Applications are open for the Amnesty International Justice in Africa Fellowship 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Amnesty International Justice in Africa Fellowship
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: November 27, 2024
- Application Deadline: December 01, 2024
- Category: Fellowship
- Oppotunity Locations: Senegal
- Eligible Locations: Africa
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.
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
Benefits of Amnesty International Justice in Africa Fellowship
Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance program, life insurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.
For further information on their benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/
Amnesty International Justice in Africa Fellowship Requirements
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in research activities on accountability for crimes under international law, in Africa and elsewhere, including by conducting desk research and drafting reports.
- Participate in monitoring and analyzing developments in international justice issues at the international and regional levels.
- Participate in the development of advocacy positions and strategies based on previously identified priorities in relation to international justice.
- Attend and contribute to discussions on internal and external policies related to international justice issues and mechanisms.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Good knowledge and experience in the application of international law, including international human rights law, international humanitarian law and international criminal law, is essential.
- Ability to correctly analyze legal issues and apply legal reasoning to develop a strategic response.
- Ability to collect and process information related to human rights.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely (without extensive editorial review) and proofread research, campaign and advocacy materials.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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Application Deadline
01 December, 2024
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