Employment at Human Rights Watch means joining a dedicated and diverse staff committed to the protection and preservation of international human rights. Our staff members, all experts in their field, come from over 40 countries around the world and speak over 50 languages. We strive to provide our employees with pleasant and productive working conditions and want to help them derive satisfaction and a sense of fulfillment from their jobs.

As it is our aim to attract and maintain the most qualified and diverse work force possible, currently HRW offers generous employer-paid benefits to all staff, such as medical, dental, and vision care for you, your dependents and domestic partner (same or opposite sex) as of first day of employment, generous paid time off, "bankable" sick days, generous life insurance, and an outstanding pension plan (a 10% employer contribution after two years of employment, no employee match required, fully vested).  In addition, we offer opportunities for professional development to all staff, including comprehensive in-house training programs, tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 per year, flexible spending accounts, pre-tax transit reimbursements, and free auditing at a local university.  HRW provides parental leave, and 3-month paid sabbaticals each 7 years.  In addition, flexible schedules and telecommuting can often be arranged.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Job-Seekers

Program & Advocacy Positions

• Washington Advocacy Deputy Director, Advocacy Division Apply by May 19, 2008
• Executive Director, Africa Division Apply Immediately
• Regional Advocacy and Communications Director (Cairo), Middle East and North Africa Division Apply by April 3, 2008
• Researcher on Iran/United Arab Emirates (New York, Washington, D.C.), Middle East and North Africa Division Apply Immediately
• Women's Rights Advocate/Researcher for Europe and Central Asia, Women's Rights Division Apply by May 31, 2008
• Researcher on Egypt and Libya (New York, Washington D.C., or Cairo), Middle East and North Africa Division Apply Inmmediately

Development & Outreach Positions

• Coordinator, Membership & Information Services (New York), Development & Outreach Department Apply by April 21, 2008
• Director, Chicago & Midwest Region (Chicago Office), Development & Outreach Department Apply Immediately
• Dinner Consultant (Los Angeles), Development & Outreach Department Apply by May 12, 2008
• Database Manager (New York), Development & Outreach Department Apply by June 14, 2008
• Outreach Coordinator, Consultant (New York), Development and Outreach Department Apply by May 9, 2008
• Director of Public Advocacy and Outreach (New York Office), Development and Outreach Department Apply by May 28, 2008
• Grantwriter (New York Office), Development and Outreach Department Apply Immediately
• Annual Dinner Consultant (San Francisco), Development & Outreach Department Apply by June 20, 2008

Communications Positions

• Senior Multimedia Producer (New York), Communications Department  Apply by May 19, 2008

Operations Positions

• DC Office Manager (Washington, DC), Operations Department Apply Immediately
• Helpdesk Administrator (New York), Information Technology Department Apply by March 30, 2008
• Senior Office Manager, Operations Department Apply Immediately

Administrative Positions

• Associate (London Office), Women's Rights Division, Apply by June 3, 2008
• Associate (New York Office), Middle East and North Africa Division Apply by May 31, 2008
• Associate (Washington, D.C.), Arms Division Apply by May 30, 2008
• Grants Administrator (New York Office), Development and Outreach Department Apply Immediately

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