Tunisia Researcher - (Regional Office Tunisia)
Amnesty International is shifting its centralized International Secretariat (IS) into a more strong, coherent and visible presence in strategic locations in the global South.
In the Middle East and North Africa, we are developing a stronger presence, with a regional office for the Middle East based in Beirut and one for North Africa based in Tunis. The overall aim is that we have de-concentrated key functions to enhance our research and campaign capacity. Being closer to the ground is enabling us to operate with greater speed and relevance and to be more agile and responsible to the demands of our human rights agenda.
Amnesty International's Regional Office is looking for an experienced Researcher on Tunisia to contribute to the development and implementation of a research and advocacy agenda on the country.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a research-based and campaigning organization, investigating and documenting human rights issues is fundamental to our long-term strategies for change. Our Tunisia researcher will take the lead in initiating human rights research and action by providing country and thematic expertise, excellent research skills and sound political judgement. A global campaign oriented approach to the work is essential. You will be required to conduct and co-ordinate research activities, participate in field missions around the country, monitor, investigate and analyse political, legal and social developments and human rights conditions, give authoritative advice on these areas and prepare human rights action materials and ensure your evidence-based outputs are fit for different audiences and for a global movement of activists. You will represent Amnesty International in the field and elsewhere, including with government officials, media, peer organizations and other audiences
ABOUT YOU
With experience of working on human rights issues, you must have first-hand in-depth knowledge of the legal and socio-political context of Tunisia and of global human rights trends. You are a creative researcher with experience in applying new methodologies and technologies for human rights research. You have strong documentation skills and proven ability to react quickly to unfolding events that threaten human rights. You have a background in activism, academia, social science, law or journalism with the ability to identify and thoroughly investigate those issues and ensure our voice has authority. You have knowledge of international human rights standards and familiarity with regional and universal mechanisms for the protection of human rights. With your extensive experience of working from the North Africa, you have a strong network and rich experience of undertaking this kind of sensitive work in the field. A natural collaborator, you need proven research and influential communication skills, impartial political judgement, coupled with strong strategic thought. You are fluent in Arabic, French and English.
ABOUT US
Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, 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.
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
Our supporters are outraged by human rights abuses but inspired by hope for a better world - so we work to improve human rights through campaigning and international solidarity.
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
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