Deadline: Ongoing
Amnesty International USA seeks a volunteer Country Specialist to help monitor the human rights situation, support in mobilizing action, and promote and protect human rights in Georgia. AIUSA’s Country Specialists serve as country experts and strategists and are part of a corps of volunteer leaders known as the Coordination Group program, which is organized by sub world region.
The Georgia Country Specialist will join AIUSA’s Eurasia and Türkiye Coordination Group (also known as Cogroup), which consists of skilled, dedicated specialists working closely with AI staff and others to advance human rights in the region. This volunteer position is an exciting opportunity to contribute your human rights passion and expertise while leveraging and expanding your skills. You’ll get training and support by AIUSA and be part of a community of activists advancing human rights in Georgia.
As Georgia Country Specialist you’ll work with partners to:
Routinely monitor the political and human rights situation in Georgia with a solid understanding of AI’s policy and specific concerns pertaining to Georgia.
Develop and implement action strategies for Georgia in coordination with Amnesty International’s researchers and campaigners around the world and AIUSA’s Advocacy Director for Europe and Central Asia.
Provide general assistance, information, and actions to AIUSA members and activists seeking to work on issues related to human rights in Georgia.
Assist the organization in developing and maintaining contacts with counterparts in other human rights organizations, solidarity groups and other stakeholders.
Collaborate with AIUSA Advocacy Directors on relevant aspects of AIUSA’s governmental advocacy work pertaining to Georgia, i.e., potentially communicating with U.S. State Department contacts, U.S. embassies abroad, foreign embassies in Washington DC and consulates throughout the United States.
In close coordination with the relevant AIUSA Advocacy Director, liaise with colleagues working on Georgia at Amnesty’s International Secretariat and respond to and initiate media coverage on the relevant country or theme. This includes both domestic and international print, TV, radio, and digital outlets.
Provide expert letters of support for Georgian asylum seekers and occasionally testify at asylum hearings.
Work with relevant staff to maintain/update country or thematic pages on AIUSA’s website and to create/publish online actions and blogs.
Engage and work in partnership with Georgian diaspora groups on AIUSA’s specific priorities.
You’re the ideal Georgia Country Specialist candidate if you have these qualifications:
Based in the United States, willing to commit to the role for a minimum of two years.
Substantive knowledge of human rights issues and trends in Georgia.
Familiar with advocacy or research relating to the rights of civilians in conflict, women, peace & security, and/or minority rights.
Experience with grassroots campaigning and/or Amnesty International.
Familiarity with international human rights standards.
Experience studying or supporting civil society, human rights, gender equality, LGBTQI+ rights, or fundamental freedoms in Georgia.
Comfortable speaking out on human rights either on social media, in front of a public audience, by lobbying members of congress or through writing.
Engaged and responsive.
Knowledge and fluency of Georgian or other regional languages is preferred.
Thoughtful, respectful, and committed team member dedicated to human rights in Georgia and ready to join our team.
Able to commit a sufficient amount of time to accomplish the tasks outlined above.
To apply, please fill out AIUSA’s Country and Thematic Specialist application where you’ll complete a questionnaire, upload your resume and a brief letter of interest.