FIXED-TERM, FULL-TIME JOB VACANCY
AUSTRALIA RESEARCHER
Asia Division
Sydney Office preferred
Application Deadline: 27 February 2020
The Asia Division of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking a Researcher who will focus on improving human rights in Australia. 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. This is a one-year, fixed-term position with the strong possibility of extension, dependent on funding. The Researcher will preferably be based in Sydney and will report to the Australia Director, based in Sydney.
The successful applicant must be flexible and able to respond quickly to crises and conflicts as they may occur, in coordination with other Asia Division staff. The Researcher must have strong research and documentation skills and be capable of producing excellent written material under tight deadlines. A background in working on human rights concerns in Australia is required. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English are essential. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, well-organized, able to work quickly and well under pressure both independently and as a member of a team, and demonstrate a commitment to international human rights.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: An advanced (graduate) degree in international relations, journalism, law, social sciences, or related studies is preferred.
Experience: Minimum three years of relevant experience in human rights research is required.
Related Skills and Knowledge
SALARY AND BENEFITS: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. HRW offers a relocation assistance package and will assist employees in obtaining necessary work authorization, if required; citizens of all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY: Please apply immediately or by 27 February 2020 by visiting our online job portal at https://www.hrw.org/careers and attaching a letter of interest, resume or CV, and a brief writing sample (unedited by others), 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. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from migrant 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.
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