUT YOU
You will be passionate about human rights, and have an understanding of human rights issues in the Region.
You will have excellent inter-personal and communication skills, able to express ideas clearly to a range of audiences in English and Russian.
You will have experience of establishing and maintaining office systems and coordinating an efficient flow of communications and information.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Eastern Europe and Central Asia teams research, campaigns, communications, activities by gathering and managing human rightsrelated information, by liaising with national and local contacts, media monitoring, internet searches and filing in relevant databases.
- Assist with research, campaigns, communication activities through the production and distribution of public and internal campaigning materials, reports and other documents, as delegated or originated by research, campaigns and communications staff including drafting, formatting, editing/proofreading, distribution of texts and, where appropriate, coordinating the translation of documents
- Monitor and maintain a broad overview of relevant political and human rights developments
- Develop, maintain, coordinate and manage administrative and communications systems and procedures, including setting up new systems where necessary in support of research, campaigning and growth activities; manage files, records and other information retrieval systems where necessary within the organization's selfservicing guidelines; organize, draft agendas, coordinate and minute meetings,
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to draft and proofread research, communication and campaign materials tailored to the appropriate audience
- Ability to gather and process human rightsrelated information/material
- Experience of establishing and maintaining office systems and coordinating an efficient flow of communications and information
- Experience of information management, including the creation and maintenance of electronic databases
- Full proficiency in English and Russian is essential
Please see the attached job description for a 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.
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.
WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT
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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