International Justice in Africa Fellow at Amnesty International

Are you an African based in Africa who is passionate about ensuring accountability for crimes under international law, including genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes? Are you an early to mid-career practitioner or scholar looking for an opportunity to deepen your technical expertise and gain some first-hand experience in the international justice field?

JOB PURPOSE:

Amnesty's new International Justice in Africa Fellowship scheme seeks to enhance diversity of representation in the field of international justice by offering an opportunity to young African professionals (early to mid-career practitioners and scholars) based in Africa to work on international justice issues and mechanisms. Fellows benefit from knowledge, skills and experience transfer, practical exposure to international justice spaces and forums, and the opportunity to engage and network with a variety of relevant actors and stakeholders in the international justice movement. Fellows also participate in research, legal analysis, policy discourse and campaigning projects relating to international justice.

ABOUT YOU:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: (please refer to the attached TOR for the full list)

1. Assist with research activities on accountability for crimes under international law in Africa and elsewhere including conducting desk research, interviews and drafting research outputs.
2. Assist with monitoring and analysis of international and regional developments on international justice issues.
3. Assist with developing advocacy positions and strategies on identified priorities relating to international justice.
4. Participate and contribute to relevant internal and external policy discussions pertaining to international justice issues and mechanisms.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: (please refer to the attached TOR for the full list)

1. Good knowledge of and experience in the application of international law, including international human rights law, humanitarian law or international criminal law is essential.
2. Ability to analyze accurately legal issues and apply legal reasoning in pursuit of developing a strategic response.
3. Ability to gather and process human rights-related information/related.
4. Ability to write clearly and concisely (without the need for significant editorial revision) and proof-read research, campaign and advocacy materials.