Amnesty Kenya are recruiting an Equality & Anti-Discrimination Program Intern in Nairobi. If you’re passionate about human rights, equality, social justice, and advocacy, this is your chance to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact.
DEPARTMENT: Equality & Anti-Discrimination
REPORTS TO: Equality & Anti-Discrimination Manager
START DATE: September 2026
Duration: 3 months (Renewable)
The purpose of this assignment is to support the delivery of campaign projects under Amnesty Kenya’s Equality & Anti- Discrimination Program. The successful candidate will join our team in Equality & Anti-Discrimination pillar working to fight for socio-economic, civil and political rights in Kenya. The team works on intersectional discrimination in socio-economic, cultural, civil and political rights and seeks to restore the dignity of individuals based on their human identity.
Background
Amnesty International, Amnesty International Kenya, believes in an inclusive society where all people live in dignity, freedom, diversity, and prosperity, and everyone enjoys the full range of constitutional freedoms, rights, and responsibilities. AI Kenya exists to boldly confront and skillfully transform all forms of injustice and human rights violations with members, supporters and allies through campaigning, research, human rights education, and public interest litigation resourced by our members, supporters and foundations.
As a key member of our staff, you will be required to actively demonstrate and deliver this vision as well as uphold the values of integrity, inclusion, courageous solidarity, and innovative creativity. You will be familiar with rights-based organising, fundraising strategies, citizen empowerment, and an anti-discriminatory approach to social justice. You will be required to work in teams, multi-task and work to deadlines, sometimes under pressure.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
The Equality & Anti-Discrimination Intern will:
- Assist in generating an impact report of the Equality & Anti- Discrimination work during the internship period.
- Implement and report on assigned activities including #HumanIsMyID Alliance work
- Curate compelling advocacy messages on security accountability and against discrimination in Kenya and liaise with the Communications team for amplification.
- Support in generation of knowledge products highlighting various issues of discrimination and other violations in Kenya with recommendations for reform.
- Provide logistical and administrative support for program-related activities and represent the organisation in assigned partner meetings.
- Supported by the program manager, be the liaison between community members and Amnesty International Kenya.
- Perform other tasks as may be reasonably
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
- At least a first degree in law, human rights or social sciences.
- Excellent research, analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of human rights especially on feminist principles, equality, intersectionality, security accountability and non-discrimination.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational, planning, and administrative skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous experience or familiarity with human rights NGO work is desirable but not required.
DESIRABLE
- Previous experience volunteering or interning in an NGO or human rights context.
- Basic understanding of the Kenyan human rights landscape and the functions of civil society.
BENEFITS
- Opportunity to acquire hands on experience and knowledge in equality, Anti-Discrimination, civil and political rights.
- Networking opportunities with industry experts and practitioners in the field.
- Mentorship and guidance from industry professionals in the NGO sector.
- Sharpen prioritisation and decision-making skills from exposure to practical multidimensional discrimination and other human rights violation issues.
EQUALITY STATEMENT
Equality and diversity is at the core of our values and staff are expected to work collectively and individually to promote a constructive and sensitive approach to others from a variety of backgrounds, where the work of others is valued and respected.
