Yemen Researcher At Amnesty International

Location – London, Tunis, Beirut.

Fixed Term Contract for 48 months

Salary grade and benefits will vary country dependent

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Amnesty International is looking for an experienced researcher to join its Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Regional Office, to shape and develop our human rights work on Yemen.

As a research-based campaigning organization, investigating and documenting human rights issues is fundamental to our advocacy and lobbying work. The MENA Regional Office requires researchers to take the lead in initiating human rights research and action by providing regional and thematic expertise, excellent research and report-writing skills and sound political judgement. A campaign-oriented approach to your work is essential.

You will conduct research activities, monitor, investigate and analyse political, legal and social developments and human rights conditions, give authoritative advice on these areas and write reports and human rights action materials. You will be an authoritative voice on Yemen representing Amnesty International in coalition initiatives, and lead on advocacy efforts and opportunities to advocate for recommendations before domestic and international interlocutors and stakeholders. You will be prepared to conduct field missions in Yemen following Amnesty International’s risk assessment policies and other institutional requirements. The role will be based in one of our offices, Beirut, Tunis, or London.

ABOUT YOU:

With experience of working on human rights issues, preferably in the framework of international humanitarian law and/or gender, you will have first-hand in-depth knowledge and experience of Yemen, with a strong network and familiarity with lead advocates, strategists and members of civil society involved in Yemen. You will have an understanding and awareness of economic and social rights as well as civil and political rights. Your background is in activism, gender, law or journalism, preferably with field experience in medium to high-risk locations. You will have the experience to search and identify issues relevant to the organization’s mandate. You will need proven research and communication skills, impartial political judgement, coupled with strong strategic thought. Fluency in English and Arabic, including excellent spoken, reading and writing skills, is essential.

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.

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*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.***