Geospatial and Remote Sensing Advisor

Amnesty International is seeking highly skilled and motivated Geospatial and Remote Sensing Advisor to join our investigations team and strengthen the organisation's ability to conduct geospatial and remote-sensing analysis for human rights documentation. The post holder will ensure that geospatial and remote-sensing technologies are used effectively across rapid response and planned investigations to improve the quality, speed, and specificity of human rights fact finding. The post holder will play a critical role in expanding Amnesty International's research methods by identifying, assessing and scaling new geospatial datasets, tools and techniques.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that remote sensing and geospatial technologies are effectively used to strengthen the quality, speed and specificity of Amnesty International's human rights documentation.
• Participate in research design across regional and thematic programmes and proactively identify and act on research opportunities, leading on and/or supporting multidisciplinary research as needed.
• Respond to time-sensitive needs for geospatial or remote sensing analysis linked to crisis response or ongoing investigations.
• Identify, assess and scale new geospatial data, tools and techniques to analyse events over time, conduct damage or impact assessments, identify objects of interest and anomalies, identify and quantify patterns, detect change over time and integrate multiple sources of data.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• A portfolio of geospatial/remote sensing projects that demonstrate the ability to carry out complex research and produce high quality outputs.
• Experience with multiple remote-sensing modalities, understanding their strengths, limitations, and uses in human rights documentation.
• Proficiency using GIS software (ESRI, QGIS, etc.)
• Strong experience with cloud-based earth observation analytical tools (Google Earth Engine or equivalent).
• Advanced geospatial analysis in at least one relevant programming or query language (Python, R, SQL, etc.)

Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world. Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying, mass demonstrations or online campaigning, we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone, everywhere.

At Amnesty International, we are passionate about what we do and we are proud of our achievements as a movement. To compensate our employees for the critical work they do, we reward them through a combination of an attractive and sector competitive salary and benefits package, high levels of engagement and involvement, and a commitment to employee development. Benefits include 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and grace days), pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance and many more benefits designed to suit your own personal lifestyle.

If you are talented, passionate about human rights and want to use your skills, knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Amnesty International believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable. Together, we're committed to being an anti-racist organisation with a diverse workforce that can better tackle the global human rights challenges that face our world today. We know that different voices, ideas, perspectives, experiences and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of people around the world. We are committed to building and sustaining an anti-racist, culturally diverse and inclusive organisation, where all employees feel valued, have a sense of belonging and an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential. We therefore strongly welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of their background; including underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals and those who may have or are living with a disability.