Economic, Social, Cultural Rights (ESCR) Researcher 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