Organization: Human Rights Watch
Website:
HRW
Title: Executive Director, ECA Division
Location: Flexible - Europe
Compensation:
Not Listed
Description:
The Executive
Director of Human Rights Watch's Europe and Central Asia Division is
responsible for developing effective research, advocacy and
communications strategies for maximum impact on human rights in Europe
and the Central Asian region. S/he is responsible for setting priorities
and overseeing detailed research on human rights issues in the ECA
region including emergencies, the publication of analytical and credible
reports and other advocacy materials on those issues, and the use of
these materials to generate domestic and international pressure to curb
human rights violations. S/he represents the organization frequently
before the international media and advocates with high-level officials
from governments, UN, EU and other international and regional
organizations. S/he coordinates with key colleagues, both within HRW and
externally with allied organizations and NGOs. S/he manages staff based
in three continents, supports staff and office development and oversees
their security. The ECA Executive Director is also responsible for
fundraising, identifying and recruiting donors, and drafting funding
proposals. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership
skills and a depth and breadth of management and organizational skills,
including the demonstrated ability to lead a team of talented
professionals in multiple global locations. S/he will be based in one
of the organization's European offices in Moscow, Berlin, Brussels,
Paris or London, but other locations in Europe may be considered.
Frequent international travel required.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, creative, strategic
thinker with substantive, senior-level experience working on human
rights issues in the ECA region and will have the capacity to serve as
an effective advocate and activist. S/he will have excellent
leadership, management and organizational skills, including the
demonstrated ability to lead a team of talented professionals in
multiple global locations. S/he will be able to juggle multiple tasks
and work collegially in a demanding, diverse, and
fast-paced environment. S/he must have ease and demonstrated experience
speaking to the media and cultivating relationships with journalists.
S/he must be able to develop effective working relationships with
colleague organizations and with policymakers, including government
officials and representatives of international organizations. The ideal
candidate must have excellent oral and written communications skills in
English; fluency in Russian, German or French is highly desirable.
S/he must have keen political judgment, proven initiative and
follow-through, the ability to work quickly and well under pressure, and
a commitment to human rights. An advanced degree in law, international
relations, European or Central Asian studies, public policy, or a
related field is desired, as is familiarity with international human
rights law.
To Apply:
Email in a single submission: a letter of interest describing your
experience, your resume, names or letters of reference, salary
requirements and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) no
later than September 17, 2010 to program@hrw.org. Please use "Executive
Director, ECA Division Ref ECA-10-1049-A" as the subject of
your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It
is preferred that all materials be submitted via email.
If emailing is
not possible, send materials (please do not split a
submission between email and regular post) to:
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (Executive Director, ECA Division Ref
ECA-10-1049-A)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118-3299
Fax: (212) 736-1300
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Moscow Office Director
Organization: Human Rights Watch
Website: HRW
Title: Moscow Office Director
Location: Moscow, Russia
Salary: Not Listed
Description:
Reporting to the Europe and Central Asia division's Deputy Director, the Moscow Office Director: represents HRW in all aspects of our work in the region, develops strategies to curb human rights abuses in Russia, Belarus, and the Ukraine, monitors human rights in these countries, oversees compliance with Russian and internal administrative and financial requirements; and manages a small local staff. The director will work closely with HRW's Russia team.
The Moscow Office Director is HRW's spokesperson in the region and represents the organization before the international community, our partner organizations, and regional media. The Moscow Office Director investigates human rights developments in Russia, Belarus and the Ukraine in order to publicize and curtail human rights abuses through writing and advocacy. The Director also ensures the operational integrity of the Russia office. Responsibilities will include documenting human rights violations; writing and publicizing concise and accurate reports, briefing papers, news releases, op-eds and submissions to international bodies as needed; bringing human rights violations to the attention of governments in the region; advocating for the improvement of human rights in the region with target regional governments, the EU, the US government, the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and other multilateral bodies; working with local groups and activists including through coalition work and campaigns with local groups; expanding HRW's media presence in Russia; expanding contacts with government officials and human rights groups in the target countries, and international organizations based in the region; working with the HRW Operations team and local staff to ensure the security of our Russia office and compliance with local and internal regulations; overseeing other financial and administrative aspects of the Moscow office.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be scrupulously objective, able to investigate and report on abuses without prejudice or favor, and in contexts that are highly charged politically. The individual in this position must be able to respond quickly to crises or opportunities as they occur, producing written material in English under tight deadlines. The position combines elements of research, writing, advocacy, administration and management, and requires an individual who has solid judgment and initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent research and writing skills.
The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in international relations, related regional studies, journalism, law, or another related field; several years of human rights or related experience, in Russia and, ideally, in one or more of the target countries; fluent command of Russian and excellent writing and communications skills in English; and a demonstrated commitment to international human rights. Management experience is advantageous.
The Moscow Office Director will be based in Moscow, Russia, and should be prepared to travel extensively in the region and occasionally to the United States and Europe for consultations and advocacy.
To Apply:
(no calls or email inquiries, please) Email in a single submission: a letter of interest describing your experience, your resume, names or letters of reference, salary requirements, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) no later than March 1, 2010 to ecajobs@hrw.org. Please use "Moscow Director Ref ECA-10-1002-A" as the subject of your email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Researcher Search (Moscow Director Ref ECA-10-1002-A)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118-3299 USA
Fax: (212) 736-1300
Website: HRW
Title: Moscow Office Director
Location: Moscow, Russia
Salary: Not Listed
Description:
Reporting to the Europe and Central Asia division's Deputy Director, the Moscow Office Director: represents HRW in all aspects of our work in the region, develops strategies to curb human rights abuses in Russia, Belarus, and the Ukraine, monitors human rights in these countries, oversees compliance with Russian and internal administrative and financial requirements; and manages a small local staff. The director will work closely with HRW's Russia team.
The Moscow Office Director is HRW's spokesperson in the region and represents the organization before the international community, our partner organizations, and regional media. The Moscow Office Director investigates human rights developments in Russia, Belarus and the Ukraine in order to publicize and curtail human rights abuses through writing and advocacy. The Director also ensures the operational integrity of the Russia office. Responsibilities will include documenting human rights violations; writing and publicizing concise and accurate reports, briefing papers, news releases, op-eds and submissions to international bodies as needed; bringing human rights violations to the attention of governments in the region; advocating for the improvement of human rights in the region with target regional governments, the EU, the US government, the United Nations, the Council of Europe, and other multilateral bodies; working with local groups and activists including through coalition work and campaigns with local groups; expanding HRW's media presence in Russia; expanding contacts with government officials and human rights groups in the target countries, and international organizations based in the region; working with the HRW Operations team and local staff to ensure the security of our Russia office and compliance with local and internal regulations; overseeing other financial and administrative aspects of the Moscow office.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will be scrupulously objective, able to investigate and report on abuses without prejudice or favor, and in contexts that are highly charged politically. The individual in this position must be able to respond quickly to crises or opportunities as they occur, producing written material in English under tight deadlines. The position combines elements of research, writing, advocacy, administration and management, and requires an individual who has solid judgment and initiative, strong interpersonal skills, and excellent research and writing skills.
The ideal candidate should have an advanced degree in international relations, related regional studies, journalism, law, or another related field; several years of human rights or related experience, in Russia and, ideally, in one or more of the target countries; fluent command of Russian and excellent writing and communications skills in English; and a demonstrated commitment to international human rights. Management experience is advantageous.
The Moscow Office Director will be based in Moscow, Russia, and should be prepared to travel extensively in the region and occasionally to the United States and Europe for consultations and advocacy.
To Apply:
(no calls or email inquiries, please) Email in a single submission: a letter of interest describing your experience, your resume, names or letters of reference, salary requirements, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) no later than March 1, 2010 to ecajobs@hrw.org. Please use "Moscow Director Ref ECA-10-1002-A" as the subject of your email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Researcher Search (Moscow Director Ref ECA-10-1002-A)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118-3299 USA
Fax: (212) 736-1300
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Researcher on Uzbekistan
Organization: Human Rights Watch
Website: HRW
Title: Researcher on Uzbekistan
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Salary: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and generous employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
Description:
This Associate position, based in the Moscow office, will provide HRW's Moscow-based staff with logistical, administrative, and clerical assistance, including, but not limited to: maintaining extensive files, contact lists, and databases; maintaining communication among HRW's Moscow office and international offices; drafting and editing correspondence and other documents; retrieving and responding to requests for information; preparing, formatting and distributing documents such as press releases, reports, tables, charts, briefing papers, publications and web content; preparing for and taking minutes at meetings; arranging meetings; assisting with special events; assisting with hiring and training; assisting with travel arrangements and follow-up; assisting with research for HRW reports and other publications, and occasional translating; processing expenses and recording departmental finances; updating ECA's website to keep pace with events; photocopying filing, faxing, answering phones, and processing incoming mail.
This is a full-time opportunity for candidates with a strong interest in a future career in international human rights as it offers close supervision by HRW staff and the opportunity to gain valuable exposure to the work of an international human rights organization. The Associate may have the opportunity to assist HRW's Moscow staff with research and monitoring activities, including interacting with local and international organizations, Russian officials, and visiting foreign delegations; helping with the collection of evidence of human rights abuses, including taking complaints; attending and taking notes at trials; and other tasks as they may arise.This is a full-time appointment in HRW's Europe and Central Asia ("ECA") division, to be based in Tashkent. The Researcher will be responsible for developing and implementing research and advocacy agendas focusing on Uzbekistan.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in law, international relations, regional studies, journalism or a related field; several years of human rights experience, ideally with significant experience conducting on the ground research; and a demonstrated commitment to international human rights. Experience interacting with the media is highly desirable. HRW seeks applicants who can be based full-time at the organization's office in Tashkent. Candidates should be prepared to travel extensively in the region and occasionally to New York for consultations. Candidates should be fluent in Russian and have excellent oral and written English skills. Proficiency in Uzbek is desirable.
To Apply:
(no calls or email inquiries, please) by emailing in a single submission: a letter of interest describing your experience, your resume, names or letters of reference, salary requirements, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) to eca@hrw.org. Please use "Uzbekistan Researcher Ref ECA-09-1033-A" as the subject of your email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Researcher Search (Uzbekistan Researcher Ref ECA-09-1033-A)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118-3299 USA
Fax: (212) 736-1300
Website: HRW
Title: Researcher on Uzbekistan
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Salary: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and generous employer-paid benefits. HRW will pay reasonable relocation expenses and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
Description:
This Associate position, based in the Moscow office, will provide HRW's Moscow-based staff with logistical, administrative, and clerical assistance, including, but not limited to: maintaining extensive files, contact lists, and databases; maintaining communication among HRW's Moscow office and international offices; drafting and editing correspondence and other documents; retrieving and responding to requests for information; preparing, formatting and distributing documents such as press releases, reports, tables, charts, briefing papers, publications and web content; preparing for and taking minutes at meetings; arranging meetings; assisting with special events; assisting with hiring and training; assisting with travel arrangements and follow-up; assisting with research for HRW reports and other publications, and occasional translating; processing expenses and recording departmental finances; updating ECA's website to keep pace with events; photocopying filing, faxing, answering phones, and processing incoming mail.
This is a full-time opportunity for candidates with a strong interest in a future career in international human rights as it offers close supervision by HRW staff and the opportunity to gain valuable exposure to the work of an international human rights organization. The Associate may have the opportunity to assist HRW's Moscow staff with research and monitoring activities, including interacting with local and international organizations, Russian officials, and visiting foreign delegations; helping with the collection of evidence of human rights abuses, including taking complaints; attending and taking notes at trials; and other tasks as they may arise.This is a full-time appointment in HRW's Europe and Central Asia ("ECA") division, to be based in Tashkent. The Researcher will be responsible for developing and implementing research and advocacy agendas focusing on Uzbekistan.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Monitoring, investigating and documenting human rights abuses in Uzbekistan based on fact-finding field investigations as well as information gathered from other sources;
- Interviewing victims and witnesses to document human rights violations;
- Analyzing the compatibility of Uzbekistan's laws and policies with human rights law;
- Maintaining working relationships with local and regional human rights activists, journalists, diplomats and others;
- Developing local, regional and international advocacy strategies to generate pressure for improvements in practices in Uzbekistan;
- Working with local groups and activists, including through coalition work and campaigns with local groups;
- Expanding contacts with government officials and human rights groups in Uzbekistan, and international organizations, the diplomatic community and multilateral institutions based in the region;
- Developing media strategies to highlight human rights issues in Uzbekistan;
- Producing, in a concise, accurate and timely manner, a range of written documents including detailed reports, shorter briefing memos, press releases, op-eds and letters to officials;
- Responding promptly to queries from the press, the public and colleagues in the human rights community; and
- Other responsibilities as may be assigned.
The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in law, international relations, regional studies, journalism or a related field; several years of human rights experience, ideally with significant experience conducting on the ground research; and a demonstrated commitment to international human rights. Experience interacting with the media is highly desirable. HRW seeks applicants who can be based full-time at the organization's office in Tashkent. Candidates should be prepared to travel extensively in the region and occasionally to New York for consultations. Candidates should be fluent in Russian and have excellent oral and written English skills. Proficiency in Uzbek is desirable.
To Apply:
(no calls or email inquiries, please) by emailing in a single submission: a letter of interest describing your experience, your resume, names or letters of reference, salary requirements, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others) to eca@hrw.org. Please use "Uzbekistan Researcher Ref ECA-09-1033-A" as the subject of your email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Researcher Search (Uzbekistan Researcher Ref ECA-09-1033-A)
350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor
New York, NY 10118-3299 USA
Fax: (212) 736-1300
Associate - Moscow
Organization: Human Rights Watch
Website: HRW
Title: Associate - Moscow
Location: Moscow, Russia
Salary: Human Rights Watch offers excellent employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, disability and life insurance, an outstanding pension plan, and 20 days vacation per year.
Description:
This Associate position, based in the Moscow office, will provide HRW's Moscow-based staff with logistical, administrative, and clerical assistance, including, but not limited to: maintaining extensive files, contact lists, and databases; maintaining communication among HRW's Moscow office and international offices; drafting and editing correspondence and other documents; retrieving and responding to requests for information; preparing, formatting and distributing documents such as press releases, reports, tables, charts, briefing papers, publications and web content; preparing for and taking minutes at meetings; arranging meetings; assisting with special events; assisting with hiring and training; assisting with travel arrangements and follow-up; assisting with research for HRW reports and other publications, and occasional translating; processing expenses and recording departmental finances; updating ECA's website to keep pace with events; photocopying filing, faxing, answering phones, and processing incoming mail.
This is a full-time opportunity for candidates with a strong interest in a future career in international human rights as it offers close supervision by HRW staff and the opportunity to gain valuable exposure to the work of an international human rights organization. The Associate may have the opportunity to assist HRW's Moscow staff with research and monitoring activities, including interacting with local and international organizations, Russian officials, and visiting foreign delegations; helping with the collection of evidence of human rights abuses, including taking complaints; attending and taking notes at trials; and other tasks as they may arise.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be self-motivated, extremely well-organized, collegial, culturally sensitive, flexible and able to function under pressure and handle numerous tasks simultaneously. S/he must be able to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision, and work independently as well as function as a member of a team. Fluent oral and written English and Russian language skills are required. Strong interest in international human rights, as well as a degree in International Relations and/or relevant regional or thematic study or experience, is highly desirable. The candidate must have solid office/administration experience, demonstrated organizational skills, and excellent computer skills.
To Apply:
(no calls or email inquiries, please) by emailing in a single submission: a letter of interest describing your experience, your resume, names or letters of reference, salary requirements and a brief, unedited writing sample to eca@hrw.org. Please use "Associate, Moscow Office Ref ECA-09-1032-A" as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (Associate, Moscow Office Ref ECA-09-1032-A)
350 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10118-3299 USA
Fax: (212) 736-1300
Website: HRW
Title: Associate - Moscow
Location: Moscow, Russia
Salary: Human Rights Watch offers excellent employer-paid benefits, including medical, dental, disability and life insurance, an outstanding pension plan, and 20 days vacation per year.
Description:
This Associate position, based in the Moscow office, will provide HRW's Moscow-based staff with logistical, administrative, and clerical assistance, including, but not limited to: maintaining extensive files, contact lists, and databases; maintaining communication among HRW's Moscow office and international offices; drafting and editing correspondence and other documents; retrieving and responding to requests for information; preparing, formatting and distributing documents such as press releases, reports, tables, charts, briefing papers, publications and web content; preparing for and taking minutes at meetings; arranging meetings; assisting with special events; assisting with hiring and training; assisting with travel arrangements and follow-up; assisting with research for HRW reports and other publications, and occasional translating; processing expenses and recording departmental finances; updating ECA's website to keep pace with events; photocopying filing, faxing, answering phones, and processing incoming mail.
This is a full-time opportunity for candidates with a strong interest in a future career in international human rights as it offers close supervision by HRW staff and the opportunity to gain valuable exposure to the work of an international human rights organization. The Associate may have the opportunity to assist HRW's Moscow staff with research and monitoring activities, including interacting with local and international organizations, Russian officials, and visiting foreign delegations; helping with the collection of evidence of human rights abuses, including taking complaints; attending and taking notes at trials; and other tasks as they may arise.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be self-motivated, extremely well-organized, collegial, culturally sensitive, flexible and able to function under pressure and handle numerous tasks simultaneously. S/he must be able to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision, and work independently as well as function as a member of a team. Fluent oral and written English and Russian language skills are required. Strong interest in international human rights, as well as a degree in International Relations and/or relevant regional or thematic study or experience, is highly desirable. The candidate must have solid office/administration experience, demonstrated organizational skills, and excellent computer skills.
To Apply:
(no calls or email inquiries, please) by emailing in a single submission: a letter of interest describing your experience, your resume, names or letters of reference, salary requirements and a brief, unedited writing sample to eca@hrw.org. Please use "Associate, Moscow Office Ref ECA-09-1032-A" as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (Associate, Moscow Office Ref ECA-09-1032-A)
350 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10118-3299 USA
Fax: (212) 736-1300
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