AFRICA REGIONAL ADVOCACY COORDINATOR (4240)

Job Purpose

The overall purpose of this post is to lead on the development, coordination and implementation of Amnesty International's regional advocacy and lobbying activities in Africa so that Amnesty International's human rights research, advocacy positions, global campaigns and recommendations are effectively promoted at African Intergovernmental Organisations (IGOs), African Union (AU) member states and other relevant actors in the region. This post will provide such strategic advocacy leadership under the direct guidance and supervision of the [Manager to be designated within the Research and Advocacy Program].

The location for this role is either Nairobi or Dakar, and the salary will be dependent on the location.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead on conceptualizing, designing, implementing and following-up of regional advocacy strategies in Africa to make the fullest use of advocacy opportunities at the African Union (AU) organs, bodies and institutions as well as Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Africa and lead on the evaluation of those advocacy strategies.
• Manage projects on regional advocacy in Africa ensuring that operational plans and priorities are delivered on time and within budget.
• Monitor, analyze, advise, research, and report on developments and advocacy opportunities within the AU and RECs, paying particular attention to the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) and the African Regional Human Rights System (the African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR), African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (AfCHPR),and African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child).
• Work closely with researchers and campaigners in African regional offices to ensure effective advocacy messaging and strategies are integrated in research and campaigning projects and outputs.
• Lead and coordinate Amnesty International's participation and activities at ACHPR sessions and other relevant regional platforms;
• Promote alignment between regional and international advocacy strategies, and contribute to the implementation of integrated strategies across regional and international spaces.
• Establish and maintain regular contacts and effective working relationship with relevant actors within the AU and other African IGO bodies and institutions.
• Work closely with like-minded local, national, regional and international civil society organizations and activists through formal and informal partnerships and coalitions.

Skills And Experience

• Extensive experience of advocacy and engagement with key intergovernmental organizations in Africa, mainly the AU, African Peace and Security Architecture and regional human rights treaty bodies;
• Extensive experience of producing analysis, policy briefs, position papers, submissions and other relevant advocacy outputs;
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of international law and relations, international human rights law and international humanitarian law;
• Ability to identify, analyze, and exploit opportunities for influencing IGOs and authorities on human rights issues;
• Relevant experience of research for advocacy purposes, including field research on human rights issues;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (essential) and French (essential).

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

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/

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We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

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