RESEARCHER/ADVISER – REFUGEE AND MIGRANT RIGHTS – BEIRUT/TUNIS (2721)

 

We lead the way in tackling global human rights challenges. But we always want to do more. Our campaigning to uphold human rights in a range of contexts, particularly our work on refugee and migrant rights, needs expert legal and policy knowledge, research and campaigning skills. Join us in this role and help us make a real difference.  

This is a restricted funded position.

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

We are looking for a Researcher / Adviser to join our Refugee and Migrant Rights team and be based in our Middle East and North Africa regional office.  We are looking for someone to join a dynamic team that is leading both research on and developing solutions for the challenges faced by refugees and migrants globally. Willingness to travel and work in challenging contexts is essential. Remote working arrangements may be discussed. 

ABOUT YOU: 

You will be an experienced human rights investigator, with extensive experience of working on refugee and migrant rights issues including in Middle East and North Africa.  You will be familiar with refugee law, international human rights law and standards and major developments related to the protection of refugees and migrants.  A skilled communicator in English and Arabic, you will have experience representing an organization in meetings with a wide range of contacts and advocacy targets. You will be a self-starter, able to analyze situations and propose action, including the best ways to investigate violations faced by refugees and migrants and best strategies to campaign for change. 

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.

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 wonderful 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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