Amnesty International Nigeria mission is to build an inclusive and constructive constituency in Nigeria for Nigeria on Nigeria that has a significant impact on the key human rights issues of contemporary Nigeria; and to build a culture of respect for human rights in Nigeria.
JOB SUMMARY
To provide strategic leadership and vision for Amnesty Nigeria’s research, campaigns, advocacy and media activities centered on human rights work in Nigeria. To develop an integrated strategy on the country’s human rights agenda, overseeing its application, and ensuring consistency between Amnesty International’s policies and strategies for work in Nigeria with those in other global regions.
AMNESTY NIGERIA PURPOSE
Amnesty International Nigeria’s mission is to build an inclusive and constructive constituency in Nigeria that has a significant impact on the key human rights issues of contemporary Nigeria; and to build a culture of respect for human rights in Nigeria.
ABOUT US
Job Title: Programmes Director
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.
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.
Documents
2018 AI N Programmes Director JD_revised .pdf (191.67 KB)
Amnesty International is committed to creating and sustaining a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfill their potential and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community.
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