Amnesty International Zimbabwe is thrilled to announce the launch of the Digital Forensics Fellowship (DFF) for 2025. This fellowship, hosted under Amnesty Tech, is a unique opportunity for human rights defenders (HRDs), journalists, and technologists working in civil society organizations globally. If you’re passionate about digital rights, security, and investigating online attacks on human rights, this fellowship is the perfect platform to deepen your skills and make an impact in the fight against digital threats.

The DFF aims to provide a rigorous training program that prepares the next generation of tech experts to combat the evolving digital landscape. With growing online threats targeting civil society, HRDs, and journalists worldwide, building technical capacity to tackle digital attacks and spyware is more crucial than ever.

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Key Fellowship Details

• Duration: 3-4 months (April – July 2025)
• Location: Flexible, with the option to work remotely from your current location
• Remuneration: £500 per month, totaling £2,000 for the duration of the fellowship

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What Will You Do as a Fellow?

During the Digital Forensics Fellowship, you will:

1. Attend In-Person Training
   A week-long training event in June 2025, where you will be introduced to advanced digital forensics and security techniques.
2. Remote Learning
   Dedicate 10-12 hours per month outside of in-person sessions to remote training and independent work, building on your skills to tackle online threats.
3. Collaborate with Global Experts
   Engage with Amnesty Tech’s Security Lab and connect with other fellows to share insights, challenges, and solutions in digital investigations.
4. Conduct Investigations
   Participate in real-world digital forensics cases, identifying digital attacks and spyware targeting HRDs, journalists, and civil society organizations.

Fellowship Objectives and Deliverables

The core aim of the fellowship is to build resilience among civil society actors by providing them with the tools, skills, and knowledge to combat and investigate digital threats. Participants are expected to:

• Contribute to Research: Help identify new trends in spyware and digital surveillance tools.
• Apply Digital Forensics: Conduct forensic investigations using advanced tools and techniques to support human rights defenders.
• Enhance Digital Security: Work on building capacity for HRDs and journalists to better protect themselves against online threats.

What You Need to Qualify

To apply for the Digital Forensics Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Technical Understanding: Familiarity with digital threats, attacks, and challenges faced by journalists and HRDs, especially regarding surveillance and spyware.
• Investigation Skills: A keen interest in conducting investigations to identify digital attacks.
• Technical Competence: Experience with tools such as Bash and Python for basic scripting and data analysis, as well as knowledge of GNU/Linux, Android, and iPhone operating systems.
• Understanding of Internet Infrastructure: Familiarity with IP addresses, TLS certificates, and DNS queries.
• Language Proficiency: Ability to engage with the Fellowship in English, as it is the primary language of instruction.

How to Apply

To apply for this incredible fellowship, follow the application process below:

1. Submit Required Documents
   • A CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.
   • A cover letter explaining your motivation for applying, your interest in digital forensics, and how you meet the essential requirements.
   • Applications must be uploaded in PDF, Word, PowerPoint, or Excel formats.
2. Submit via eArcu
   Applications must be submitted via Amnesty International’s recruitment portal, eArcu. Ensure that all documents are uploaded correctly.
3. Interview Process
   • Record Video Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a video interview (week of 10th February 2025).
   • Microsoft Teams Interview: Successful applicants will then be invited to a Microsoft Teams interview (week of 3rd March 2025).

Why Apply for the Digital Forensics Fellowship?

The DFF presents a unique opportunity for professionals committed to human rights to gain advanced technical training in digital forensics. The fellowship focuses on tackling spyware and digital surveillance threats—an issue growing in importance in today’s world of widespread digital repression.

Amnesty Tech’s Security Lab is at the forefront of investigating digital threats against human rights defenders and journalists. As a fellow, you will be equipped with essential skills to safeguard those on the front lines of human rights advocacy, using innovative tools and techniques to combat digital threats.

Final Thoughts

This fellowship is more than just a training program—it’s a chance to make a real difference in the global fight for digital rights and human rights protection. By joining Amnesty Tech’s Digital Forensics Fellowship, you will contribute to a growing network of experts committed to countering digital repression worldwide.

If you are passionate about human rights, digital security, and forensic investigations, don’t miss this opportunity to work with a renowned global organization and become part of a collective that is shaping the future of human rights advocacy in the digital age.

Apply today and help make the internet a safer space for everyone.

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