Amnesty International Kenya an integral part of a global movement of more than 10 million people who take injustice personally.
Registered in Kenya and affiliated to Amnesty International, the organization has been in the forefront for promoting and protecting human rights for all.
Guided by our new Strategic Framework 2021-2023, Amnesty International Kenya believes in a society where every human being understands and claims their constitutional rights and freedoms. We exist to enable circles of conscience and movements capable of advancing full citizenship rights for all and an effective and accountable state.
Together with our national board, supporters, members and partners both in civil society and the state, we will create an activist culture that strengthens public expression, association and peaceful assembly and reduces discriminatory inequalities, corruption and impunity at national and county levels.
All applicants to this position will be required to demonstrate a commitment to Amnesty’s organisational values and vision and Kenyan Constitution and be familiar with rights-based organising, citizen empowerment and an anti-discriminatory approach to social justice.
All successful candidates will have demonstrated an ability to work in teams and proven ability to multi-task and work to deadlines, sometimes under pressure
The purpose of the job is to create creative, hope-based and engaging print, audio-visual content for Amnesty digital platforms, social media channels and publications to support our campaigning work.
The position will also document, edit and design and publish high-quality motivational materials
that captures the work of our members, supporters and circles of conscience across the country. .
Essential
• At least a bachelor degree in a relevant field (journalism, communications, gender, community development, human rights, international development or other social science)
• At least 2 years relevant experience in content creation and curation
• Excellent writing and visualization skills with an eye to detail, accuracy and inspiring others
• Demonstrated experience of using design tools and software (canva, photoshop among others)
• Demonstrated experience of survey tools (survey monkey, google forms among others)
• Proven ability to react to fast changing political situations, exercising and promoting creative thinking;
• Demonstrated experience use of social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram among others).
Desirable
• Demonstrated experience or understanding of human rights
• An understanding and appreciation of data privacy & protection laws in Kenya
• Current membership in one or more associations or networks
