Amnesty International European Union Office
is recruiting a
Regional EU Affairs Officer
for Amnesty International advocacy in relation to the new EU member states in Central and Eastern Europe, with particular focus on Poland.
It will be a position for 2 years, based in Warsaw and involving frequent travel in the region.
Main responsibilities:
Ø supporting AI Poland and AI branches in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary in building their lobby and advocacy work
Ø representing Amnesty’s EU objectives to the governments in the Visegrad countries
Applicants must have:
Ø background in international relations, the EU and its role in the world
Ø at least four years of relevant working experience
Ø familiarity with the role of NGOs
Ø knowledge of and commitment to human rights
Also required are sound political judgment, strong communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and pressures, fluent Polish and English as a minimum.
Deadline for applications 13 September, interviews 22 September in Warsaw.
Job description available on request from [email protected].
To apply, please send a CV and letter of motivation, quoting ref. AMB2 to the director, c/o [email protected].
Tel. +32.2.5021499.
For more information on AI EU Office www.amnesty-eu.org