Project Manager, Human Rights Future At Amnesty International

The salary at Grade 5 varies according to location. For London it is ?48,995 per annum.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Human rights as high principles are values of perennial relevance; however, what about their future
application, interpretations and their implications? So much more is needed to ensure their relevance tomorrow is as immediately pertinent and even more widely understood than is the case today. What works to campaign against torture may not be as useful to uphold human rights in the context of the climate crisis. Similarly, campaigning against arbitrary killings in a world of new technologies and artificial intelligence will demand different methods than those we have employed against early generation killer-technologies.

Amnesty needs to understand and unpack not only the coming future of human rights but also and most importantly it needs to develop intensive and disruptive analysis of what changes in focus and methods are needed for this future. We must become nimble, adaptable and deft in applying human rights to new and challenging unknowns.

JOB PURPOSE

This fixed-term post will work directly under the direction of the Secretary General to explore human rights futures: What are the threats and challenges over the next two decades which will lead to complex human rights crises? What will be the impact of demographic changes, climate change and pandemics spilling over borders? Is Amnesty prepared for these systemic changes and the political and social challenges they will unleash?

The post is funded by dedicated and time-limited funding from OSF, which ends on 1 May 2022. The postholder can be based in any of the International Secretariat location: Colombo, Dakar, Jerusalem, Johannesburg, London, Nairobi, Tunis.

The job is placed at Grade 5 of the Amnesty pay scale, subject to location. The work pattern would ideally be full time (35 hours per week), but this is negotiable.

ABOUT YOU

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify research centres and experts focusing on the future, including in terms of human rights or humanitarian crisis.
• Scan and review futurist literature to identify global future mega trends in terms of human rights crises, and their implications for Amnesty International.
• Produce a report detailing Human Rights Futures, distinguishing between global and regional trends.
• Research Amnesty’s experiences and expertise to date with forecasting, innovation and adaptation and draft report detailing findings.
• Commission a workshop for IS and section leaders to consider transformative societal change and to explore the implications of such change on strategy, policy and planning approaches within Amnesty International.
• Produce report identifying possible avenues through which Amnesty could develop or strengthen the ethos of innovation and adaptation, such as through establishing a human rights future and innovation lab.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of Futurist literature, research centres and experts
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• Knowledge of human rights, with a focus on or demonstrated interest in human rights futures as they relate to economy, crises and conflicts, , etc.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in conducting complex desk research and interviews/negotiations with key experts and human rights defenders, literature reviews, and project management.
• Excellent writing skills in English, demonstrated ability to synthesise complex materials and produce written materials accessible to a broad audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, proven ability to exercise political judgement and to handle challenges in stressful situations.
• Experience in monitoring and managing project expenditure and working successfully within allocated resources.
• A second language preferable.

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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. Independent, 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.

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.***