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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
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