Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Amnesty Kenya was founded in 2002 and operates with specific goals and objectives for improving lives and upholding human rights for the citizens of Kenya and the surrounding areas. These initiatives include, but are not limited to: Right to Adequate Housing and Safety in Impoverished Neighborhoods Sexual and Gender Based Violence Education on Improving...

Responsibilities or duties

The Equality & Anti-Discrimination Intern will:

• Assist in generating an impact report of the Equality & Anti- Discrimination work during the internship period.
• Implement and report on assigned activities including #HumanIsMyID Alliance work
• Curate compelling advocacy messages on security accountability and against discrimination in Kenya and liaise with the Communications team for amplification.
• Support in generation of knowledge products highlighting various issues of discrimination and other violations in Kenya with recommendations for reform.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for program-related activities and represent the organisation in assigned partner meetings.
• Supported by the program manager, be the liaison between community members and Amnesty International Kenya.
• Perform other tasks as may be reasonably

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

ESSENTIAL

• At least a first degree in law, human rights or social sciences.
• Excellent research, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of human rights especially on feminist principles, equality, intersectionality, security accountability and non-discrimination.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and administrative skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience or familiarity with human rights NGO work is desirable but not required.

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience volunteering or interning in an NGO or human rights context.
• Basic understanding of the Kenyan human rights landscape and the functions of civil society.

Experience needed

Previous experience or familiarity with human rights NGO work is desirable but not required. Previous experience volunteering or interning in an NGO or human rights context.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to acquire hands on experience and knowledge in equality, Anti-Discrimination, civil and political rights.
• Networking opportunities with industry experts and practitioners in the field.
• Mentorship and guidance from industry professionals in the NGO sector.
• Sharpen prioritisation and decision-making skills from exposure to practical multidimensional discrimination and other human rights violation issues.

• Assist in generating an impact report of the Equality & Anti- Discrimination work during the internship period.
• Implement and report on assigned activities including #HumanIsMyID Alliance work
• Curate compelling advocacy messages on security accountability and against discrimination in Kenya and liaise with the Communications team for amplification.
• Support in generation of knowledge products highlighting various issues of discrimination and other violations in Kenya with recommendations for reform.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for program-related activities and represent the organisation in assigned partner meetings.
• Supported by the program manager, be the liaison between community members and Amnesty International Kenya.
• Perform other tasks as may be reasonably

• Excellent research, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of human rights especially on feminist principles, equality, intersectionality, security accountability and non-discrimination.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and administrative skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• At least a first degree in law, human rights or social sciences.
• Previous experience or familiarity with human rights NGO work is desirable but not required.
• Previous experience volunteering or interning in an NGO or human rights context.
• Basic understanding of the Kenyan human rights landscape and the functions of civil society.