Country: Senegal
Closing date: 21 Jul 2017
Research, Campaigns and Communications Assistant
The mobile revolution. Geopolitical power shifts. A radically altered global economy. The world is changing, and so is the way that people fight for their rights. Our West and Central Africa regional office works to ensure respect for human rights, and for equal and just societies throughout a vast and diverse geographical area. You'll provide the support they need to succeed.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Based in Dakar, you'll support the West and Central Africa teams as they develop and roll out research, campaigning, communication and growth strategies. That means maintaining a broad overview of relevant political and human rights developments in the region; liaising with national and local contacts and monitoring media updates and internet searches to keep team members and other regional offices up to date. You'll also take charge of the admin - everything from planning field research missions and making travel arrangements, to scheduling meetings and drafting and producing vital documents. Producing regular reports on the budget for the department, you'll closely monitor expenses throughout the financial year. And coordinating the work of the team in response to crisis, you'll be central to their ongoing success.
ABOUT YOU
Thanks to similar experience in a similar professional environment, you'll have no problem prioritising and coordinating multiple projects with minimal supervision. A clear, articulate communicator, you'll have a high standard of both English and French. You'll need excellent administrative and IT skills as well as plenty of initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving. You'll show agility and resilience when dealing with muliple priorities, crucially backed up by your organisation skills and sound knowledge of human rights issues in the region. You will also be able to produce accurate budget reports. Campaigns and/or research experience is desirable.
ABOUT US
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world and have:
· more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
· more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice
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. We can only do this because of the generous donations from millions of people around the world.
How to apply:
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