Researcher/ Adviser ESCR

As one of Amnesty International's lead experts on economic and social rights, the successful candidate will be the organisation's primary global researcher and advisor on the right to housing and social protection, including in relation to countries that are impacted by the climate and debt crises. The role will lead on the implementation of research and advocacy strategies and provide authoritative advice to country and thematic specialists in the International Secretariat (IS), sections and structures. This role is a 12 month sabbatical cover.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analysis on a specific thematic area within the team and Programme's brief, providing timely, accurate, independent and impartial assessments and recommendations; Provide expert advice on research methodology and policy issues to Amnesty research staff; Organize and undertake field research missions or remote research, including fact-finding, security assessments, briefings, and representing Amnesty to government officials, partner organizations and the media; Write or contribute to reports, briefings, position papers, correspondence, action materials, press releases and other documents to implement Amnesty's agreed strategies; Develop and coordinate advocacy initiatives, contribute to campaigning strategies, and manage specific sub-projects, including coordinating project teams and supervising consultants; Provide research and policy advice on the right to housing, social security and other economic and social rights across the Amnesty movement, with a significant focus on countries impacted by climate and economic crises

Requirements

Specialist knowledge of economic and social rights, in particular the right to housing and/or social security, and an in-depth understanding of key human rights concerns and the relevant political, social, legal, economic, cultural, ethnic, racial and gender issues; Expert knowledge of the international human rights legal framework, particularly with respect to economic, social and cultural rights; Professional experience of undertaking and publishing research on human rights and the thematic area of your brief; Demonstrated ability to analyse human rights issues and develop short and long-term strategies to achieve human rights impact and solid change; Excellent political judgement, strong analytical skills and the ability to think and plan strategically; Strong written English and the ability to produce clear, persuasive, and concise research documents, policy positions and strategy papers; Ability to represent Amnesty to a variety of external stakeholders, present ideas clearly, and advance compelling arguments in English (essential)

Nice to have

Experience of working on fiscal policy issues and/or climate change; Experience with research, policy, or advocacy on corruption; Ability to represent Amnesty and advance arguments in other relevant languages (desirable)

Benefits

37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days); Pension scheme; Employee assistance programme; Life assurance; Other benefits designed to suit personal lifestyle