Regional Researcher (Right to Protest)

Are you a Researcher that would love to apply your legal skills to improve human rights? We are currently recruiting for an exciting role as a Researcher, Right to Protest in South Asia!

This role is a 24-month fixed term contract and is based in London/Colombo. Please note, the salary will depend on the location.

JOB PURPOSE

The post holder will lead and shape a project on right to protest in South Asia, in order to scrutinise, challenge, interrogate and expose human rights risks/violations in the region using qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-develop a strategic research and investigations plan with the project team, investigating the human rights concerns impacting FoE, FoA and peaceful assembly in South Asia, with a view to gathering evidence of human rights abuses;
• Lead the process to hire, and manage consultants, interns, and research and advocacy partners to execute the research and investigation project;
• Manage the evidence gathering, consultations, interviews and triangulation of data;
• Manage technical aspects of the research projects from conceptualisation through to publications and launch; keep projects on track to reach pre-defined milestones; participate in crisis response as needed in order to contribute to the overall smooth running of the project;

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working in a human rights research role, with experience in South Asia preferably with a heavy research and/or investigations component;
• Advanced Degree or equivalent qualifications/experience in law or social sciences;
• Demonstrated experience, including evidence of published papers or research demonstrating experience in investigative research methods, field research, managing research projects with multiple contributors as well as a clear interest in developing or experimenting with new investigations techniques; experience in gathering data from inaccessible and difficult sources;
• Strong technical understanding of the international human rights law framework on FoE, FoA and peaceful assembly along with a strong understanding of the domestic human rights obligations under common law and domestic laws in South Asia;
• Experience in conducting field research, contacts and networks with civil society groups in the region and leading a research project with multiple consultants, research objectives and over spanning several years;

The successful candidate in this role will be fluent in English (written and spoken essential) and fluent in a regional South Asian language.

Please see the Job description attached for the full details. Even if you do not meet all our desired qualifications, we would like to hear from you! Particularly if your background and/or identity is underrepresented in the NGO or human rights sectors.

We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age or whether or not they have a disability.

About Us

Amnesty International is a movement of 10 million people which mobilizes the humanity in everyone and campaigns for change so we can all enjoy our human rights. Our vision is of a world where those in power keep their promises, respect international law and are held to account. We are independent of any government, political ideology, economic interest or religion and are funded mainly by our membership and individual donations. We believe that acting in solidarity and compassion with people everywhere can change our societies for the better.

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.

What we hope you will do next:

If you are 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.

Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let's get to work.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

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