[International Legal Jobs] Associate, Technology and Human Rights, Human Rights Watch

Post: Technology and Human Rights Division

Application Deadline: 11 December 2022

About Human Rights Watch:

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.

About the Job at Human Rights Watch:

The newly created Technology and Human Rights Division is seeking an Associate to provide administrative support to an 11-person team.

The division focuses on two areas of work: a) investigating and advocating against the role of technology in human rights abuses globally and b) using technology to research and expose human rights abuses.

The Associate will provide a range of administrative and project management support to the division’s staff who are based in multiple locations and facilitate the production of research and advocacy products. Knowledge of the main human rights issues related to technology is helpful but not required. We are looking for someone with strong organizational and communication skills, an ability to prioritize, and comfort to work in a dynamic and globally dispersed team.

This full-time position will ideally be based in one of our European offices (Amsterdam, Brussels, Berlin, London), and reports to the director of the division.

Qualifications:

We are eager to hear from candidates who can perform the essential functions of this role even if they do not meet all of our desired qualifications – particularly if they are from backgrounds underrepresented in the NGO or tech sectors.

Education: A bachelor’s degree, equivalent training, or equivalent relevant administrative experience is required. Those with a passion for human rights work are encouraged to apply.

Experience: A minimum of one year of full-time relevant work experience is required. Previous work, internship, or volunteer experience in administrative functions is advantageous.

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

How to Apply:Please apply by 11 December 2022 by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a cover letter and CV/resume preferably as PDF files. No calls or email inquiries, please. 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 recruitment@hrw.org. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.

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