Haare In Bestform
Rise in Authoritarian Practices Fellow (1 Year Fixed Term)
Haare In Bestform, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Details
Job Location
Washington DC Office - Washington, DC
Remote Type
Hybrid
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
BA/ BS
Salary Range
$75,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Summary
DEADLINE TO APPLY :
September 9, 2024, 5:00PM EST - see full instructions belowAmnesty International USA (AIUSA) is the global organization’s presence in the United States. We engage people in the U.S. to fight injustice all around the world, while we also work to protect people’s human rights here in the U.S. Amnesty International USA has more than one million members and activists in all 50 states, who are part of a larger global movement of 10 million people in 150 countries. We are a democratically governed, grassroots membership organization, which means that our members vote on key policy issues and elect our Board of Directors. Some of our members are experts on specific human rights issues, parts of the world, or advocacy areas, and they serve as volunteer leaders. Others are volunteer leaders of local or student groups in towns, universities, states, or regions of the country. Amnesty International USA’s elected Board members, staff, and members work together to lead the organization.AIUSA’s Government Relations (GR) and Advocacy team educates, advises, and lobbies U.S. government (USG) officials on human rights issues around the world. Leveraging Amnesty’s research and grassroots power, GR creates and implements advocacy strategies to push for U.S. government policies that contribute to positive human rights outcomes. We build and maintain close relationships with policymakers in Congress and across the federal government. GR identifies influential stakeholders in the USG, including potential supporters and opponents, and takes advantage of political opportunities to push forward organizational goals.Fellows at AIUSA gain experience in human rights research and advocacy including but not limited to developing and implementing advocacy strategies and materials, contact with governmental bodies and officials, conducting legislative research, drafting memoranda and blogs, managing databases, analyzing emerging areas of relevant law and government policy, tracking the progress of legislation in the United States Congress, and learning about the international human rights framework. Fellows will also be responsible for researching and documenting issues related to U.S. foreign policy and human rights in their area of focus, as well as attending and summarizing briefings, hearings, and other NGO events.The Rise in Authoritarian Practices Fellow will have the opportunity to support further development and implementation of effective foreign policy advocacy regarding rising authoritarian practices and human rights concerns. The Fellow would also work to support efforts by the administration or in Congress to address the tools of rising authoritarian practices around the world, including global trends in tech-related abuses, harmful anti-protest or anti-NGO bills, and efforts to dismantle judicial independence.Amnesty International’s research has long documented the types of human rights violations that contribute to a country’s descent into abusive, authoritarian practices. Our decades-long work on individuals at risk, including human rights defenders detained by countries around the world, demonstrates the individual costs of abusive regimes.The Fellowship is full-time and requires a 1-year commitment, identifying opportunities to advance the United States government’s responses to specific country cases, while also pursuing structural changes to address the broader trend.The ideal candidate will have:strong research, written and analytical skills, with prior experience researching the relationship between rule of law, authoritarian influence and an understanding of how repressive tools are used to limit human rights.
knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian law, United States law and institutions related to foreign policy and human rights, and key regional and country-level laws and legal frameworks.
Essential ResponsibilitiesCollaborate closely with the National Director and other Amnesty International staff on issues related to human rights abuses
Provide administrative support for ongoing advocacy work including by preparing briefing materials, drafting backgrounders, managing and scheduling coalition meetings, taking meeting minutes, and ensuring internal and external stakeholders and partners remain on deadline and on task
Build and sustain contacts with key U.S. Government partners in the Executive and Legislative branches
Conduct legislative research, drafts memoranda and blogs, analyzing emerging areas of relevant law and government policy
Track the progress of relevant legislation in the United States
Participate and represent AIUSA in coalitions and advance advocacy strategies with coalition partners
Under the guidance of the National Director, liaise with other NGOs working on related issues
Independently engage with Members of Congress and administrative agencies as needed and appropriate
Works with relevant staff, AIUSA members and volunteer leaders on campaigns, policies, and other assigned tasks
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesDemonstrated experience conducting policy research and should possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to digest and summarize data and policy related to human rights, U.S. foreign policy, and political and economic affairs and history
Facility with administrative tasks, including taking minutes, developing briefing materials, organizing virtual and in-person meetings and events, etc.
Proven ability to write comprehensive policy memos, issue briefs, and other advocacy and human rights documents
Documented history of cultural sensitivity and a demonstrated record of dealing effectively with members of effected communities and survivors of conflict
Experience in presenting human rights topics and analyses to diverse audiences
Experience working on issues related to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and partners.
Demonstrable ability to initiate, develop and sustain positive working relationships over long periods of time with a wide range of individuals and groups, including those from different cultural backgrounds
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and detailed tasks and produce high-quality work under short and fixed deadlines
Ability to objectively assess situations to determine action-oriented solutions
Must live near, and be able to attend meetings in Washington D.C.
Some weeknight and weekend work may be required
Education and ExperienceB.A./ B.S. and/ 3-5 years of relevant experience in human rights, foreign policy, or a related field, and understanding of the relationship between rule of law and authoritarian practices
Law and public affairs graduates encouraged to apply
Experience working in hybrid/remote organizations preferred
Experience with grassroots organizations a plus,
Experience working in a collaborative environment and with a team desired
We recognize the valuable skills that can be gained through internships, fellowships, volunteer work, and non-traditional work experience. This experience helps build competencies and knowledge that may translate to our job openings. We seek a diversity of experience and skills for our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our openings.HOW TO APPLY AND OUR EEO STATEMENTDEADLINE TO APPLY:
September 9, 2024, 5:00PM ESTREQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Please submit the following PDF documents. Please submit the statement of interest under the cover letter section, and the resume and writing sample as a single combined PDF under the resume section:A statement of interest indicating your interest in this Fellowship listing relevant qualifications and experience
Resume and writing sample (no longer than 5 pages and related to the skills required for this role).
All applications must be completed online, and we do not accept paper submissions. Please visit the AIUSA Careers Page to review all current job postings. You must complete the entire online application, and electronically sign, for an application to be considered “complete.” We send emails via Paycom so please check your spam folders for any updates. Please email talentacquisition@aiusa.org for technical difficulties ONLY.Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer. AIUSA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.OUR COMMITMENT AS AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA)Dismantling white supremacy is central to the fight for human rights in the United States and around the world. As we mobilize staff and activists and work with partners to help transform the multiple systems where oppression operates in the world around us as part of our human rights mandate, anti-racism must be integral to our work. What does that mean for Amnesty International in the United States? It means using our people power to fight injustice and centering the voices and experiences of those most impacted by racist structures, beliefs, and laws. Fundamentally, it means doing our human rights work differently than it has been done before, because we know that who we work with, how we work, the work we do, and ultimately who we are, are all interconnected.As an international, intercultural, intergenerational, and intersectional movement of activists committed to protecting and advancing human rights for all, Amnesty is deeply committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA). To learn more about how we integrate IDEA into our programs and workplace, visit: https://www.amnestyusa.org/idea/REMOTE AND HYBRID WORKPLACE POLICYBecause the health and safety of our employees and candidates are a top priority, we are currently conducting our hiring process virtually. Please review the job description, which will state whether a role is hybrid and remote. Some roles may require travel domestically and/or internationally.
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Job Location
Washington DC Office - Washington, DC
Remote Type
Hybrid
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
BA/ BS
Salary Range
$75,000.00 Salary
Travel Percentage
Negligible
Job Summary
DEADLINE TO APPLY :
September 9, 2024, 5:00PM EST - see full instructions belowAmnesty International USA (AIUSA) is the global organization’s presence in the United States. We engage people in the U.S. to fight injustice all around the world, while we also work to protect people’s human rights here in the U.S. Amnesty International USA has more than one million members and activists in all 50 states, who are part of a larger global movement of 10 million people in 150 countries. We are a democratically governed, grassroots membership organization, which means that our members vote on key policy issues and elect our Board of Directors. Some of our members are experts on specific human rights issues, parts of the world, or advocacy areas, and they serve as volunteer leaders. Others are volunteer leaders of local or student groups in towns, universities, states, or regions of the country. Amnesty International USA’s elected Board members, staff, and members work together to lead the organization.AIUSA’s Government Relations (GR) and Advocacy team educates, advises, and lobbies U.S. government (USG) officials on human rights issues around the world. Leveraging Amnesty’s research and grassroots power, GR creates and implements advocacy strategies to push for U.S. government policies that contribute to positive human rights outcomes. We build and maintain close relationships with policymakers in Congress and across the federal government. GR identifies influential stakeholders in the USG, including potential supporters and opponents, and takes advantage of political opportunities to push forward organizational goals.Fellows at AIUSA gain experience in human rights research and advocacy including but not limited to developing and implementing advocacy strategies and materials, contact with governmental bodies and officials, conducting legislative research, drafting memoranda and blogs, managing databases, analyzing emerging areas of relevant law and government policy, tracking the progress of legislation in the United States Congress, and learning about the international human rights framework. Fellows will also be responsible for researching and documenting issues related to U.S. foreign policy and human rights in their area of focus, as well as attending and summarizing briefings, hearings, and other NGO events.The Rise in Authoritarian Practices Fellow will have the opportunity to support further development and implementation of effective foreign policy advocacy regarding rising authoritarian practices and human rights concerns. The Fellow would also work to support efforts by the administration or in Congress to address the tools of rising authoritarian practices around the world, including global trends in tech-related abuses, harmful anti-protest or anti-NGO bills, and efforts to dismantle judicial independence.Amnesty International’s research has long documented the types of human rights violations that contribute to a country’s descent into abusive, authoritarian practices. Our decades-long work on individuals at risk, including human rights defenders detained by countries around the world, demonstrates the individual costs of abusive regimes.The Fellowship is full-time and requires a 1-year commitment, identifying opportunities to advance the United States government’s responses to specific country cases, while also pursuing structural changes to address the broader trend.The ideal candidate will have:strong research, written and analytical skills, with prior experience researching the relationship between rule of law, authoritarian influence and an understanding of how repressive tools are used to limit human rights.
knowledge of international human rights and humanitarian law, United States law and institutions related to foreign policy and human rights, and key regional and country-level laws and legal frameworks.
Essential ResponsibilitiesCollaborate closely with the National Director and other Amnesty International staff on issues related to human rights abuses
Provide administrative support for ongoing advocacy work including by preparing briefing materials, drafting backgrounders, managing and scheduling coalition meetings, taking meeting minutes, and ensuring internal and external stakeholders and partners remain on deadline and on task
Build and sustain contacts with key U.S. Government partners in the Executive and Legislative branches
Conduct legislative research, drafts memoranda and blogs, analyzing emerging areas of relevant law and government policy
Track the progress of relevant legislation in the United States
Participate and represent AIUSA in coalitions and advance advocacy strategies with coalition partners
Under the guidance of the National Director, liaise with other NGOs working on related issues
Independently engage with Members of Congress and administrative agencies as needed and appropriate
Works with relevant staff, AIUSA members and volunteer leaders on campaigns, policies, and other assigned tasks
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Experience
Knowledge, Skills, AbilitiesDemonstrated experience conducting policy research and should possess strong analytical skills, with the ability to digest and summarize data and policy related to human rights, U.S. foreign policy, and political and economic affairs and history
Facility with administrative tasks, including taking minutes, developing briefing materials, organizing virtual and in-person meetings and events, etc.
Proven ability to write comprehensive policy memos, issue briefs, and other advocacy and human rights documents
Documented history of cultural sensitivity and a demonstrated record of dealing effectively with members of effected communities and survivors of conflict
Experience in presenting human rights topics and analyses to diverse audiences
Experience working on issues related to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate staff and partners.
Demonstrable ability to initiate, develop and sustain positive working relationships over long periods of time with a wide range of individuals and groups, including those from different cultural backgrounds
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple and detailed tasks and produce high-quality work under short and fixed deadlines
Ability to objectively assess situations to determine action-oriented solutions
Must live near, and be able to attend meetings in Washington D.C.
Some weeknight and weekend work may be required
Education and ExperienceB.A./ B.S. and/ 3-5 years of relevant experience in human rights, foreign policy, or a related field, and understanding of the relationship between rule of law and authoritarian practices
Law and public affairs graduates encouraged to apply
Experience working in hybrid/remote organizations preferred
Experience with grassroots organizations a plus,
Experience working in a collaborative environment and with a team desired
We recognize the valuable skills that can be gained through internships, fellowships, volunteer work, and non-traditional work experience. This experience helps build competencies and knowledge that may translate to our job openings. We seek a diversity of experience and skills for our workplace and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our openings.HOW TO APPLY AND OUR EEO STATEMENTDEADLINE TO APPLY:
September 9, 2024, 5:00PM ESTREQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Please submit the following PDF documents. Please submit the statement of interest under the cover letter section, and the resume and writing sample as a single combined PDF under the resume section:A statement of interest indicating your interest in this Fellowship listing relevant qualifications and experience
Resume and writing sample (no longer than 5 pages and related to the skills required for this role).
All applications must be completed online, and we do not accept paper submissions. Please visit the AIUSA Careers Page to review all current job postings. You must complete the entire online application, and electronically sign, for an application to be considered “complete.” We send emails via Paycom so please check your spam folders for any updates. Please email talentacquisition@aiusa.org for technical difficulties ONLY.Amnesty International USA is an equal opportunity employer. AIUSA encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status and record of arrest or conviction, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Black people, Indigenous people, people of color; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex people; women; people with disabilities, protected veterans, and formerly incarcerated individuals are all strongly encouraged to apply.OUR COMMITMENT AS AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION AND TO INCLUSION, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY (IDEA)Dismantling white supremacy is central to the fight for human rights in the United States and around the world. As we mobilize staff and activists and work with partners to help transform the multiple systems where oppression operates in the world around us as part of our human rights mandate, anti-racism must be integral to our work. What does that mean for Amnesty International in the United States? It means using our people power to fight injustice and centering the voices and experiences of those most impacted by racist structures, beliefs, and laws. Fundamentally, it means doing our human rights work differently than it has been done before, because we know that who we work with, how we work, the work we do, and ultimately who we are, are all interconnected.As an international, intercultural, intergenerational, and intersectional movement of activists committed to protecting and advancing human rights for all, Amnesty is deeply committed to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility (IDEA). To learn more about how we integrate IDEA into our programs and workplace, visit: https://www.amnestyusa.org/idea/REMOTE AND HYBRID WORKPLACE POLICYBecause the health and safety of our employees and candidates are a top priority, we are currently conducting our hiring process virtually. Please review the job description, which will state whether a role is hybrid and remote. Some roles may require travel domestically and/or internationally.
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