Regional Researcher (Vietnam & Cambodia) - South East Asia and Pacific Regional Office

Start date - ASAP till June 2019

Location: Bangkok or Phnom Penh

ABOUT THE ROLE
As a research-based campaigning organization, investigating and documenting human rights issues is fundamental to our work. You will be responsible for going out into the field, speaking to victims of human rights abuses, recording their stories, analyzing them through the lens of international human rights and humanitarian law, and making your findings public through clear, effective language. You will be someone who is rigorous, adopts innovative research methodologies and will apply a campaign-oriented approach to your work.

You will represent Amnesty International to government officials, partner organizations, and the media. You will be a team player who can work closely with other staff in the regional office and across Amnesty International's global movement.

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ABOUT YOU
With an expert knowledge of human rights issues in the region, you will have a firm grasp of the socio-political landscape, advanced analytical skills and sound political judgment. As someone who has extensively worked and lived in this region, you have developed a strong network of local partners and contacts as well as an expert knowledge of at least one or more of the following Southeast Asian countries: Cambodia and Vietnam. Advanced English language skills are essential, with fluency in the languages of one of these countries highly desirable.

You are an experienced and creative researcher who has applied sound research methodologies to credibly and rigorously document human rights violations, as well as used new methodologies and technologies in the field of human rights research. Your documentation skills reflect a meticulous attention to detail and an ability to situate human rights abuses within a wider socio-political context. You have knowledge of international human rights standards and familiarity with regional and universal mechanisms for the protection of human rights.

Able to work under pressure, you are an excellent writer with authoritative public speaking skills and a familiarity with social media. You are a self-starter who is also able to work across different teams with ease, comfortable sharing your knowledge and learning from others. Experience in investigate journalism or other investigative approaches is desirable.

ABOUT US
Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.

We reach almost every country in the world and have:
* more than 2 million members and supporters who drive forward our fight for rights
* more than 5 million activists who strengthen our calls for justice

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.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT
If you are talented, 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.

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