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  • Posted: Jul 4, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Amnesty Kenya was founded in 2002 and operates with specific goals and objectives for improving lives and upholding human rights for the citizens of Kenya and the surrounding areas. These initiatives include, but are not limited to: Right to Adequate Housing and Safety in Impoverished Neighborhoods Sexual and Gender Based Violence Education on Improving...
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    Research Officer – Sabbatical Cover

    MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

    The Research Officer will:

    • Co-ordinate research, monitor, investigate and analyse political, legal, and social developments and human rights conditions, provide authoritative advice, and write human rights action materials.
    • Conduct policy analysis and research on issues related to data governance, digital rights, and the intersection of technology and human rights.
    • Develop reports, briefs, and position papers to inform advocacy and policy discussions.
    • Contribute to communication, research and growth activities through the production and distribution of program outputs, reports, and other documents, including drafting, formatting, editing/proofreading, distribution of statements, memorandums, press releases and other outputs. 
    • Engage directly with rights holders, coordinating engagement activities such as presentations, focus groups and workshops with target communities, including expert groups and marginalized communities.
    • Perform other tasks as may be reasonably assigned.

    EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

    ESSENTIAL

    • Commitment to Amnesty values and objectives. 
    • At least a first degree in law or a human rights discipline.
    • At least two years of human rights research or relevant program experience. 
    • Demonstrated ability to package research outputs into usable products for diverse public audiences.
    • Demonstrated understanding of digital rights, data governance and data protection.
    • Excellent attention to detail and ability to draft and proofread research, communication and campaign materials tailored to the appropriate audience.
    • Strong research and report writing skills. 
    • Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
    • Strong organisational, planning, and administrative skills.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Amnesty International on www.amnestykenya.org to apply

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