Researcher Needed

Researcher - Central America Mexico Permanent $66,540 per annum (USD) Amnesty International is shifting its centralized International Secretariat (IS) into a more strong, coherent and visible presence in strategic locations in the global South. In the Americas, we are developing a stronger presence by opening a regional office in Mexico City and de-concentrating some of the functions we currently base in the International Secretariat office in London, including our research and campaign capacity. Being closer to the ground will enable us to operate with greater speed and relevance and to be more agile and responsible to the demands of our human rights agenda. Amnesty International’s Regional Office is looking for an experienced Researcher for Central America to contribute to the development and implementation of a research and advocacy agenda focusing on Central America. About the role: As a research-based campaigning organization, investigating and documenting human rights issues is fundamental to our advocacy work and long-lasting strategies for change. Our Central America Researcher will take the lead in initiating human rights research and action by providing country and thematic expertise, excellent research skills and sound political judgement. A global campaign oriented approach to the work is essential. You will be required to conduct and co-ordinate research activities, monitor, investigate and analyse political, legal and social developments and human rights conditions, give authoritative advice on these areas and prepare human rights action materials. You will represent Amnesty International in the field and elsewhere, including with government officials, media, peer organizations and other audiences About you: With experience of working on human rights issues, you must have first-hand in-depth knowledge and experience of the socio-political and economic context in Central America, and of regional and global human rights trends. You have a background in activism, academia, social science, law or journalism with the ability to identify and thoroughly investigate those issues and ensure our voice has authority. You have strong knowledge of and experience working in international human rights and familiarity with international human rights. With your extensive experience of working in Central America, you have a strong network and rich experience of undertaking this kind of sensitive work in the field. A natural collaborator, you need proven research and influential communication skills, impartial political judgement, coupled with strong strategic thought. You have excellent written and verbal Spanish and English. About us: Amnesty International’s aim is simple: for every person to enjoy all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. Independent, impartial, international and influential, we campaign to prevent and end grave abuses of human rights and to demand justice for those whose rights have been violated. Already our network of over three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. 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 for everyone, everywhere. Closing date: 3rd March 2015 For more information and to apply - https://careers.amnesty.org/vacancy/707/description