Researcher / Advisor - Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Amnesty International's (AI's) lead expert on the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, intersex and transgender people, you will develop and implement overarching research and advocacy strategies related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

You will organize and undertake field research missions, provide expert advice and contribute to the development of AI's policy positions and advocacy strategies.

You will maintain a comprehensive overview of trends and developments in issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity, developing and maintaining contacts and partners in and outside of the organization, and representing AI externally, including in governmental, inter-governmental and other public forums.

You will also contribute to the development and implementation of a training program to assist staff and AI members to develop and maintain the skills and knowledge necessary to work toward the achievement of AI strategies on gender identity and sexual orientation.

ABOUT YOU

• You have specialist knowledge of LGBTI rights and issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity, and an in-depth understanding of the nature of key human rights concerns, as well as the relevant political, social, legal, economic, cultural, ethnic, racial and gender issues;
• You have expert knowledge of the international human rights legal framework and relevant developments, gained through significant experience working within or on the sector.
• You have significant experience undertaking high-quality field research, as demonstrated in a range of publications.
• You have demonstrated an ability to research and analyse human rights issues, including on the intersectional analysis of aspects of identity, and develop short and long-term strategies to achieve human rights impact and solid change.
• You can think strategically and exercise sound political judgement in developing policy positions on issues of gender, sexuality, and/or other aspects of identity and discrimination.
• You have excellent written English, and the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and concise research documents, policy positions and strategy papers.
• You can confidently represent AI to a variety of external stakeholders, to present ideas clearly, and advance compelling arguments in English (essential) and other relevant languages (highly desirable).
• You have significant experience interviewing and dealing in an appropriate manner with witnesses and survivors of human rights violations, as well as with senior government officials, policy makers, and law enforcement officials.
• You have strong interpersonal skills including advocacy, negotiating and influencing skills.
• You have experience of working in a team, participating in the collective coordination of the work of the team by contributing to setting priorities, motivating self and others, and resolving team conflicts.

ABOUT THE GENDER, SEXUALITY AND IDENTITY PROGRAMME

The Gender, Sexuality, and Identity Programme is responsible for intersectional analysis that captures the complexity of multifaceted identities - the combination of gender, sexuality, race, religion, ethnicity, indigenous status and other identities that make up who we are - and identifies the ways that human rights abuses target these multifaceted identities. The Unit provides strategic vision and leadership and ensures that AI has the research, legal and policy analysis and campaigning skills to challenge such abuses effectively to support advocacy for effective redress. The Unit promotes and supports human rights defenders who are confronting such abuses, conducts research and develops policy positions and advocacy strategies on expanding international recognition and promotion of the notion of dissent as critical to the protection of human rights.

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 critical 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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