Researcher - Special Focus on DRC at Amnesty International

Location: London
Last Date: October 31, 2010

Researcher - Special Focus on DRC
Amnesty International
Location: London £38,975 + excellent benefits
Location: Africa Locally competitive salary + excellent benefits

About the role

As a research-based campaigning organization, investigating and documenting human rights issues is fundamental to our advocacy and lobbying work. We’re currently looking for a Researcher to lead on the development and implementation of overarching research strategies on the DRC, analyse human rights related development, write reports and other material for publication. You will also provide expert advice on the human rights situation, conduct fact-finding field visits and represent AI to external stakeholders.

About you

A proven researcher who’s committed to human rights, you will provide rigorous situation analysis with excellent communication skills in French and English, particularly written and presentational. You should have excellent political judgement, a specialist knowledge of the DRC and an understanding of the nature of key human rights concerns in Central Africa.

About us

Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of volunteers and professionals standing up for human rights. Independent of any government, ideology, economic interest or religion, we have more than two million supporters in over 150 countries. Our purpose is to research, campaign and take action to effect change and protect individuals wherever rights, justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied.

For further information about this and our other current vacancies, and to apply online, please visit us at www.amnesty.org/jobs

CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 31st October 2010.