Human Rights Assistant

About this role

The US Embassy in Abuja is hiring a Human Rights Assistant for the Political Section. The role supports human rights analysis, drafts annual congressional reports, and briefs Section officers on human rights developments. The position involves building contacts with Nigerian human rights and religious leaders and assisting with Leahy Vetting data entry and processing across security-focused offices. It works closely with the Consular Section, Defense Attaché Office, MilGroup, and Washington-based Leahy vetting teams. The candidate should have a relevant degree and at least three years of related experience, along with strong written communication skills in English and proficiency with databases and data entry.

What you would do

• Drafts and contributes to four annual congressional reports.
• Provides human rights content for analytical cables.
• Briefs Section officers on human rights developments.
• Builds and maintains contacts with Nigerian human rights and religious leaders.
• Performs Leahy Vetting data entry and processing for security-focused offices.
• Coordinates with the Consular Section, Defense Attaché Office and MilGroup team.
• Collaborates with Leahy vetting offices in Washington, D.C.
• Supports reporting and briefing activities within the Political Section.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Law, International Relations, Journalism, Economics or related fields
• NYSC certificate or exemption
• Minimum of three years of progressive work experience in political affairs, human rights monitoring, journalism, research or related fields
• Ability to develop, analyse and present complex subjects in reports and briefings
• Excellent written communications skills in English
• Proficiency in using computer databases and data entry

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