Amnesty International USA Seeks Specialists on West Africa Amnesty International USA is seeking Country Specialists who are willing to donate their time and knowledge to the Human Rights Movement. AIUSA’s network of Country Specialists monitor the political situation in a country, collaborate with research teams at the International Secretariat in London, work closely with the members of AIUSA in developing and planning strategies to promote human rights actions in relevant countries, and serve as spokespersons on the relevant country for the organization. Ideal candidates have a combination of country expertise, relevant academic background, language abilities and Amnesty International or other human rights activist experience. The time required for Country Specialist positions averages 10 hours per week, and members are asked for a minimum two year commitment. Country Specialists work out of their homes or offices in the US and the position is unpaid. AI related expenses are compensated. Currently, we are looking for volunteers with expertise on Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso and Togo who can help us raise concerns about violations of the rights to freedom of religion, expression, association, and assembly. Fluency in French is a plus. While we have a particular need to find experts for these countries, feel free to contact us if your expertise lies in some other area. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to: Amnesty International USA Attn: Cogroup Program 600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE, 5th Floor Washington, DC 20003 Phone: (202) 544-0200, ext.261 Fax: (202) 546-7142 E-mail: cgintern@aiusa.org Please specify which country you are applying for in your cover letter. This position is unpaid.

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• Amnesty International Seeks Specialists on Mali - Juliette Rousselot, Thu Apr 3 12:52:02 2008