Senior Advocate, United Nations At Amnesty International

JOB PURPOSE

Joining a dedicated team fighting back against increasing human rights abuses, in this role you will lead in the development, implementation and evaluation of Amnesty International’s (AI) advocacy strategies with the United Nations (UN), and implementation of the organisation’s recommendations.

ABOUT YOU

You are very familiar with the UN Geneva space and the relevant stakeholders working within it. You have the relevant experience to be able to pick up the work on a number of files and hit the ground running. You enjoy working as part of a team and collaborating with colleagues and partners around the world.

Please refer to the attached job description for a detailed overview of the role responsibilities, skills and experience required for this role.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and analyze developments in the UN’s Human Rights Council and report key developments to the IS and the Movement to enable effective and well-informed advocacy.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of AI international advocacy across regional and country strategic priorities as reflected in the sessions and mandates of the Human Rights Council, with a view to promoting and protecting human rights.
• Conceptualise Human Rights Council international advocacy opportunities and imperatives, developing and informing strategies for advocacy for targeted regions and countries, with a view to improving the effectiveness of the UN in promoting and protecting human rights.
• Lead and deliver strategies and campaigns to improve the effectiveness of the Human Rights Council in promoting and protecting human rights.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Sufficient experience working with the UN in Geneva, for example as part of civil society or as a UN staff member
• Relevant University level education. A post-graduate degree or equivalent in law, communications, political science, international relations or other relevant fields
• Deep knowledge of the history, working methods, dynamics, politics, and mandate of the UN to protect and promote human rights
• A sound intellectual and professional grasp of the role of multilaterally-sourced norms and standards, advocacy action, diplomatic pressure, and UN accountability mechanisms, in protecting and promoting human rights.
• Knowledge of UN institutional processes and mandates as they relate to the protection and promotion of human rights, and a strong and demonstrable appreciation of the working relationship between the Human Rights Council and the rest of the UN human rights machinery.

Amnesty International encourages candidates from all over the world to apply, subject to visa requirements, a relocation package can be offered.

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.

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.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

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.**