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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...
JOB PURPOSE
To develop and implement campaigning strategies in the region, managing and coordinating actions on human rights concerns by using and developing knowledge on specific countries or other geographical and thematic areas and supporting and liaising with Amnesty International (AI) movement and outside networks to ensure maximum impact.
ABOUT YOU
An enthusiastic, and strategic campaigner with substantial experience developing and implementing campaigns at national and regional level. You will have very good knowledge of human rights and the political context in East Africa with specific knowledge of Tanzania and Uganda. You will be comfortable working on the key thematic areas as outlined above and be able to apply an intersectional lens in developing campaign strategies to ensure campaigns are nuanced and resonating with different groups of people. You will use innovative and creative campaigning, including digital tools and communication techniques to inspire online and offline activism, collaborate with partners and appeal to new audiences across the region. Knowledge of and experience working with African Union institutions, sub-regional and national authorities is also essential. Further, you'll have a network of civil society and government contacts and the clout to represent Amnesty International to audiences ranging from civil society groups, media and governments to our global membership. Excellent oral and written communication skills, are vital too so you can generate campaign materials that connect with a range of target audiences as well as inspire those you work with. Knowledge of other regional languages such as Swahili is highly desirable. You'll be a real team player relishing close collaboration with our researchers, colleagues and partners.
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