JOB PURPOSE
The Fellowship 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 discrete research, legal analysis, policy discourse and campaigning projects relating to international justice.
ABOUT YOU
As the International Justice in Africa Fellow, you will be fluent in written and spoken English, with good interpersonal and communication skills enabling you to work well in a team environment. You will also have the ability to accurately analyse human rights issues.  
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with research activities on accountability for crimes under international law in Africa and elsewhere through desk research and drafting.
Assist with monitoring and analysing international and regional developments on international justice issues.
Assist with developing advocacy positions and strategies on identified priorities relating to international justice.
Participate and contribute to relevant internal and external policy discussions pertaining to international justice issues and mechanisms

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Good knowledge of and experience in the application of international law, including international human rights law, humanitarian law and international criminal law is essential.
Ability to analyse accurately legal issues and apply legal reasoning in pursuit of developing a strategic response.
Ability to gather and process human rights-related information/related.
Ability to write clearly and concisely (without the need for significant editorial revision) and proof-read research, campaign and advocacy materials.
Outstanding written and verbal English is essential. Fluency in written and spoken French is desirable. more

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To design, manage and evaluate strategic campaign outcomes, theory of change and actions taken to deliver Amnesty International Kenya’s overall commitment to expanding freedoms of expression, association, assembly and active citizenship
To provide thought-leadership on freedoms and citizenship rights, initiate research ideas, inform mass and new media opportunities and... spaces
To lead movement-building programs that can attract considerable number of supporters and members, alliances, and funding for human rights work in Kenya
Manage the Freedoms and Citizenship team by ensuring overall team effectiveness, actively managing performance, team welfare, recruitment and onboarding, learning and development and liaising with the admin team on administrative issues relating to the respective staff.
Manage the Freedoms and Citizenship budget while ensuring cost effectiveness and alignment to project activities

A change-maker with a passion and understanding of human rights, you will ensure all Amnesty campaigns and actions are underpinned by our theory of change by;

Representing Amnesty and actively promoting the values and obligations contained in the constitution and international human rights standards and covenants;
Leading in and participating in proactive and rapid response campaigns and actions
Managing Amnesty resources towards significant impact with an eye for value for money, integrity and humility.
Recruit, coach and significantly expand relationships with staff, volunteers and members that leaves them enlivened, active and empowered to act on human rights issues;
Shape Amnesty’s research and public positioning in policy dialogues, public events, social and mass media engagement;
Identify, nurture and expand collaboration with a core group of like-minded projects, institutions, duty-bearers, persons at risks, communities and human rights alliances, partners and other civic organisations;
Support and drive online and off-line training and other empowerment tools, spaces and methodologies that supports the emergence of active, empowered and ethical circles of conscience nationally
Engage and support other Amnesty initiatives nationally, regionally and globally in order to build comparative understanding and synergies across the Amnesty movement.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

At least a first degree in law, criminal justice, human rights or another appropriate discipline and an Advocate of the High Court.
At least 10 years relevant experience in coordinating human rights programmes, campaigns and or legal case flow management.
At least 5 years relevant experience in managing staff, budgets or other change management;
Demonstrated ability to analyze injustice and rights violations and to develop short and long-term outcome-based strategies that achieve human rights impact and change;
Demonstrated experience of influencing civic organisations, social movements leaders and mid-level government officials, policy makers and law enforcement officials.
Demonstrated fundraising, budget and strategy management competency as well as an ability to review/adapt them to fast changing political situations, exercising and promoting creative thinking;
A confident public communicator with good analytical, presentation and editorial digital skills;
Team leadership, outstanding social and intercultural skills and proven ability to multi-task and work to deadlines, sometimes under pressure and in challenging situations.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Experience of coordinating protection for witnesses and survivors of human rights violations especially in responding to exclusion, discrimination, stigma and conflict
Demonstrated experience of fundraising and budget-management upwards of Kshs ten million or more
Evidence of coordinating research and documentation for policy influence.
Experience of independently designing and delivering impactful and fully integrated campaigns through the complete campaign lifecycle (issue identification, strategy development, campaign delivery, monitoring, campaign exit and impact assessment)
Experience of leading several teams simultaneously and contributing to setting priorities, motivating oneself and others, and resolving team conflicts.
Demonstrated extensive and professional use of social media (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn among others). more

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the organization’s planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning and reporting organizational wide and departmental targets on a multi-annual and quarterly basis.
Advise and support campaign planning and execution.
Prepare and present monitoring and evaluation reports, including data visualization and analysis, to inform partners, the board, and staff.
Facilitate... knowledge sharing and learning by documenting and disseminating best practices, lessons learned, and success stories.
Collect, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assess program performance, outcomes, and impact.
Advise, design, and strengthen performance management and workflow tools and applications that can be used on staff and volunteers’
Train and build independent capacities among key staff, and volunteers to capture significant actions, intended and unintended results, and learning from the organization’s activities and impact.
Generate accurate and vivid high-quality reports for a diversity of constituencies including but not limited to members, the board, funding partners, and the general public.
Monitor engagement and feedback from these constituencies to improve accountability.

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE IN THIS JOB? 

Amnesty Kenya demonstrates value for money and generates new human rights organizing from our own activities and those of partners and circles of learning
Campaigns are properly structured, result-based and can quantify their impact.
Evidence-based and data-driven analysis increases in our decision and external communication.
Staff embrace and adopt MERL as a lifestyle and see the benefits of documenting and learning from their actions.
High-quality annual and quarterly reports punctually submitted to the membership, Board, International Secretariat, funding partners, and the public.
Integrated systems operate effectively even in the absence of the officer.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
ESSENTIAL

A degree in social sciences, management, law or another appropriate discipline
At least 3 years’ experience of monitoring, evaluation, and learning
Excellent writing and visualization reporting skills with an eye to detail, accuracy, and inspiring others
Familiarity with M&E frameworks, tools, and methodologies, such as logical/results-based frameworks, theory of change, impact evaluation, and participatory approaches.
Strong quantitative and qualitative data processing and analysis skills including adapting/developing participatory monitoring tools, surveys and systems for teams and
Demonstrated experience of collating and analyzing monitoring and evaluation data from multiple sources to prepare succinct reports for the needs of diverse audiences.

DESIRABLE

Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to work effectively within a team and meet deadlines.
Proven experience in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning in the context of advocacy campaigns or projects.
Demonstrated experience of monitoring child safeguarding, discrimination, value  for money and or anti-fraud approaches
An analytical thinker who can press us harder towards outcome planning, consistent monitoring and results harvesting. more

JOB PURPOSE
Working as part of the Amnesty Tech's Security Lab, the Technologists will conduct research on surveillance technologies and help develop tools and technologies to protect human rights defenders from unlawful surveillance. 
The technologists will join at a time of expansion for the Security Lab as it grows to face the increased challenges presented by surveillance technologies to the... work of human rights defenders around the world. This is an exciting time to be joining a growing team that has a track record of high impact research and campaigning.  
ABOUT YOU
You will have experience conducting research and investigations into surveillance technologies, with the ability to deal in a sensitive and understanding manner with a variety of people, as well as familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and the ability to conduct them during investigations and research projects. You will use sound judgement and initiative to solve problems and provide constructive inputs. Development knowledge (preferably in python or go) would be beneficial. 
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead research on unlawful targeted surveillance against civil society and research into the surveillance industry.  
Track surveillance companies and technical infrastructure of spyware and phishing attacks against civil society.  
Assist Human Rights Defenders with digital security and forensics analysis of their devices
Collaborate with colleagues in the Disrupting Surveillance Team and other parts of the Amnesty movement to ensure that research supports the broader campaigning activities.  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in technical investigations to track spyware or phishing campaigns, in threat intelligence and malware analysis  
Proven ability to investigate cyber-surveillance from state actors and the surveillance industry 
Solid knowledge in digital security and surveillance against civil society 
Existing record of publications on digital security or surveillance issues 
Ability to conduct research and investigations with emphasis on confidentiality and operational security more

Responsibilities

Support the design, scheduling, implementation, and documentation of digital rights program activities and correspondence (training, workshops, events, meetings and convenings).
Contribute to the development and delivery of creative and high-impact digital rights campaigns.
Input into planning and reporting on project activities and strategies to strengthen the impact of... digital rights programs.
Monitor and report on overall programme delivery and progress (activities, objectives, expenditure, and risk) through regular communication and scheduling programme review meetings.
Prepare and facilitate preparations of project budgets, determining and utilising financial and other resource needs to ensure effective financial management within the program.
Requisition and account for financial, other resources and services needed for implementation of digital rights program activities.
Provide event organisation/conference management and travel schedule, including coordinating logistics for program staff on missions.
Collaborating actively with global campaigns and research teams on digital rights-related projects.
Supervise interns and volunteers as may be delegated by the line manager.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential

Commitment to Amnesty values and objectives.
A first degree in human rights, social sciences, management, or another appropriate discipline.
At least two years of human rights-related program/administration experience.
Experience in administering and coordinating a program team.
Confident communications with good analytical, presentation and digital skills.
Knowledge of digital rights, data governance and data protection.
Sensitivity and ability to work with people from various cultural and social backgrounds.
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and diplomatically.
Demonstrated project management and administration skills.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Strong organizational, planning, and administrative skills

Desirable

Experience working in an NGO human rights context.
Experience in participating in campaigns through the complete campaign lifecycle (issue identification, strategy development, campaign delivery, monitoring, campaign exit and impact assessment) more

JOB PURPOS
In this role you will provide support to the Finance Team in the organizational functions of Amnesty International's Nairobi Hub Office, to enable the efficient operation of the office's human rights work programme.
ABOUT YOU
As someone with experience of working in an accounts department, you will have demonstrable knowledge in accounting procedures, with a good understanding of... systems, such as Microsoft Office.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide administrative support to hub staff, particularly to the Nairobi Hub Director and Deputy Director(s) including processing invoices/expenses and making travel arrangements.
Work with co-located section administrative staff to ensure first point of contact for visitors and those wishing to connect with members of Amnesty International staff to ensure email, phone and in person queries are routed to appropriate colleagues and a professional welcome is provided.
Support the financial control of the Nairobi Hub Office's activities through the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations and by ensuring adherence of office to all policies.
Support the Finance and Office Manager in ensuring the cash flow of the office is managed to ensure sufficient liquid reserves and minimal exchange rate risk, in conjunction with the IS London Finance team.
Perform timely and efficient processing of expense claims, invoices, travel advances and cash payments, via use of automated systems where possible.
Provide basic support for IT systems and user support including connecting to printers, password recovery etc.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Experience in an administrative office role; excellent multi-tasking and time management skills.
Experience of dealing with suppliers, officers within government administration functions and external contacts; ideally will have maintained a relevant local network.
Experience of monitoring budgets and an ability to identify budget problems and communicate to the relevant staff.
Experience of supporting relocating international staff in settling into new location, providing immigration liaison support, organizing accommodation etc.
Fluent in written and spoken English
Bookkeeping and payroll experience are desirable. more