Associate, Advocacy (Fixed-Term)

FULL-TIME FIXED-TERM JOB VACANCY
Associate
Advocacy Department
Paris Office (Remote)
Application Deadline: 13 March 2022

Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking an Associate to conduct advocacy research for its Advocacy Department. This is a 4-month fixed-term position, with the possibility of extension based in the Paris office, reporting to the Chief Advocacy Officer. HRW anticipates that the successful candidate will begin this position in April 2022.

Due to Covid-19, many of our global offices are currently closed or operating in reduced capacities. The successful candidate may be required to work remotely until offices fully re-open. We recognize that this moment, during the pandemic, is a uniquely difficult time for most people, particularly those with caregiving responsibilities, and we aim to be as flexible and supportive as possible in both the recruitment for and onboarding of this position.

Areas of Responsibility:

1. Conduct background research to substantively or operationally support country or issue specific advocacy efforts by HRW, as identified by the Chief Advocacy Officer. This may involve technical, legal, historical, etc., research, relying mainly on online sources;
2. Maintain advocacy contact databases at the national and multilateral level;
3. Identify relevant advocacy targets and levers that can be activated to achieve the Advocacy division’s goals;
4. Provide day-to day research support to Advocacy Department staff, as appropriate, depending on the needs of the Department or current events;
5. Assist, as needed, with setting up advocacy meetings, note taking, letter writing and proofing, translating; and
6. Carry out other duties as may be required.

Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor’s-level degree in international studies, social science, political science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience, is required.

Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant work/research experience is required.

Related Skills and Knowledge:

1. Ability to find and extract relevant information from multiple sources and present it in a clear and logical manner is required. Experience doing online desk research [on human rights Issues] is advantageous.
2. Good analytical skills and the ability to solve problems creatively are required.
3. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously are required.
4. Ability to function as a member of a team with staff in multiple locations globally is required.
5. Ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
6. Great oral and written communications skills in English are required.
   Salary and Benefits: Human Rights Watch offers competitive domestic market salary and comprehensive employer-paid benefits.

Other: Applicants for this role must possess valid EU work authorization, Human Rights Watch is not able to sponsor work permits for this role.

Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds based anywhere to apply. Human Rights Watch does not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender identity and expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or criminal record. We welcome all kinds of diversity. Our employees include people who are parents and nonparents, the self-taught and university educated, and from a wide span of socio-economic backgrounds and perspectives on the world. Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer.

Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of influential governments and international institutions.