Researcher, Women's Rights
Company: Global Jobs
Location: New York
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
The Women's Right Division of Human Rights Watch ("HRW") is
seeking short term support for its work on women's rights in
Africa. The person in this position will help support work on
gender-based violence, including sexual violence in conflict, and
girls' access to education, and will help the Women's Rights
Division to develop and implement advocacy activities, design new
research, and review work by other divisions within HRW.--This is a
full-time, fixed-term position for six (6) months, with the
possibility of extension. The Researcher will preferably be based
in Africa.-- Due to COVID-19, many of our global offices are
currently closed or operating in reduced capacities. The successful
candidate will be required to work remotely. 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. Research, monitor and document human rights abuses by collecting
and analyzing information from a wide variety of sources including
survivors, victims, companies, experts, activists, governments,
local media, NGOs, and others ; 2. Write and publicize reports,
briefing papers, letters, news releases, op-eds, and submissions to
international bodies based on the findings; collect supporting
documents and materials such as photographs and videos; 3. Assist
in the development and implementation of local, regional, and
international strategies to change abusive laws, policies, and
practices; 4. Respond promptly to queries from the media, public,
and colleagues in the human rights community and take initiative to
project concerns in public debate; 5. Place abuses within the
broader political, social and economic contexts and present human
rights concerns to companies, government officials, opinion
leaders, inter-governmental agencies, international bodies, and the
media; 6. Assist the Executive Director of the Women's Rights
Division and HRW's Development and Outreach Department in
conducting fundraising; 7. Work closely with non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) and local human rights organizations and
activists to ensure that HRW's work complements and enhances their
own work; 8. Liaise effectively with HRW staff located in multiple
locations throughout the world to ensure effective coordination and
delivery of activities; 9. Be prepared and willing to work flexible
hours to accommodate developing and urgent events; 10. Travel
domestically and internationally, as required, to conduct
fact-finding missions and advocacy; 11. Deliver outputs in a timely
manner and be consistent with the agreed strategy and priorities of
the Women's Rights Division; and 12. Carry out any other duties as
required. Qualifications Education: An advanced (graduate) degree
in women's studies, international relations, journalism, law,
social sciences, or related studies is required. Candidates with
equivalent experience or training and a passion for human rights
work are encouraged to apply. Experience: Minimum three years of
relevant experience working on women's rights in Africa is
required.-- Related Skills and Knowledge: 1. Ability to identify,
research, analyze and effectively communicate important human
rights developments in the area of specialty is required. 2.
Ability and sensitivity to conduct interviews with a wide range of
people, including victims and witnesses are required. 3. Ability to
efficiently distil information about women's rights in Africa so as
to focus time and effort on issues of greatest importance or issues
that are most capable of being influenced is required. 4. Ability
to identify and advise the Executive Director of the Women's Rights
Division in developing and implementing advocacy strategies in
order to seize advocacy opportunities is required. 5. Knowledge of
and experience working in international human rights and
familiarity with international human rights law is required. 6.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are
required; proficiency in another language is desirable and
proficiency in French is highly desirable. 7. Strong initiative and
follow-through, the capacity to think creatively and strategically,
excellent writing and editing skills, and a dynamic public speaking
ability are required. 8. Strong interpersonal skills in order to
work collaboratively within HRW, as well as with external partners,
are required. 9. Ability to multi-task effectively, including
having good planning and organizing skills and ability to work
under pressure are required. 10. Ability to make sound decisions
consistent with functions is required. 11. Demonstrated ability to
think strategically about the global and local media environments
and how to use the media and electronic media to further advocacy
goals is desirable. Other: Applicants must possess work
authorization for the location in which they seek to work,
immigration assistance will not be provided for this position.--
Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers
competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits. Application
instructions Please be sure to indicate that you saw this position
on Globaljobs.org Over 3000 NGOs, Think Tanks, Governments, and
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