Research and Campaign Intern at Amnesty International

• Job Type: Full time
• Location: Abuja

About the job

JOB PURPOSE:

As the Research and Campaigns Intern you will assist in monitoring human rights developments; supporting campaigns and growth activities; and carrying out research in various areas of focus including but not limited to arbitrary arrests, unlawful detentions, unlawful killings, women’s rights, media freedom, civic space, freedom of expression, forced evictions, torture and cruel inhuman and degrading treatment, discrimination, and access to justice.

ABOUT YOU:

You will have the ability to exercise high standards of servicing to a range of stakeholders (internal to the National Office and the Amnesty movement, media, governments, NGOs and beneficiaries of Amnesty International’s work, amongst others). You will understand the work of the programmes manager in the Amnesty International Nigeria office to enable him/her provide support to Amnesty International Nigeria and to stakeholders.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with research and investigations on the human rights situation in Nigeria.
• Monitor human rights developments including decisions by national, regional and international human rights bodies.
• Support in the development, organisation and implementation of campaigning, communication, human rights education, and growth
• Support with processing incoming inquiries, petitions, and letters, and other administrative tasks.
• Draft letters, reports, blog posts, articles and informative pieces for internal and external audiences.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor’s degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in a relevant field or relevant professional qualifications.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English; other relevant local languages or additional foreign languages desirable
• Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy of financial records and invoices.
• Excellent efficiency for handling any accounting documentation quickly with minimal interference.
• Good working knowledge of standard Office software e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

Please note that this role is based in Nigeria. Only those legally authorized to work in Nigeria are advised to apply for this job.

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

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