[asia-apec 680] Job Advert Researcher on Korea and Japan - if interested please reply as stated.

[jkellock at amnesty.org]

Researcher - East Asia(Excluding China)

£22,431 pro rata / per annum


Amnesty International (AI) needs a researcher at the International
Secretariat to take the
lead responsibility for implementing strategies and programs of human
rights research and action.

Working as part of the East Asia Team you will monitor, investigate and
analyse political,
social, economic and legal developments and human rights conditions in
North and
South Korea, Japan and other East Asian countries. You will need first hand
 working or
research experience in East Asia, proven research skills and sound
political judgement. You
should have experience of analysing complex political and social
situations, interviewing for
information and summarizing research information into a concise format for
action. In addition
to your specialist country knowledge you will need an understanding of the
cultures of the region,
impartiality, ability to think strategically and experience in working as
part of a team. You will
need to be fluent in English and have a good working knowledge of Korean
and/or Japanese.

ASIA/98/6

Closing date : 25 November 1998

For further information and an application form please contact:Human
Resources Program,
Amnesty International, International Secretariat, 1 Easton Street, London
WC1X 8DJ.
Tel +44 171 413 5911 Fax +44 171 956 1157

The International Secretariat of Amnesty International actively promotes
cultural diversity
and Equal Opportunities.