Campaigner – Iraq and Bahrain Amnesty International

Campaigner – Iraq and Bahrain

London

£34,884 per annum
Fixed term contract until July 2013

About the role

We’re looking for a campaigner to contribute to our campaign against human rights violations in the East Gulf. Working as part of the East Gulf Team, focusing specifically on Iraq and Bahrain at the International Secretariat, you will work on a range of projects, acting as a focal point providing advice and support to our worldwide membership, including devising campaigning strategies, preparing written and other campaigning materials and providing research support.

About you

You will have excellent campaigning and communication skills, along with strong research skills and an understanding of NGOs and similar organizations. You will have the ability to understand and express ideas in English and Arabic in a fluent, clear and concise way, You are dynamic, hardworking and organized, capable of working both on your own initiative and as a member of the team, often under pressure. A strong affinity or experience of economic, social and cultural rights issues would be a plus. While there is no line management responsibility, you will participate in coordinating the work of the team.

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.

Closing date: 12^th September 2012

For more information and to apply, please visit www.amnesty.org/jobs and search for requisition ID 812BR