Associate, Communications and International Justice

FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
ASSOCIATE
Communications Division & International Justice Program
Brussels Office
Application Deadline: 3 January 2021

The Communications Division and International Justice Program (“IJP”) of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) are seeking a highly motivated candidate to provide administrative support to the two teams. This position is based in Brussels and is full-time at 38 hours per week.

Due to COVID-19, many of our offices are either closed or open in a reduced capacity. The successful candidate will be expected to work remotely until offices can safely re-open.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide administrative support including scheduling, preparing for and taking minutes at meetings, responding to inquiries, recording and processing divisional finances, and making travel arrangements;
2. Proofread, format, and distribute materials; Assist with coordinating the review, production, and distribution of reports, news releases, letters, charts, briefing papers, op-eds, other publications, and web content;
3. Handle requests from the media and members of the public, monitor and maintain the inbox for the Human Rights Watch press desk;
4. Maintain communication among HRW offices, global staff, and external partners;
5. Create and maintain extensive contact databases and filing and archiving systems while ;
6. Compile and analyze media coverage of reports, events, and the organization as a whole, write briefing documents for researchers and directors;
7. Assist with promoting content on social media, maintaining webpages, and sourcing multimedia materials;
8. Assist with the preparation of HRW’s “Daily Brief”;
9. Monitor proceedings before the International Criminal Court;
10. Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, and mentoring of interns and liaising with universities for partnerships;
11. Assist with organizing events including press conferences and seminars, including Human Rights Watch’s annual World Report;
12. Assist with some research tasks and provide support to associated multimedia projects when necessary; and
13. Carry out other duties as required.

Qualifications:
Education: A bachelor’s degree in communications, social sciences, international relations, or related studies is required. Coursework in international human rights, international justice, or the European Union is desirable.
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. Creativity, initiative, follow-through, ability to work independently, and excellent organizational skills are required.
3. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and French are required; fluency in other European languages is highly desirable, particularly Italian or Polish.
4. The ability to work well under pressure and to manage multiple priorities while working effectively toward deadlines is required.
5. Strong interpersonal skills in order to work collaboratively within Human Rights Watch as well as with external partners are required.
6. Ability to make sound decisions consistent with functions is required.
7. Proficiency in computer programs including MS Office applications is required.
8. Demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues and the capacity to master and represent the mission and programs of Human Rights Watch are highly desirable.

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

Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers comprehensive compensation and benefits.

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 ability, 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.