A volunteer opportunity within the Americas Regional Office of Amnesty International. This position will support the Haiti team across a wide range of research, campaigning, communications, and administrative activities related to both strategic projects and reactive work in the country.

The opportunity to collaborate with one of the world's leading human rights organizations can provide valuable professional experience and the chance to make a meaningful impact on people's lives around the world.

We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated candidate who is available part-time for an ideal period of six months. Please note that this is an unpaid position and does not lead directly to employment with Amnesty International.

We are looking for a candidate who meets the following requirements:

• Interest in and knowledge of human rights issues in Haiti.
• A university degree in Law, International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences, History, Anthropology, or related fields.
• We are looking for a bilingual candidate with excellent French and either English or Spanish, spoken and written. Fluency in all three languages is desirable.
• Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and online tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working in a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
• Strong ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize both qualitative and quantitative information.
• Ability to multitask and work proactively with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to carry out office-related tasks such as the creation and management of digital office files
• Previous professional experience in human rights issues in Haiti will be considered an asset.

The list of tasks for the selected candidate may include the following:

• Research support: Collecting and systematizing diverse information on human rights issues in Haiti from a wide range of sources. This may involve searching for information online or speaking with authorities or NGOs, for example, to support the development of research materials.
• Media monitoring: We conduct daily monitoring of human rights issues and developments in both international and local media. Selected articles are electronically archived in databases, and key news items are shared with team members via email. Volunteers are responsible for this task.
• Campaign support: Amnesty International is a campaigning movement that seeks to mobilize people around the world in support of change. Volunteers assist the team in implementing its campaigns.
• Communications, correspondence, and administrative support: Volunteers may be asked to provide administrative assistance to the team, such as organizing meetings with authorities or external partners, sending correspondence by mail or electronically, and keeping contact lists and other team databases up to date. They may also be asked to assist with logistical arrangements for team members' work travel.

CONDITIONS OF ROLE

Volunteering in one of the world's leading human rights organizations can provide valuable experience and following your successful volunteer placement, you may request to receive references. However, please note that volunteering does not lead directly to employment with Amnesty International.

Equality and diversity are at the core of our values and Volunteers are expected to participate collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the contribution of others is valued and respected.

Volunteers are required to comply with our policies and rules relating to Health and Safety, Cultural Diversity and Equal Opportunities and with our security regulations.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

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.

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.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we encourage you to apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy - Amnesty International

Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by emailing recruitment@amnesty.org