Thematic Researcher

Are you an experienced researcher with a background in children and armed conflict looking to utilise your expertise to support our mission for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all?

JOB PURPOSE

As an expert on children and armed conflict, the Researcher will lead in developing and implementing research plans to ensure maximum impact, undertaking cutting-edge human rights investigations on children’s rights in situations of crisis. Producing timely research outputs; communicating findings, analysis, and wider strategy to internal and external stakeholders; and liaising with colleagues across the International Secretariat and wider Amnesty International movement.

The Researcher will contribute to strengthening Amnesty International’s reputation as a leading voice on children and armed conflict, including through strong research and advocacy on pressing issues, and collaborate closely with partner organizations.

Please note this position can be based in our London, New York or Washington DC offices. Other locations where Amnesty International Secretariat has a presence will also be considered

ABOUT YOU

As a human rights researcher with substantial experience undertaking investigations in situations of armed conflict or major crisis, including documenting and reporting on violations and abuses against children, you will have strong knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian law and of the UN system related to children and armed conflict.

You will be able to draw from and add to the skills of a multi-disciplinary team, working with different research methodologies and with a commitment to innovation and creativity in outputs and campaigning, all to maximize impact in relation to specific issues affecting children’s rights. You will relish collaboration with colleagues across Amnesty International and among partner organizations working on children and armed conflict.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on the development and implementation of research strategies designed to deliver impact in relation to agreed priorities on children and armed conflict.
• Monitor, research, investigate, and analyze human rights-related developments in order to provide timely, accurate, independent, and impartial assessments and expert advice on the impact of conflict and other human rights crises on children, with an intersectional focus on gender and disability.
• Organize, take part in, and lead remote and on-the-ground investigations, undertaking information-gathering, fact-finding, analysis, and assessment of human rights concerns in situations of armed conflict or other major crises.
• Manage research and, as appropriate, to contribute to the selection of external consultants and supervise, support, coordinate, and provide expert advice on their work.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Significant experience undertaking human rights investigations in situations of crisis, including experience investigating violations against children in the context of armed conflict. Experience that includes a strong gender and/or disability focus in research is preferred.
• Proven experience of writing human rights research materials tailored for various audiences.
• Specialist knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian law, including related to children’s rights.
• Knowledge of the UN system related to children and armed conflict.
• Training and experience responding in a sensitive and understanding manner with a variety of people, including child survivors of human rights violations.

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

Amnesty International encourages candidates from all over the world to apply, subject to visa requirements, a relocation package can be offered.

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.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role‘ below.

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