Research Officer – Sabbatical Cover
2025-07-04T08:48:53+00:00
Amnesty International
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Legal
2025-07-16T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The Research Officer will:
- Co-ordinate research, monitor, investigate and analyse political, legal, and social developments and human rights conditions, provide authoritative advice, and write human rights action materials.
- Conduct policy analysis and research on issues related to data governance, digital rights, and the intersection of technology and human rights.
- Develop reports, briefs, and position papers to inform advocacy and policy discussions.
- Contribute to communication, research and growth activities through the production and distribution of program outputs, reports, and other documents, including drafting, formatting, editing/proofreading, distribution of statements, memorandums, press releases and other outputs.
- Engage directly with rights holders, coordinating engagement activities such as presentations, focus groups and workshops with target communities, including expert groups and marginalized communities.
- Perform other tasks as may be reasonably assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
ESSENTIAL
- Commitment to Amnesty values and objectives.
- At least a first degree in law or a human rights discipline.
- At least two years of human rights research or relevant program experience.
- Demonstrated ability to package research outputs into usable products for diverse public audiences.
- Demonstrated understanding of digital rights, data governance and data protection.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to draft and proofread research, communication and campaign materials tailored to the appropriate audience.
- Strong research and report writing skills.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organisational, planning, and administrative skills.
Co-ordinate research, monitor, investigate and analyse political, legal, and social developments and human rights conditions, provide authoritative advice, and write human rights action materials. Conduct policy analysis and research on issues related to data governance, digital rights, and the intersection of technology and human rights. Develop reports, briefs, and position papers to inform advocacy and policy discussions. Contribute to communication, research and growth activities through the production and distribution of program outputs, reports, and other documents, including drafting, formatting, editing/proofreading, distribution of statements, memorandums, press releases and other outputs. Engage directly with rights holders, coordinating engagement activities such as presentations, focus groups and workshops with target communities, including expert groups and marginalized communities. Perform other tasks as may be reasonably assigned.
Commitment to Amnesty values and objectives. At least a first degree in law or a human rights discipline. At least two years of human rights research or relevant program experience. Demonstrated ability to package research outputs into usable products for diverse public audiences. Demonstrated understanding of digital rights, data governance and data protection. Excellent attention to detail and ability to draft and proofread research, communication and campaign materials tailored to the appropriate audience. Strong research and report writing skills. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Strong organisational, planning, and administrative skills.
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Vacancy title:
Research Officer – Sabbatical Cover
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Legal]
Jobs at:
Amnesty International
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 16 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, July 4 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The Research Officer will:
- Co-ordinate research, monitor, investigate and analyse political, legal, and social developments and human rights conditions, provide authoritative advice, and write human rights action materials.
- Conduct policy analysis and research on issues related to data governance, digital rights, and the intersection of technology and human rights.
- Develop reports, briefs, and position papers to inform advocacy and policy discussions.
- Contribute to communication, research and growth activities through the production and distribution of program outputs, reports, and other documents, including drafting, formatting, editing/proofreading, distribution of statements, memorandums, press releases and other outputs.
- Engage directly with rights holders, coordinating engagement activities such as presentations, focus groups and workshops with target communities, including expert groups and marginalized communities.
- Perform other tasks as may be reasonably assigned.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
ESSENTIAL
- Commitment to Amnesty values and objectives.
- At least a first degree in law or a human rights discipline.
- At least two years of human rights research or relevant program experience.
- Demonstrated ability to package research outputs into usable products for diverse public audiences.
- Demonstrated understanding of digital rights, data governance and data protection.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to draft and proofread research, communication and campaign materials tailored to the appropriate audience.
- Strong research and report writing skills.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organisational, planning, and administrative skills.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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