Associate, Development and Outreach

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY

ASSOCIATE

Development and Outreach Department

Stockholm office

Application Deadline: 12 December 2022

The Development and Outreach Department of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking an Associate in the Stockholm office. The Stockholm office serves as an important base for HRW’s activities in Sweden. This position focuses on providing support in development, communication and outreach in Sweden. This position is full time starting in 2023 and reports to the Stockholm City Director.

Due to COVID-19, many of our global offices are operating in reduced capacities. The successful candidate may be required to work remotely temporarily, but may be expected to work from the Stockholm office. 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.

Responsibilities:

1. Support the planning and implementation of all HRW activities and events in Sweden, both online and off-line, including but not limited to the annual Stockholm Voices for Justice event, as well as evaluation of designated events to identify best practices and lessons learned;

2. Support and assist in the creation of development materials, newsletters, e-mailings, invitations, web content, and event-related mailings;

3. Maintain and help grow the Swedish HRW accounts on social media, primarily Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook, as needed;

4. Provide development and fundraising support by prospect research, tracking gifts and donor databases by updating records and information, ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of the data, and performing revenue reconciliation;

5. Liaise with HRW Next Generation network, and develop, support and expand the network as appropriate;

6. Assist with recruiting, onboarding, providing guidance to, and coordinating interns and recruiting divisional staff as needed; and

7. Carry out other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in law, human rights, communication, international relations, social science, or a related field is required.

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

Related Skills and Knowledge:

1. Prior office/administration experience and strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail are required.

2. Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple locations globally are required.

3. Ability to work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple locations is required.

4. Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, including donors are required.

5. Proficiency in computer programs including MS Office applications is required; experience with Salesforce or other customer relationship management system (CRM)/donor database software is desirable.

6. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Swedish are required.

7. Ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required.

8. Strong analytical skills and ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously are required.

9. Strong interest in human rights is required.

Other: Applicants for this position must possess valid EU work authorization.

Salary and Benefits: Human Rights Watch offers competitive salary and comprehensive employer- paid benefits.

***How to Apply:***Please apply immediately or by 12 December 2022 by visiting our online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org/ and attaching a cover letter and resume, preferably as PDF files.Only complete applications will be reviewed, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, or if you require a disability-related accommodation to submit your application, please email [email protected]. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered

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