JOB PURPOSE

Amnesty International is seeking an experienced and committed Regional Researcher to lead human rights research and contribute to impactful campaigning strategies across the Americas. This role is central to ensuring high-quality research and analysis underpin Amnesty's advocacy and communications, with a strong focus on justice, accountability, and systemic change.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape Amnesty's research agenda in the Americas, working collaboratively with national sections, civil society, and movements to expose human rights violations and advocate for meaningful change.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and coordinate research on human rights issues across the Americas, providing expert analysis, strategic insight, and well-evidenced recommendations.
• Design and implement research methodologies that centre anti-racist, feminist, and intersectional approaches in partnership with survivors and affected communities.
• Collect, verify, and assess information from a range of sources, including government officials, NGOs, journalists, and victims.
• Produce timely, high-impact publications including reports, briefings, and statements, ensuring accuracy and clarity for a variety of audiences.
• Work collaboratively with campaigners, media, and advocacy colleagues to integrate research into broader strategies for human rights impact.
• Represent Amnesty International externally, including in media, civil society forums, and engagements with state and intergovernmental actors.
• Ensure quality assurance and compliance with internal policies and frameworks.
• Contribute to the planning, budgeting, and coordination of country and regional priorities in line with Amnesty's global strategy.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Substantial experience in human rights research or related work, with a proven ability to conduct field investigations and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Deep knowledge of the Americas, including firsthand experience living or working in the region and a strong grasp of political, legal, social, and cultural dynamics.
• Demonstrated ability to apply anti-racist, feminist, and intersectional principles in research and advocacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Spanish and English, including the ability to write for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and priorities under pressure, while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Strong political judgment, strategic thinking, and capacity to analyse unfolding events and advise on organizational positioning.
• Experience engaging sensitively with survivors of human rights violations and managing challenging interviews or fieldwork.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse, multidisciplinary team across different locations and time zones.

Please see the attached job description for more information on responsibilities, skills and experience required.

ABOUT US

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world.

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.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development.

Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging environment.

For further information on our benefits, please visit https://www.amnesty.org/en/careers/benefits/

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.

N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities, therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: 

Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world.

We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.

To see our full statement please visit this link: Racial equality, equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion policy - Amnesty International

Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the team by emailing recruitment@amnesty.org