HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH Associate, Asia Salary in the United States

FIXED-TERM, PART-TIME JOB VACANCY
ASSOCIATE
Asia Division
Multiple Locations Considered
Application Deadline: June 6, 2021

Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking an Associate to provide administrative assistance to its Asia Division. This position is a six month fixed-term, part-time position at 20 hours per week (50% schedule).

The Asia Division is a part of the Program Department. The Program Department consists of regional and thematic divisions and oversees research, reporting and various other work. The Asia Division works to advance human rights in Asia and conducts a wide range of work, including investigation, report writing, advocacy and media work. The position may be based in New York, Washington DC, San Francisco, London, Tokyo, Sydney, or other HRW office locations.

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 initially or if local requirements mandate it. 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. Provide day-to day administrative support to Asia Division staff, such as scheduling, making travel arrangements, preparing for and taking minutes at meetings, creating and maintaining extensive filing and archiving systems, processing mail, and responding to requests for information;
2. Maintain communication among all staff locations, headquarters, and other HRW offices in order to ensure efficient support to the Asia Division;
3. Assist with proofreading, editing, formatting, coding, and distributing materials such as news releases, reports, tables, charts, briefing papers, op eds, publications and web content;
4. Coordinate and support the division’s advocacy work, including scheduling official meetings, managing subscriptions, and building and maintaining contact databases;
5. Assist with planning and executing roundtables and special events with visitors, NGOs, and government officials;
6. Record, track, and process divisional finances in a timely manner; and
7. Carry out other duties as required.

Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in international studies, social science, political science, Asian studies, or a related field is preferred.

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 are required.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required.
3. Strong interest in international human rights is required.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously are required.
5. Ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required.
6. 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 is required.
7. Proficiency in computer packages including MS Office applications is required.

Other: Applicants for this role must possess valid work authorization for the office in which they will be based.

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

How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by June 6, 2021 by visiting our online job portal at careers.hrw.org and attaching a letter of interest and resume or CV, 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, 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.

Human Rights Watch is strong because it is diverse. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds 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.