Equality & Anti Program Discrimination Intern NGO Job Amnesty International Nairobi, Kenya

Job description

Key Responsibilities

The Equality & Anti-Discrimination Intern will

• Assist in generating an impact report of the Equality & Anti- Discrimination work during the internship period.
• Implement and report on assigned activities including #HumanIsMyID Alliance work
• Curate compelling advocacy messages on security accountability and against discrimination in Kenya and liaise with the Communications team for amplification.
• Support in generation of knowledge products highlighting various issues of discrimination and other violations in Kenya with recommendations for reform.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for program-related activities and represent the organisation in assigned partner meetings.
• Supported by the program manager, be the liaison between community members and Amnesty International Kenya.
• Perform other tasks as may be reasonably

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL

• At least a first degree in law, human rights or social sciences.
• Excellent research, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of human rights especially on feminist principles, equality, intersectionality, security accountability and non-discrimination.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and administrative skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience or familiarity with human rights NGO work is desirable but not required.

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience volunteering or interning in an NGO or human rights context.
• Basic understanding of the Kenyan human rights landscape and the functions of civil society.

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