Regional Researcher - London, United Kingdom - Amnesty International

Amnesty International

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

JOB PURPOSE

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Amnesty International's Iran team, and support the organization's response to the unfolding human rights crisis in Iran.

As an Amnesty International Researcher on Iran, you will contribute to the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities, providing research expertise, research management, political judgment and analytical, communication and representational skills.

ABOUT YOU

As an experienced researcher with a demonstrated commitment to human rights, you will possess expertise on the human rights issues that affect Iran.

You will have the ability to exercise good political judgement, provide expert analysis, anddevelop effective strategies to impact on human rights in the country.

You will have excellent communication skills, able to understand and express ideas fluently in English and Persian.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

To contribute on the development and implementation of overarching research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities on countries or other geographical or thematic areas;
To monitor, research, investigate and analyse human rightsrelated developments in order to provide timely, accurate, independent and impartial assessments and expert advice on the human rights situation in relevant countries;
To organize, take part in and lead, where agreed, field research and other missions, leading specifically on informationgathering, factfinding, analysis and assessment of human rights concerns, including in response to crisis situations;
To write reports and other materials for publication and internal use and contribute to and provide expert advice in relation to written and other materials produced by other programmes;
To contribute to the development of subregional and regionwide strategies and plans for research and campaigning and provide input into internal discussions on the Amnesty International mission, policy, organizational and other issues in order to increase the effectiveness of Amnesty International's work.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Proven experience of undertaking research on human rights or related issues;
Specialist knowledge and firsthand experience of Iran and an indepth understanding of the nature of key human rights concerns, as well as political, social, legal, economic, cultural, ethnic, racial and gender issues in them;
Proven experience of writing research materials for a variety of audiences, together with an understanding of the importance of tailoring materials for various target audiences including through digital channels.
Ability to understand and express ideas in English and in Persian, in a fluent, clear and concise way, both orally and in writing; draft text in a variety of styles, e.g. documents such as substantial reports, government correspondence and media and action materials;
Ability to deal in a sensitive and understanding manner with a variety of people, including survivors of human rights violations and others who may be distressed.

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.

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.

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._