Amnesty International is Hiring: Regional Scoping Consultant for Climate Justice in South Asia (Remote)
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Amnesty International is launching a powerful new global initiative—the Climate Justice & Equality Programme—focused on defending human rights within the climate crisis. As climate impacts disproportionately affect vulnerable communities, this initiative will embed intersectional justice, decolonial principles, and human rights at the heart of environmental strategy.
To shape its work in South Asia, Amnesty is now seeking a Regional Scoping Consultant (Remote) to lead a strategic assessment of climate justice challenges and opportunities across the region. This consultancy presents a rare opportunity to influence regional policy from a human rights lens, connecting climate, equity, and justice.
Why This Consultancy Matters: Climate Justice in South Asia
South Asia is a climate hotspot. From rising sea levels threatening the Maldives to extreme heat waves across India and Pakistan, the region is grappling with acute environmental stress. Climate injustice in South Asia is inseparable from systemic inequalities—gender, caste, economic disparity, and political marginalization all play critical roles.
Amnesty International’s Climate Justice & Equality Programme aims to be a transformative intervention. With a firm commitment to equity and decolonial approaches, the programme will elevate the voices of Indigenous peoples, women, youth, and frontline communities. The Regional Scoping Consultant will play a foundational role in building this vision.
Key Consultancy Details
- Job Title: Regional Scoping Consultant – Climate Justice & Equality Programme
- Contract Type: Consultancy
- Location: Remote (South Asia focus)
- Duration: 7 July – 31 August 2025
Responsibilities of the Consultant
The selected consultant will be tasked with producing a strategic, high-impact report that guides Amnesty International’s regional direction. This includes:
Deliverables:
- A comprehensive landscape analysis of the climate justice ecosystem in South Asia, with a focus on Afghanistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and the Maldives.
- A stakeholder consultation summary featuring insights from engagements with climate activists, human rights defenders, and civil society actors.
- A final strategic report containing:
- Executive summary
- Desk review findings
- Regional theory of change
- Strategic recommendations and advocacy entry points
- Annexes including stakeholder lists and interview guides
Scope of Work:
- Conduct a desk review of climate justice literature, policy documents, and legal frameworks across the eight target countries.
- Map regional stakeholders, including grassroots movements, NGOs, and community-based organizations.
- Identify strategic entry points such as:
- Climate-induced displacement
- Indigenous land rights
- Public health and climate
- Gender-specific impacts
- Youth activism
- Corporate accountability in fossil fuel industries
- Facilitate remote consultations with civil society partners.
- Develop a regional theory of change informed by rights-based, intersectional, and decolonial principles.
Who Should Apply?
Amnesty is looking for a dynamic, experienced, and thoughtful consultant with:
- At least 7 years of experience in climate justice, environmental justice, or human rights, especially in South Asia.
- A strong grasp of intersectionality and decolonial frameworks in climate advocacy.
- Experience in conducting strategic assessments or scoping studies at the regional level.
- Familiarity with engaging grassroots activists, Indigenous groups, and human rights defenders (HRDs).
- Excellent research, analysis, and written communication skills in English.
Application Instructions
To apply, prepare and submit the following documents via Amnesty’s recruitment platform (e.g., eArcu):
- CV and short bio (maximum one page)
- Proposal (2–3 pages) outlining methodology, timeline, and approach
- Detailed fee breakdown in GBP (£)
- Examples of relevant work (such as strategic assessments or consultancy reports)
Accepted formats: PDF, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint
Payment terms: 30 days after milestone completion and invoice submission
Please note: Amnesty International reserves the right to close this vacancy early in case of a high volume of qualified applications.
Why Work with Amnesty International?
Amnesty International is a global movement with a vision for a world where everyone enjoys human rights. Working with Amnesty means joining a mission that centers on freedom, justice, and equality. The organization actively works to dismantle racism, ensure diversity, and promote an inclusive environment where all voices are valued.
This consultancy is part of a broader strategy to embed human rights in the global climate movement, particularly in regions like South Asia, where vulnerable populations face disproportionate risks.
Commitment to Inclusion
Amnesty is committed to anti-racism, equity, and justice within its own workforce. Applications are encouraged from underrepresented groups, LGBTQI+ individuals, and persons with disabilities. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request—email recruitment@amnesty.org for support during the application process.
Strategic Impact: Build Change from the Ground Up
This Regional Scoping Consultant role is not just an academic exercise. It’s an opportunity to directly influence how climate justice is implemented in one of the world’s most vulnerable regions. Your research and strategic insights will guide Amnesty’s future partnerships, advocacy priorities, and programmatic interventions.
If you’re passionate about the intersection of human rights and climate justice, this is your chance to lead transformative change.
Apply on the official website.
Are you ready to shape climate justice strategy in South Asia?
Do you have the experience and vision to contribute to a global movement?
Apply now through Amnesty’s recruitment portal before 23 June 2025.
Freedom, Justice, Equality. Let’s get to work.
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