Fresh Jobs at Amnesty International

JOB PURPOSE:

• The ESCR Researcher will develop and implement research and campaigning strategies to deliver impact in relation to promoting Gender, Racial and Intersectional Justice and Strengthening Right to Health, Housing and Social Security by providing research expertise, research management, technical judgment, analytical, communication and representational skills.

ABOUT YOU:

• As a ESCR Researcher you must 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). Must understand the work of the Amnesty International Nigeria office to enable him/her provide programmes support to the Amnesty International Nigeria and to stakeholders.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To conduct research and write on human rights and to commission research as appropriate into human rights contexts
• To write reports and other materials for publication both internally and externally
• To represent Amnesty International to external stakeholders and to communicate Amnesty International's concerns, positions and, where relevant, campaign strategies to external and internal stakeholders.
• To contribute to the overall flexibility of resource use, including through setting priorities, preparing work plans, monitoring their progress and maintaining budgets

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor's degree in social sciences, international relations, law or related disciplines;
• At least 5 years' experience working in the field of human rights and development
• Experience working on or implementing Gender, Racial and Intersectional Justice and Strengthening Right to Health, Housing and Social Security projects is required
• Good oral and written communication skills in English; other relevant local languages or additional foreign languages desirable

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JOB PURPOSE:

• As  a campaigner you will develop and implement campaigning strategies, managing, and coordinating actions on human rights concerns by using and developing knowledge on Nigeria and global thematic areas, and supporting and liaising with the International Secretariat, Amnesty International (AI) movement and outside networks to ensure maximum impact.

ABOUT YOU:

• The suitable candidate must 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). Must understand the work of the programmes manager in the Amnesty International Nigeria office to enable him/her provide programmes support to the Amnesty International Nigeria and to stakeholders.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To write and devise campaigning and other materials for external and internal use,
• To research the most effective ways to campaign on human rights concerns and monitor and conduct evaluations of campaigning strategies and plans
• To monitor and analyse political and human rights developments and conduct research as appropriate into human rights contexts and individual cases,
• To represent Amnesty International to external stakeholders and to communicate Amnesty International's concerns, positions and, where relevant, campaign strategies to external and internal stakeholders.
• Provide campaign support for Research projects and facilitate quality control checks on the accuracy of campaign materials and assertions.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A bachelor's degree in social sciences, international relations, law or related disciplines;
• A master's degree would be an advantage;
• At least 5 years' experience working in the field of human rights and development
• Experience of strategic campaigning, including knowledge of the steps required to devise campaigning strategies and awareness of the need for actions and campaigning techniques to be based on strategies and be adapted to effect changes in each situation.
• Knowledge of the sub-region in general and a specialist knowledge in relation to Nigeria and thematic issues in your brief.

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JOB PURPOSE:

• As the Finance and Compliance assistant you will assist in recording all financial transactions and payments for all Programs of AI Nigeria adhering to the accounting manual of AI Nigeria and ensure timely financial and accounting reports.  Set up and maintain filing systems of all financial transactions, Vouchers, contracts, and related financial documents.
• Ensure all   purchase requests and payment requests comply to AI Nigeria's office manual, project budgets and regulatory requirements.
• You will also assist the Finance and Office manager in the organisational (finance, administration, office maintenance and facilities and IT) functions of Amnesty International Nigeria's Office.

ABOUT YOU

• The suitable candidate must 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). Must understand the work of the finance and office manager in the Amnesty International Nigeria office to enable him/her provide support to Amnesty International Nigeria and to stakeholders.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare all supporting documentations for payment vouchers and carry out Voucher Reconciliation monthly.
• Assist in reviewing actual office spending with annual budget along Amnesty International Strategic goals and prepare Budget Versus Actual (BVA) reports for donor project and RAM grants.
• Maintain an effective filing system and ensure transparency to financial records and operations logs.
• Manage Withholding Tax (WHT) deductions on all payments and prepare monthly remittance across states in Nigeria.
• Prepare annual regulatory remittance of NSITF, NHF, Employee and Employer Pension and PAYE and obtain certificates.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field or relevant professional qualifications. A masters' degree or a professional qualification is an advantage.
• At least 4 years' experience in Finance and Regulatory compliance administration
• Demonstrated interest in human rights, e.g. through previous work, involvement in human rights campaigns and movement
• 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

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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