ABOUT THE ROLE

The Legal Adviser is a funded post and is part of the core project team that leads on delivery of the project within the broader Amnesty International’s Strategic Goals (2016-2019). Working under direct supervision of Africa Director, Research and Advocacy, and working with the Amnesty International’s Africa Regional Advocacy Team and International Justice Team (IJ Team), the Legal Advisor contributes on analysis, advocacy and strategic litigation initiatives in Africa. The Africa Advocacy Team is Amnesty International’s focal point for engagement and advocacy with Africa’s regional and sub-regional intergovernmental organisations and regional human rights bodies. The International Justice Team leads on AI’s work on international justice matters, focusing on standard-setting, accountability for crimes under international law, strengthening of domestic and international accountability legal frameworks and accountability mechanisms.

ABOUT YOU:

As qualified lawyer you will bring your expert knowledge of and experience in the application of international law, including international human rights law, humanitarian law and international criminal law. You will have outstanding knowledge and experience of one of the following areas: criminal law and criminal procedure, state and non-state actors responsibility, and extraterritorial jurisdiction and responsibility under international law.

With extensive knowledge and experience of working with the African human rights mechanisms and jurisprudence, you will have excellent ability to analyse accurately complex legal issues and evaluate situations in short, medium and long term. You will be a strategic thinker, who can manage people and resources, plan and prioritise work, cooperate internally and externally with others. You will have the communication, presentation and advocacy skills needed to represent Amnesty externally, along with the ability to explain complex legal concepts simply and accurately to a variety of audience. An advanced communicator, you will have essential proficiency in English and French language.

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.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 25 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.