Job Description:
AIN Human Rights and Education (HRE) Officer
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Closing Date: 25 February 2022
Directorate: Amnesty National Office
Office Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Type: Fixed Term Contract
Contract Duration: 12 months (with the possibility of extension)**
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The HRE Officer will implement Amnesty International’s human rights education (HRE) work in Nigeria and work with regional and global HRE teams to increase and strengthen mobilization for greater human rights impact through pioneering new human rights education models and approaches to engaging people for social change.
ABOUT YOU
The suitable candidate must have demonstrated commitment to human rights, e.g. through previous work, membership of a network etc. Must have experience in networks, coalition building and relationship development with other governmental and non-governmental organizations and possess a high level of resilience; is creative and able to be flexible and change orientation as required.
ABOUT US
Amnesty International is a global movement with the aim to end human rights abuses. Independent, international, and influential; we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom, and truth wherever they’re denied. Amnesty International Nigeria is a national entity that is part of the global movement, and we campaign for meaningful human rights change to build a culture of respect for human rights in Nigeria.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement a Human Rights Education (HRE) strategy and plan for AI Nigeria.
- Identify and conceptualize human rights education work with potential for successful fundraising, provide and present human rights education work in a way that helps to attract donors.
- Support the development and implementation of human rights education initiatives in Nigeria, including problem identification, project design and planning, implementation, budget management, evaluation and reporting to relevant bodies within and outside the Amnesty International movement.
- Support improved human rights education capacity of staff in the Nigeria national office, as well as partners, activists, supporters, and other participants etc.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- A Bachelor’s degree in the arts, social sciences, international relations, law, development studies, or related disciplines with at least 3 years’ work experience. A master’s degree would be an advantage.
- Knowledge of UN mechanisms as well as national and regional inter-governmental mechanisms in the promotion of human rights education
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to draft and proof-read research, communication and campaign materials tailored to the appropriate audience including through digital channels
- Ability to use participatory approaches, methodologies and tools when working with rights holders, partners, AI staff/activists and others, and the willingness to undertake personal administrative tasks in accordance with Amnesty International’s guidelines on self-servicing. Etc.
Please note that this role is based in Nigeria. Only those legally authorized to work in Nigeria are advised to apply for this job.
There will be a 3-month probation period for all postholders.
For detailed information about the role, please see the JD attached.
Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.
How to apply
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