Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Policy Coordinator

Fixed term contract of one year in duration £41,124 London

About the role

Amnesty International is a worldwide organization working to end human rights violations. As the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Policy Coordinator, you will provide expert advice and help shape Amnesty International’s policy development, campaign strategies and research into violations of economic, social and cultural rights. You will provide expert advice on the legal enforcement of economic, social, and cultural rights and on the right to adequate housing to support Amnesty International’s Demand Dignity Campaign.

About you

You must have in-depth knowledge of economic, social and cultural rights and expertise in human rights research and analysis. You will have proven ability in developing and elaborating research standards and methodologies with professional experience of drafting policy and strategy papers. You will be an excellent communicator with well developed project management and organizational skills, with experience of working to deadlines and prioritizing work under pressure.

Prior experience of litigation or developing strategies on legal enforceability of economic, social and cultural rights and/or working on the right to adequate housing is strongly desirable.

About us

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. Already our network of almost three million members and supporters is making a difference in 150 countries. 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.

To find out more about this and all our other opportunities, and to apply online, please visit www.amnesty.org/jobs