Advocacy And Policy Adviser On Technology And Human Rights - Tenders Global

Advocacy And Policy Adviser On Technology And Human Rights

Amnesty International

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Working as an Advocacy and Policy Adviser for Amnesty Tech’s Big Accountability Team (BTAT), you will play an important role in advocating for the effective regulation of Big Tech corporations in key target jurisdictions globally. This will focus on reining in the surveillance-based business models such as Meta, Google, and Tiktok.  
You will ensure that Amnesty International Tech is respected as an expert group by policymakers and that Amnesty International’s advocacy efforts are impactful. You will coordinate with Amnesty International’s movement teams to maximise collective people power in furtherance of tech accountability.   
For more information on the Amnesty Tech team please visit our website.  
Please note this is 2.5 years fixed term contract with an end date of June 2026 
We are looking for a candidate who has experience in International Advocacy in the Technology and Human Rights field. The candidate will have the ability to keep up to date with emerging regulatory trends related to Technology and Human Rights. Previous understanding of the issues of mass corporate surveillance and accountability is desirable.  
Main Responsibilities:
  • Develop, cultivate and leverage effective relationships with affected communities, decision-makers, legislators, CSOs, policy experts and researchers to deliver on the BTAT’s advocacy goals. 
  • Spearhead Amnesty Tech’s advocacy related to Big Tech Accountability, arrange meetings with relevant policymakers, regulators, human rights mechanisms, and elected officials where appropriate. 
  • Use creative advocacy methods which elevate the experiences of marginalised communities affected by Big Tech’s human rights harms. 
  • Coordinate, develop, implement and lead on the development of new policies to advance Amnesty International’s advocacy goals related to Big Tech, mass corporate surveillance, and platform accountability. 
  • Support and contribute to Amnesty Tech’s commitments to antiracism, intersectionality, equity and inclusion across all functions including advocacy. 
Skills And Experience:
  • Experience in international advocacy or advocacy-related work, preferably in the technology and human rights field. 
  • Experience producing high quality advocacy outputs including analyses, policy briefs, position papers and submission, and ability to analyse legal and policy concepts. 
  • Excellent ability to work collaboratively internally and externally with others, including with people from different backgrounds. 
  • Understanding of and commitment to equal opportunities, cultural diversity, anti-racism and gender equality as well as a commitment to apply relevant policies and to contribute to Amnesty Tech’s antiracism plans. 
  • Expertise and professional experience in human rights law is desirable, such as through legal drafting and analytic skills in the application of international human rights law. 

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